Has held up well, fair price

Nice and cost effective

This 8 inch knife feels a lot different than a typical chef knife due to its geometry. It has some features that make it an ideal entry-level knife, but some drawbacks as well. If you are looking for a low-cost entry level knife that you plan to use occasionally, this might be a good fit. Otherwise, I recommend looking at the Winco Acero 8\" chef knife instead. Functionality: 4/5 +very comfortable handle, a little strange to get used to at first +the tip of the knife is thinner than the rest of the blade, making it perfect for detailed work. +wide blade makes it easier to control. -when rocking the knife, there is a lot of resistance from the contact point with the board due to the geometry of the blade -balance is not great, front heavy. -not a full tang knife. Fit and Finnish: 4/5 +mirror finish, no scratches. +handle perfect out of box, no cracks, scratches, or significant imperfections. -profile on the blade is not well-done. some areas are wider, some narrower, and inconsistent on each side. I recommend reprofiling this knife before using. This is -The edge on the top of the knife is not smoothed. Not a significant issue though since due to the wider blade it is not likely to scrape up against your fingers. Value: 5/5 +advertised as a stamped steel blade, but it does not look like it. +good quality carbon steel +Very low price, though for only 3 dollars more you could get the Winco Acero 8\" chef knife which in my opinion will be a better choice for most folks. High carbon steel knives should not go in the dishwasher. Always hand-wash, and dry with a towel after using.

The knife works wonderfully.