Zelite Infinity Kiritsuke Chef Knife 9 inch - Alpha-Royal Series - Japanese AUS10 Super Steel 67 Layer Damascus – Surgically Sharp, Superior Performance, Ultra Versatile Chefs Knives

I've had this knife in my wish list for some time but last Saturday it was reduced by £20 during an Amazon lightning sale so I finally pulled the buy triggerThe knife was delivered within 24 hours from purchase and does indeed come in an amazing presentation/storage boxLike a child on Christmas day I couldn't wait to give it a try so I got the knife out from it's box, some onions, shallots and garlic from the fridge. I am nothing more than a regular guy who likes wants to improve my cooking skills and I enjoy cooking semi fancy looking food for my children (My greatest critics) from ideas I see on the TVThe knife is so beautifully weighted, it has a solid weight which gives a feeling of quality but without being overly heavy. The handle feels well built and comfortable in my hand.The mirrored polish of the blade combined with the inlaid patterning just screams quality at youAs others have said the knife is incredibly sharp so do keep it away from younger childrenI first grabbed a shallot, cut off the ends and then sliced down the centre, the knife cutting as if it were a hot blade through butterI'm no professional chef but the knife gave me the confidence then to julienne the shallot and I was almost cutting like a professional chef both in accuracy and speed because of the sharpness of the blade and the confidence this knife gives youI then chopped the onion, again with speed and finally I sliced the garlicThe next day I decided to cook pork belly where the knife was used to score the fat (against effortlessly) and then to cut the joint after cooking into 3 portions. The blade again making short work of cutting through the crackling on top and the meat itselfThe seller sent an email 24 hours after delivery to check I had received it and to ask if I was happy with my purchase. This is a level of professionalism seldom seen from sellersI absolutely adore this knife and advise anyone thinking about it to buy without delay.The cost might seem a little high at first but as soon as you receive it and use it you soon change to the opinion that it's actually UNDERPRICED for the beauty and performanceI've added the 8" Chef's knife from this seller to my Amazon wish list. I do hope one of my (adult) children take the hint

This stunningly beautiful knife is very well presented in a flashy box and furnished with a super comfortableand well shaped handle that always makes it a joy to use.The six inch blade length is surprisingly long for a utility knife - at first I thought this would make itawkward to use but the very planted way it sits in the hand with absolute stability offsets this andrenders the Zelite with an agility that is unusually good for this size.It has an essence of solidity missing from many cheaper knives and does cut very well indeed butwith the blade ground at a steeper angle than I personally prefer.Fairness dictates that utility knives are, of course, supposed to be good all rounders thereforeI must grudgingly concede that a steeper blade edge grinding angle is probably a technically correctprovision by Zelite for such a tool.(Steeper blade angles cut for longer and survive tougher Jobs, Shallower blade angles cut smoother but bluntmore easily.)The Rockwell hardness 61 steel core on this knife is really hard and strikes the sweet spot for goodhardness without being too brittle - I think the factory edge undersells the true capabilites of this steelbut I just know I will be able to re-sharpen it even sharper to my preferred shallower cutting angle when thetime comes. - (Yeah, I admit am a bit of knife sharpening nerd etc)Somehow, I think I will be waiting a long time. - Excellent knife - I bought the 10" Chefs knife too.Update July 2017: This working utility knife now been used heavily, still as sharp as bought but I still reallyhate that steep long life factory angle so I have decided to risk re-setting it:It took well over an hour to hand sharpen the edge angle back from 15-20° ? to around 12°: Very, very hard steel indeed.I used 800 grit then 2000 grit then 10000 grit then a light strop on leather. Wonderfully fine grained steel.Result = The sharpest blade I have ever had in my kitchen. About as sharp as a cut-throat razor. Be interesting to see how long that edge holds!

Second review after a year or so of use.I've only used this only on vegetables, cooked meats etc and never as a clever or on anything that could damage the blade. That said, it has niches all along the edge and they have started to show signs of rust. It's still a lovely knife to hold and use but has to be sharpened more often than any other knife in my kitchen. The niches never sharpen out as they are deeper and would result in a lot of metal being removed, thus shortening the knifes life. Good pics are awkward but zoom in on these two and you'll see the problem. I have to say that I'm now dissappointed with this knife and can't recommend it to you.Original review was five star as follows;This is a beautiful knife, I use it every time I can. Balance is perfect, it feels very comfortable in the hand and is as sharp as a razor. It was delivered very quickly and comes packed in a sturdy presentation box. I've had Santoku knifes previously and this is the best yet, highly recommended.

Wow, this is quite a knife. It exudes quality from hilt to tip. Have not used yet but I’m a knife guy and I’m impressed. It’s heavy,and handle has more Gerth than you would expect . It’s a beautiful blade I will keep box for travel with it (ha ha). It did need honing. Not a problem. In this and all good knives one needs to maintain edge always. Always have a ceramic steel near by and learn to use it properly . When it’s needs more than the steel I use a trizor 15 degree electric sharpener. Only use the honing wheel at first. Later use next wheel as needed and finish with hone wheel always. If you can handle a whetstone with an guide angle ,that provides the best edge . However I don’t use one. Whatever way you choose this knife deserves care, magnetic strip or a block is a must. Pro’s often send out to highly rated sharpening co.Update 1/22/23. Great for slicing boneless meats (get 3-4 cutlets from 1 breast) this is not a chopping knife. Japanese steel is very hard , use german steel for rough use it’s less likely to chip. Try a Mercer 7 inch Santuku.

I don’t write many product reviews, and I’m tired of seeing average products receive five star reviews just because they perform as advertised. But this knife surely deserves a five star rating. I have purchased two of these, one for myself and one for my girlfriend. I bought mine in 2019 and it is still razor sharp. I also have a whole set of Shun knives, which are excellent as well, but cost significantly more. The knife is beautifully made, real Damascus steel, perfectly finished, well-balanced, and a pleasure to use. As a neurosurgeon, golfer, and guitarist, I appreciate top quality instruments, and this is surely one. You will not be disappointed.

5

I bought this knife to impress my brother-in-law, who is a professional butcher. He wouldn't use it because the grip is too small, and becomes very slippery when blood gets on it. Still, the steel is amazing! I've been using it for a few months for cutting and trimming my smoker cooks. I just split some game hens last night and it went through them like butter. One or two VERY light strokes on the steel is all it ever takes to make this thing a hair shaver. I liked it so much much I purchased the matching chef's knife.

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