Henckels Four Star High Carbon Stainless Steel CHEF'S Knife

Pros: forged, great weight, balance, and blade sharpness - the perfect tool
Cons: too heavy for some, not the sharpest on the market, pretty expensive

This is a great knife, a real workhorse of the kitchen. It feels and looks typically German. The knife is so heavy I often use it where a cleaver would normally be called for. The blade is curved properly for high speed chopping. The blade is wide, ...

Pros: Feels Good in your Hand
Cons: Pricey

This knife is a must have whether you are a novice or pro in the kitchen. It feels really good in your hand, thus not causing fatigue when kitchen chores demand you use them for long periods of time. The feel is only second to it's versatilely in the kitchen. I can use this knife for almost any chore and it gets the job done and done well. I can accomplish more in the kitchen with less time thanks to great kitchen tools such as henckels knifes. This knife is really sharp and this makes the task of cutting and chopping as easy as it can get. I only have one chef's knife and several of henckels utility knifes. Since I only have one chef's knife, I am constantly washing this knife to use it for another project rather than switch to the utility knife. Those knifes are usefull for certain tasks, but for most chores I prefer the chef's knife for the job.