The Four Star is a classic, and I love the 7" blade. Priced right, lighter and easier to handle. One piece construction, is durable and has a fully forged bolster which protects your fingers, adding heft as well as balance. The special formula steel is 57 on the Rockwell, which helps to keep the knife nice and sharp. The 15 degree angle is similar to the angle sharper Japanese knives have, and also contribute to the excellent performance. Love the molded handle free from rivets, extremely comfortable and dishwasher safe. Lots of good reasons to select this knife!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had a few knives that I just took from my family or got free from random other purchases (e.g. cutting boards before). This one is compeltely different. cuts like BUTTER. I've been using a family member's 8-inch chef knife they havent sharpened for a while, and when i moved to a new apartment i picked up this 7-inch. Super sharp right out of the box and has destroyed (in the best way) everything ive chopped. Cant wait to keep using it, and see it keeps its edge!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Knife was an upgrade from my old one. The blade was noticeably thicker compared to my cheaper knives. Came very sharp and easy to maintain. Was so satisfied that we're beginning to build a set of zwilling knives.
If the 8-inch is too big and the 6-inch is too small, then this knife will be 'juuuussstt' right. It's a ideal size if you've been trying to decide what length to get. It is like a 7-inch santoku and has all the usability of that knife (and it does almost everything in the kitchen), plus it has the shape and the arc of a Western style knife that goes so well with chopping with a rocking motion. (Another knife to consider is a the Four Star 7-inch rocking santoku.) Whichever way you go, get off the fence and get cooking. You will be thrilled with the quality of the Four Star.
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 stilllooks almost new.
The Four Star line of cutlery offers the same high quality high carbon steel that our other Forged knives offer, but with slightly less weight due to the handle design. The moulded shape fits comfortably in your hand and a moulded handle is often preferred in professional kitchens as there is less opportunity for abrasion and fatigue.