I enjoy using quality products.
This knife is no exception, The quality of the blade is impressive. By comparison to my 4-star bread knife that it replaced, it is hands down much better. From my first cut I could feel and see the enhanced performance over traditional serrated edge.
The 9" length is also much better than my 8". serrated knife, amazing difference what that 1" means when you have the double serrated edge.
Balance is good, and the handle is also an excellent fit for my hand. Very comfortable to hold and slice with.
I bought this bread knife because:
1) The sale, 20% off, price was attractive enough for me to consider giving this brand of knife a test run;
2) I cut a lot of bread, sour dough especially, so a bread knife made sense for my testing. This passes with flying colors, not only its cutting abilities but the comfort and feel of the knife is what really sold me on the brand and style.
3) Attractive too, yes, however comfort of using is most important, this is above my expectation.
4) And above all, As a student of culinary arts, I prefer working with the best equipment I can afford,, within reason. This week I start an extensive baking, artisan breads, class, so I wanted to enhance my learning experience with what I now! consider the best serrated Knife I can ask for. It really makes the class that much more enjoyable working with quality equipment..
If I had a negatives, it would be that I can't afford a full set of the Wusthof Classic Ikon Creme, not yet! anyway. And! unfortunately, those better companies don't discount to Student of culinary arts.
Because of my experience with this knife, I'll keep watching to get a 9" chef's knife and 3.5" parring knife on sale, For now those, and other knifes, are going to have to be on my wish list. Never know when I may see those too on sale though.
