Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef's Knife - 40520

I must admit, my expectations were not high. I had doubts about the handle. Turns out, I love it. Nice and chunky. Grippier than I expected. The knife came sharp. The blade is surprisingly well finished. Not perfect mirror finish, but really close. I have a hard time calling this an entry level knife. I haven't had it long, so we will see how the edge holds up and how sharpening goes.

Nice and sharp straight from the factory. I couldn't be happier at this price point. It really feels like an amazing deal for the quality of knife that you get.

This knife is extremely sharp, but it feels light and not as well balanced compared to similar knives I own. That said, I would definitely buy it again.

After reading many positive reviews on this knife I decided to order. Should have ordered years ago! I’m very pleased with my knife.

Seriously, stop reading reviews and buy this knife. Unless you're an exotic knife collector or a professional chef in a high-end restaurant, this is definitely the one you want. As with anything, there's a point of diminishing returns where each extra dollar starts getting you a lot less than one dollar of value. I would argue that the Victorinox Fibrox series hits that optimal value point for 99% of consumers. Sure, the handle is basic, but it's comfortable, durable and gets the job done. And yes, it may not be as sharp as carbon steel, but it holds an edge fantastically well and you'll never worry about rust or wince when someone drops it into the bottom of the sink.