These are Great knives. I have a few that were wedding gifts. Excellent sharp knives that can cut anything from cauliflower to winter squashes with relative ease.
I wanted a 7" chef's knife, the problem is the handle - it is substantially smaller than the 8" chef's or the 7" rocking santoku. Had to return it AND pay the return postage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, November 19, 2024
Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience as it’s never our intention to deceive our consumers. As stated, our Pro Slim knives feature a medium sized handle, a blade profile that is 9% smaller, and a weight that is 24% lighter than our original Pro knives. They are perfect for smaller hands. And the lighter weight provides increased nimbleness and comfort. If you have any questions, please reach out to our consumer relations team directly by email at hello@zwillingus.com they will be able to assist you.
Just got this new knife and absolutely love it! Was able to cut carrots, tomatoes and even paper towel so easily. The blade is super sharp and the knife is comfortable to hold. The additional weight of the knife makes it so much easier to cut as well! Worth every penny.
Response from Zwilling.comBy Consumer Relations, August 20, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback. We appreciate that you took the time to write to us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our consumer relations team directly by email at hello@zwillingus.com Happy Cooking!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Feels heavy/expensive and looks beautiful. Very sharp and I’m excited to try this beauty and improve my chopping experience.
I love the Zwilling Pro line of knives. I’ve owned the 7” Hollow Edge Santoku for 9 years. The bolster is incredibly comfortable and the knives stay sharp for ages.
I’ve wanted to add to my collection for some time. I’ve tried the full size 8” chefs knife before and it felt awkward. The santoku has felt right but I’ve always wanted something that rocked more easily and was more in the vein of a traditional chef’s knife shape.
This Slim chefs knife caught my eye as it was on sale. The description of a smaller handle “for smaller hands” worries me, though. I’m 6’2” and certainly don’t have “smaller hands.” Upon receiving the knife, the handle is somewhat smaller than my santoku, but not by a lot. The handle doesn’t feel small, but it does feel much easier to wield. The knife feels very nimble and quick. I prepped an entire Christmas dinner using just the one knife last night, from mincing herbs and garlic to prepping root vegetables and slicing tenderloin. I was happily surprised at a lack of fatigue in my knife hand after all was said and done.
I’m very happy with this knife. I highly recommend it.