Zwilling Twin Cermax M66 8" Chef's Knife

This knife is ZDP-189. It can discolor if not wiped down and don’t tweak it on the cutting board. It can chip because the steel is so hard. Having said that, OOTB it is extremely sharp and has nice balance. If taken care of, it will stay sharp for quite a while. It also feels very comfortable in your hand when you’re using it.

Nice blade profile, great steel and handle that feels nimble and sturdy in hand

I am conscientious about use and care - I have a Wusthoff chef's knife I use for more forceful cutting chores, including meat with bones, partially frozen items etc. But for precision slicing, chopping etc., this knife is unsurpassed. Even slicing or chopping onions is a different experience - far less eye irritation, since cell walls are cut, not smashed or ruptured. Far less spray. Skins on peppers cut as easily as the walls, strings on celery are completely severed - it makes preparation chores quick and easy. Excellent edge retention.

Fits the bill on both utility and aesthetics...durable

This is Henckels “poor man’s” version of their Twin Cermax MD67 8” Damascus Chef’s Knife at half the price and close to 100% of the performance, sheer quality and esthetics - a steal of a steel!