Customer Reviews for ZWILLING - Four Star 5.5-inch Prep Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Always wanted one of these
on September 18, 2020
Posted by: Jeremy W
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received this knife as a gift. Absolutely love it! Very high quality knife. I’m hoping to add more just like it!
This is the best knife I never knew I needed. Its bigger than my pairing knife and the offset handle allows for easy work on the cutting board. I use it for all my prep and smaller jobs that dont warrant pulling out my full size chefs knife. The Four Star line is a classic. The handle material is very comfortable to hold and the texture gives a great grip. The forged German steel and construction are a sign of true quality. The blade is razor sharp, stays that way for a long time and is very easy to maintain. This knife is a must have.
My favorite knife! This knife came in a set I have and my sister was always talking about how much she liked it, so I bought one for her and a spare for me.
I bought this knife because I live alone, and love to cook. I cook daily because I'm not one for leftovers! I need a knife that can cut, slice, dice and mince and this does the trick. The prep knife handles all the jobs a chef knife is used for, but is much smaller and much easier on the budget. The knife is well balanced and has a bolster which adds some weight and comfort. The German steel is top of the line and stays sharp much longer than my previous knives. This knife has become an invaluable tool for me, and am so pleased with it's performance.
This is a relatively new shape that is rapidly becoming everyone's favorite. Most of the time, we just don't need a big knife to handle the simple tasks of making a salad or a sandwich. Enter the 55.5-inch prep knife. It is lightweight, easy to maneuver like a paring knife but with enough width and length to slice a tomato or an onion. And because it is a Four Star, it is razor sharp, will hold the edge for a long while and it will last for years and years.
There’s a reason the Four Star line has been a part of Zwilling’s lineup forever. It was designed with professionals in mind, so the focus was on safety, comfort and durability. The ‘grippy’ polypropylene handle is proportionate to the blade and the work - therefore no excess weight. The blade steel and method of construction is proprietary and at the forefront of technology. The blade can both take a beating and hold an edge, ideal for daily use and hard work.
Although dishwasher safe, all knives perform and look better if they are hand washed. I’ve had a Four Star in my collection for decades. And it still comes out for certain jobs. I expect it will be there for a while longer.
Love the balance on this forged, prep knife. Broad blade makes it even more useful. Zwilling's best, no-stain, durable steel. Stays sharp for a long time.