ZWILLING
ZWILLING Gourmet Chef's Knife, 20 cm, Special Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Plastic Handle, Black - Made in Germany
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| Blade length | 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Steel | Ice-hardened special stainless steel |
| Handle | Ergonomic plastic handle |
| Origin | Made in Germany |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Ice-hardened special stainless steel holds an edge well
- Ergonomic plastic handle suits most grip styles
- German-made and sized for everyday chopping, dicing, and slicing
Cons
- Not a thin Japanese-style blade if that is what you are after
- Not a heavy, full-bolster forged knife, so you miss that particular heft
Skip it if
Skip it if you want a thin Japanese-style blade, or if you prefer a heavier full-bolster forged knife.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The ZWILLING Gourmet is a straightforward German all-rounder for daily cooking. Its 20 cm blade is made from ice-hardened special stainless steel, which helps it hold a working edge between sharpenings, and the ergonomic plastic handle suits most grip styles, so it stays comfortable whether you pinch the blade or hold the handle. Made in Germany and sized for everyday chopping, dicing and slicing, it is our pick for home cooks who want one dependable knife without fuss.
Two honest trade-offs keep expectations clear. This is not a thin Japanese-style blade if that precision is what you are after, and it is not a heavy, full-bolster forged knife, so you miss that particular heft in the hand. Our read synthesises ZWILLING's documented construction rather than a hands-on cutting test — see how we test.