PAUDIN 8 inch Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife High Carbon Stainless Steel 7Cr17Mov Hammered Pattern Sharp Knife with Ergonomic Handle, Best Kitchen Knife for Dealing with Meat, Fruit and Vegetables

Great knife for the value and more. The packaging is pretty but more importantly well done and secure. The knife makes clean cuts as it is extremely sharp. The weight balance is perfect for all types of chefs. My husband and I both found it comfortable to use. As the description says, wash by hand and don’t put it in the dishwasher. Even with washing by hand you may need to oil the handle from time to time since it is wooden, if you want to preserve the look. Overall, I really like the knife and will be buying others from this brand to update my knives.

This is my second PAUDIN blade. This chef knife is great! I have been using this knife for several days and really like it! It came in a nicely packed box. The handle is so comfortable to hold, and the look of this knife is awesome. Most important, the size, weight and sharpness of this chef knife are all perfect, very sharp, very impressive, and just meets my need to cut different kinds of meat. It makes all meat prep easier. I am very pleased with this purchase and will purchase other kinds of blades from PAUDIN. Highly recommend it!

Very nice knife.Like it a lot.About the only thing I was disappointed in was I had to sharpen it when I received it. Wasn’t very sharp

The first thought that crossed my mind as I opened the box containing this Paudin Knife was, "Wow! This is beautiful!" It is extremely aesthetically pleasing, replacing the standard flat blades found on typical knives with a textured, rippled look on the upper halves of both sides of the blade. The surface is also extremely reflective (you could use this as a mirror to check your hairdo between cutting veggies) and the handle is a beautiful color of wood with a smooth, even, and easy grip.As for its utility, it appears to work very well. It cuts very smoothly (in fact my friends made fun of me for saying "Oooohhh! It cuts so smoothly!" in my first test run) and seems very professional compared to other knives I've used.If there are any flaws to the knife they are not apparent to me. I may have had this knife for just a little bit, but I'm excited to use it and inspired to cook!

This is a great knife that is still sharp a year later.