Customer reviews from HENCKELS
Henckels - Compass Damascus 8-inch Chef's Knife - Black
Average customer rating
4.8 out of 5
4.8
(8 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 8 reviews
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86%of customers recommend this product. 
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6 out of 7
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Customer Reviews for Henckels - Compass Damascus 8-inch Chef's Knife - Black
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Fantastic Knife
on August 30, 2026
Posted by: Will
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a professional chef this knife is very nice. Balanced really well between blade and handle, and looks very pretty as well. It’s heavy enough that it doesn’t feel flimsy or brittle, and also light enough that it doesn’t feel like a burden to use everyday. It’s super sharp so theres no issues on that front, and I’m a fan of the darkness of the blade so I can clearly see how the blade is holding up. 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Super sharp
on June 27, 2026
Posted by: Don 62
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have not had a real knife until I purchased the Demascus 8” It’s is super sharp and easy to handle. I can cut through large melons like butter. I love this knife! It has great precision, I can slice meat into wafer thin slices. Perfect knife for everything.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting HENCKELS
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Best knife east of the Mississippi…
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Felix
from West Harrison NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
Fantastic in every way. Weight, sharpness and looks make for home professional feel.
Written by a customer while visiting HENCKELS
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
fav knife
on January 3, 2026
Posted by: donny
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best christmas gift i got all year. It cuts like butter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting HENCKELS
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Quality knives!
on December 26, 2025
Posted by: Ken M
from Virginia
Verified Purchase:Yes
Quality knife with a beautiful Damascus pattern. Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Very sharp
on December 23, 2025
Posted by: Kheo91
from Edwardsville, IL
This knife is super sharp, I have cut many vegetables and deconstructed a chicken in the first week so far. This knife made quick work of that task. So far so great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting HENCKELS
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Chef knife
on December 10, 2025
Posted by: Kelly
from California
Verified Purchase:Yes
Haven't used it yet. Not really impressed by it. Wasn't what I expected a Damascus to look like.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Greatest knives on earth
on September 3, 2025
Posted by: Theodore Krinklekorn
I love these knives, I have purchased all of them separately. They stay sharp forever when properly cared for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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