Shun Classic Hollow Ground 8-inch Chef's Knife DM0719

This is the knife I've been looking for! It has it all: lightweight, comfortable sized and shaped handle (for both my small hands and brother in law's giant hands), perfect position and shape for the bolster and choil which allows me to actually use them, and the balance is exactly where it should be making it a breeze to both "push" and "pull" when cutting. The blade cuts smoothly and easily without getting stuck, and even after nearly an hour of constant use I didn't feel fatigued/sore/stiff. This is the first knife in a long time to actually feel natural when using a "locomotion" type movement and I never feel worried about it slipping in my grip. And to top it off it's a beautiful looking knife! The only “con” is that the blade is ground to a narrower angle than most western-style knives, so if you have a pull through sharpener just be aware that it might not be the correct size.

This was the first time I invested into a quality chef knife. I finally settled on a Shun and I couldn't be happier. For the past 3 years I've used this knife for everything in my kitchen. It cuts and slices anything imaginable with such ease. I'll be a shun customer for years to come.