Zuma Black Forged 8.25" Chef's Knife

Knife spine is thicker than any other Japanese knife ive handled, but that makes it feel stronger than them as well... I may explore the bunka to have the set!

Second Zuma

I am so impressed by the Zuma line!! Great performance and quality!! Great job C&M!!

Zuma Black Forged 8.25" Chef's Knife

The knife is attractive and sharp right out of the box. From an investment point it is a great value. I have found that after a little use, mostly dicing onions, peppers, chives, and shallots, the tip third of the blade starts to curve up just a little sooner than I like. Very slight wedging experienced while doing a dice carrot and potato. For me, it is not the most comfortable rock chopper. I will keep the knife and continue to get the feel for it, but I am realizing that I am a much bigger fan of a more western-style knife geometry without an octagonal shape handle. Again, it is a very nice...just not going to be my go-to daily driver workhorse.