Crystal - CL-926 Stainless Steel Chef's Knife, Brown

Cant have a better one at this price. Balanced at the hilt, good for pinch grip( supposed to be used like that). Came very sharp, leave the paper test it can easily shave your hairs. Thick, good weight and the "tang", is the assurance that steel is good, forged and hardened.One suggestion though, for those who are new to big chef knives, please learn to use chef knives and a sharp knife with correct technique is great to work and safer than a blunt knife, but incorrect technique may result in serious injury.

very good sturdy construction... good steel... better than solimopass the paper cutting test.. forged 8 inch chef knife with bolster price around Rs.969 good weight balancethe knife is manufactured in India.. sharp cuts tomato. Also hard veg like cabbage carrot potato.using a honing rod before use so staying sharp... will update after month usage..(solimo chef knife is very hard to sharp it doesn't hold edge for long)

The knife is a standard German-style chef knife (fairly wide blade, curved edge, works well with a rocking motion). The steel is fairly hard and as a result, brittle. With the use of a whetstone every now and then, it would be easy to maintain the sharpness of the knife. It takes some effort to sharpen as its made of relatively hard steel, but it should hold its edge for longer.The knife is fairly heavy as well, with a solid build. It should handle some degree of rough use as it has a thick spine. The knife balances at the bolster, meaning it would balance perfectly in the standard grip, with the index and thumb at the bolster.The product came with chipped edges in the plastic package. It still works well enough, but you may want to observe the knife carefully for micro-corrosion on the edge.EDIT: I've since bought the paring knife as well. And it shares the same build quality as the Chefs knife. Would recommend this range. After two years and occasional sharpening on the whetstone - it's still fantastic.

Worth it and good build

This review is for the Crystal CL 926 Chef's knife with a blade length of 200 mm or 7.9 inch.This is a huge and heavy knife suitable for large hands. This is a full tang knife. Looks very sturdy with hard steel of HRC 57 hardness. A very western type choil.How to sharpen : Use 1000 Grit whetstone for sharpening and 3000-6000 for honing. Also use the back of a leather belt for honing.Bevel : 15°How to Hold : The centre point is on the bolster. Use a pinch grip to hold the knife. I.e, pinch with index and thumb above the bolster and remaining fingers below the bolster. This ensures full control of the knife. See the pics for understanding a pinch grip. Suitable for both right and left handers.Needs care. Never use scrubber. Always clean with mild detergent after use. Clean in running water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Wrong discription it's a meat knife and not a vegetable chopping knife

Image is totally misleading. Its not a serrated knife. I was looking for a good serrated knife but had to return it. Knife is very well built though. Amazon as usual provided smooth returns..

Very sharp and well built product. Works excellent in kitchen for chopping and cutting.