I have owned the Four Star knives 43+ yrs. I came across this knife via email and had to look. I was attracted to the style, ergonomic design-and price. Well packaged and presented. The knife has good weight to it but no too much as to compromise balance. Although the blade doesn’t have the thickness of my 40 yr old ones, I am hopeful this German made knife will stand up to Zwilling standards of quality. It will get plenty of use and abuse in my home and I look forward to trying it out further.
Overall a very good knife. It's stays sharp, cuts well, has a nice balance & feels good in the hand. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's very light. A little more weight would help it slice nicer.
Beautiful knife! I use it for fruit and vegetables because of the sharper angle, it slices through the skin of fruit like butter. No snagging or ripping of tomatoes, just perfect slices. I've only had this knife about a month, but it's become my go-to for meal prep!
The knife features a sturdy handle design, with a bolster that ensures a secure grip and good balance. It is easy to maintain—requiring none of the complex care needed for Japanese knives—and is simple to resharpen.
I bought the Bunka as a test before buying additional knives. It was such a good value I figured it would be par at best but love the size and maneuverability. Its the mini-me of a chef knife. And its soooo sharp so be careful--