I bought this strictly because I was so pleased with the Forschner 8-inch chef's knife I bought a few months ago and was not disappointed. Chopped rock hard bulk chocolate like it was butter, made short work of crusty-outside soft-inside baguettes, and effortlessly sliced tomato wafer thin.
These Forschner knives are the best quality for value PRODUCTS, not just knives, I've ever encountered. Buy some!
THIS IS A FANTASTIC BREAD KNIFE. SLICES RIGHT THROUGH CRUSTY BREADS WITHOUT TEARING THEM APART. ALSO IS GREAT WITH TOMATOES.
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I've owned one of these knives for 8+ years and love it so much that I recently purchased another as a gift for my college-age nephew. The serrations on this knife are concave, and as a result, the blade immediately "bites" into whatever you are cutting. (Convex-edged knives have a tendency to slip until they've penetrated the crust or outer surface of the food.) After more than eight years of frequent use, the blade is still in excellent condition. It is every bit as good as a knife costing three or four times the price.
One more note: I have Victorinox knives with both rosewood and Fibrox handles. Although the rosewood handles feel great in the hand and look beautiful, the Fibrox handles do give you a better grip. That's not as critical an issue with a knife used mainly to slice bread, but if you're looking to buy a chef's knife for cutting hard foods like winter squash, I would go with the Fibrox.
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I bought this knife based on reviews. I would have gone with the 10 inch but it was not available through Amazon and I think having to pay the additional S&H ridiculous. That and reviewers had spoken of it being such a big knife! The 8 inch size is great and it cuts bread very well, but I did expect it to be a bit sharper. It is sharp enough, however, for me to wish it was sold with a blade guard!
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Forschner knives are SO good for the money, and this one is my favorite. If you ever slice French bread, artisan bread, anything that needs a sharp serrated blade with the ability to make perfect slices, this is it. You will never squash a loaf of bread again.
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On my first day ever shucking some soon-to-be friends at the table next to us allowed me to use this. I didn't find it flimsy or of poor quality. Actually, I found it to be quite sturdy. The owners were seasoned oyster lovers and claimed this to be "the" knife which other should be compared. Yes, it has a slightly curved tip. I don't think I needed the added safety of that, but the more cautious of the two diners appreciated the added measure. The wood grip was thick and did not slip even when wet. As a rookie user, I found it excellent and actually wrote this review because it will soon find a place in our utensil drawer.
