This is a lovely knife. It's light, durable, strong, sharp. I've only used it for about a month, but it's quickly becoming a favorite in my knife rotation.
The knife was very sharp but for a knife marketed as dishwasher safe I didn't expect it to be rusting after two cycles.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, March 4, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the knife performed well in terms of sharpness, but we’re very sorry to learn about the rusting after dishwasher use. While some of our knives are labeled dishwasher safe, we generally recommend hand washing and drying promptly after use to help preserve the blade’s finish and prevent moisture-related discoloration. High heat, prolonged moisture exposure, and certain detergents used in dishwashers can sometimes contribute to spotting or surface rust. If the rusting persists or appears significant, we encourage you to reach out to us at hello@zwillingus.com with a few photos so our team can review the issue and assist further. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
I love Zwilling Knives. I have the Professional S series and love them. This Four Star knife was received as a promotion through Hello Fresh. I gave this knife to my Grandson, who is in the culinary program at his high school. He said that he likes it. Now he can leave my knives alone.
Blade not finished during manufacturing process. The edge was never ground fully.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, March 4, 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear about this experience. The Zwilling Four Star 8-inch Chef’s Knife is inspected to meet strict quality standards, and the blade edge should be fully finished and sharpened prior to leaving our facility. What you’re describing is not typical. We would very much like the opportunity to review this further. Please reach out to our Customer Service team at hello@zwillingus.com with your photos and proof of purchase, and we’ll be happy to assist with the appropriate next steps. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and look forward to helping resolve it promptly.