I had always used western style chefs knives, but have been experimenting with this vegetable cleaver style as my kitchen workhorse.
First one I got was a classic Dexter stainless steel knife (Dexter Russell 5178 Traditional Wood Handle 8" Chinese Chef's Knife). I found it to be too heavy for comfortable use (I am 5'11'' , 200lbs, with big hands). Came dull and with an irregular curve to the edge. Even after I had it professionally sharpened and re-profiled it didn't keep the edge for long. Seems like relatively cheap steel.
Next, I picked up an unbranded carbon steel Chinese Chef's Knife from a second hand store which had a similar handle but was lighter and better balanced. After some rust removal and professional sharpening, it was EXTREMELY sharp and kept the edge well. I knew to be mindful of not putting it away wet or using it with acidic foods, but it would start to rust AS I was using it! TOO MUCH HASSLE, as if I don't have enough things to worry about!
This knife was my third purchase and was a nice middle ground. Good balance and weight, comfortable handle (while I prefer the look of the traditional round style, this looks pretty good too IMO), comes sharp and after professional sharpening is not quite as sharp as the carbon steel but still very good. No rust.
My only complaint is that the spine of the knife is not rounded, and can become uncomfortable when cutting for a long time. I used some medium grit sandpaper to dull the corners of the spine and it is very comfortable now.
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HIGH-QUALITY STAINLESS STEELFabricated from special formula high carbon German stainless steel |
LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONGSingle-piece stamped blade for a lighter weight knife without sacrificing strength |
RESILIENT BLADE FOR PRECISE CUTTINGPrecision-honed, ice-hardened FRIODUR blade stays sharper, longer |
EASY CLEAN UPDishwasher safe; hand washing recommended |
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| Uses | For cleaning, peeling, slicing, and other detailed tasks | Slice foods with a hard exterior and soft interior | Asian-style knife for dicing, slicing, and mincing | Chop larger vegetables and leafy greens | Cleanly slice through crusty loaves of bread | All-rounder knife for all cutting tasks |
| Blade Material | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness |
| Care | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended |
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| Number of Pieces | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Includes | 4 - 4.5-in Steak Knives | 4-in paring Knife, 8-in chef's Knife | 5-in prep knife and 7-in hollow edge santoku Knife | 4-in paring, 6-in utility, and 8-in chef knife | 4-in Paring Knife, 5.5-in Fine Edge Prep Knife, 5-in Serrated Utility Knife, Pull-Through Sharpener, Shears, Cutting Board |
| Uses | Designed for effortlessly slicing through meat | A set designed for both fine detailed tasks as well as larger chopping and slicing jobs | Two essential knives designed for effortless food prep | The three most essential knives to have in any kitchen | Everything you need to set your kitchen up right |
| Blade Material | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness | Superior quality: Special formula high carbon stainless-steel blade is made with the signature FRIODUR ice-hardening technique for superior sharpness |
| Care | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended | Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended |
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| number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| blade edge | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain | Plain |
| blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel |
| blade length | 7 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches | 7 inches |
| blade color | Silver | Silver | 1 | Silver | — | Silver |
| handle material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel,Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless,Stainless Steel,Stainless-steel,Steel | Stainless Steel |
| construction type | Stamped | Stamped | Forged | Forged | Forged | Stamped |
| dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| weight | 1 pounds | 11.7 ounces | 0.4 kilograms | 480 grams | 0.9 pounds | 0.46 kilograms |
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Great chopper, Definitely need to complete the 19 peice Twin Signature Set.
I purchased the ZWilling Twin Signature 19 peice set, has the empty missing top slot in the wooden block, of course it's extra. This is the last peice that slips right in place to complete this wonderful set.Quality is amazing. It's extremely sharp to a point where it's dangerous!Mine has the Made in Germany stamp.This is the best kitchen knife set for the money. All are extremely seriously sharp, I can not stress that enough. I got my 19 peice on sale for about $344 and the Vegetable Cleaver or as I call it hatchet was another $101. Have no doubt this can easily cut thru any meat and small boned meat.The wife loves it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
Color: Black/Stainless SteelSize: 7-inchVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
Quality is amazing. It's extremely sharp to a point where it's dangerous!
Mine has the Made in Germany stamp.
This is the best kitchen knife set for the money. All are extremely seriously sharp, I can not stress that enough. I got my 19 peice on sale for about $344 and the Vegetable Cleaver or as I call it hatchet was another $101. Have no doubt this can easily cut thru any meat and small boned meat.
The wife loves it.
Color: Black/Stainless SteelSize: 7-inchVerified Purchase
Great chopper, Definitely need to complete the 19 peice Twin Signature Set.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
I purchased the ZWilling Twin Signature 19 peice set, has the empty missing top slot in the wooden block, of course it's extra. This is the last peice that slips right in place to complete this wonderful set.Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
Quality is amazing. It's extremely sharp to a point where it's dangerous!
Mine has the Made in Germany stamp.
This is the best kitchen knife set for the money. All are extremely seriously sharp, I can not stress that enough. I got my 19 peice on sale for about $344 and the Vegetable Cleaver or as I call it hatchet was another $101. Have no doubt this can easily cut thru any meat and small boned meat.
The wife loves it.
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David Jones
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2018Color: Black/Stainless SteelSize: 7-inchVerified Purchase
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It's not what was advertised.
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2019Color: Black/Stainless SteelSize: 7-inchVerified Purchase
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It's not what's advertised.
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Returned. The one I received has a different tag ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2018Color: Black/Stainless SteelSize: 7-inchVerified Purchase
