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Wüsthof
Gourmet Chef's Knife: 8"
74 positive 0 neutral 6 negative
Based on 80 Reddit mentions
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I’ve heard all the “get a few great knives instead of a set” advice, sooo what now?
Pretty low measured HRC (around 55-57) means it’s pretty soft, it doesn’t hold an edge very well. The full length bolster on the heel is super annoying when sharpening, it’s really fat and forces you to sharpen a specific way (which might not be apparent for newbies to sharpening). The Ikon series g
...autogenglen in r/Cooking
December 2, 2025 3:33 AM
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Debating between ZWILLING KRAMER Euro Santoku vs. Classic Ikon 2-Piece Asian Chef's Set
Santokus are not inherently thinner or lighter than a standard chefs knife (gyuto) aside from typicality being shorter (a 7 inch knife should weight less than an 8 inch). The names refer to the blade shape, not it's thickeness or the weight of the handle. You have to compare specs on each knife you
...mmmm3006 in r/chefknives
June 3, 2026 9:24 PM
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