I love this knife. It's hard to believe I've gone this long without it! Lol! The balance and heft are good and the grip is not slippery. It makes food prep so much easier.
I lost my last chef's knife in my divorce (it was a wedding present 17 years ago, so its probably appropriate), and bought a non-Zwilling knife to replace it. That knife ended up in the garbage because it would not hold an edge, and I had to get another Zwilling knife. Other than smaller paring knives (that are also Zwilling), this is the only knife I use. I will not have a kitchen without one.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great chef's knife! I'm not new to cooking, but recently decided to step up my game in the kitchen and so this is my first proper chef's knife. I was intimidated at first by its size, but it's pretty comfortable to hold and I really love it! Great for tougher veggies like potatoes, and more delicate foods as well. The handle is pretty thick and easy to hold -- this is a very individual thing, of course, so it might be helpful to hold one in person before buying. This is probably best for those with medium to large hands.