Customer Reviews for ZWILLING - Four Star 5.5-inch Prep Knife - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Unique knife for every little job
on May 3, 2020
Posted by: kammya108
Frequency of use:Daily
I have never seen a knife like this before! I love using this prep knife instead of a paring knife because it gives me knuckle clearance when I'm cutting. I also love how comfortable this handle is and the curve at the end makes for a really good grip while cutting.
This knife is perfect for quick jobs in the kitchen. Its made from German Special Formula Steel, also forged from one piece of steel so durable for a lifetime. Its also ice hardened so blade will stay sharper for a longer period of time. The handle is comfortable and lightweight, a nice option compared to other heavy handle knives.
When you don't need that big Chefs knife, this is the best go to I have ever used. The knife is a great knife for prep chopping because of the knuckle clearance, the flatness of the blade and the deeper width than a classic paring knife. When you are chopping it's easy to turn upside down and use the back of the blade to scoop the food like you tend to do with chef knives but cannot do with parers or utilities.
Four Star is made in Germany, forged from high carbon German steel and is guaranteed to last a lifetime just like the Pro knife. Its fine edge is razor sharp and will have amazing edge retention. The molded handle is the perfect solution for someone who prefers a lighter knife but doesn't want to sacrifice quality.
The prep knife is newer knife on the scene. It's kind of a cross between a parer, utility and a small chef knife. It can handle lots of small tasks, like potatoes and apples, but is still large enough to take on an onion, celery or even cutting up chicken. I've found it to be quite handy on a meat and cheese board.
This prep knife is excellent for multiple cutting tasks. It's small enough to use for apples and potatoes yet large and sharp enough to use for onions dicing and cubing meat. It has a curved tip for a rocking motion. The steel is super sharp and remains that way use after use. It only needs to be sharpened once per year with normal use. You will like the way the Four Star handle feels in your hand it has a light yet balanced non slip feel and the slight drop on the end keeps the knife in place as you slice.
The prep knife is one of my fav knives to use as it will do just about any task. The Four Star series is a best-seller and I can see why! This is my go-to knife and stays sharp, is durable, with a comfortable handle. This is a must-have for every kitchen!