Global Chef?s Knife, 8.25 In. GF33

Pros: Ergonomic handle, clean styling, and light weight.
Cons: Expensive! A good chef's knife will set you back about a 100$US.

Recently I had the opportunity to upgrade one of my kitchen tools. Namely, my chef's knife, which without, makes cooking anything besides toast or a mystery item in the microwave, impossible. A good, solid, heavy blade will turn such tasks as preparing ...

Pros: Easy to clean, takes a great edge, keeps it well. Feels nice in the hand.
Cons: I wish they cost less :-)

I bought mine about three years ago, and have been most happy with it. What I wanted from a chef's knife was (a) that it could keep a razor-sharp edge if looked after, (b) that it could be resharpened easily, (c) that it was comfortable to hold, and ...

Pros: Strong, sharp and stainless.
Cons: Keep well away from kids!

Without doubt better than Sabatier(a French knife,they are regarded as top of the range in the UK and no doubt in France as well). The alloy of chrome and stainless steel that they use means it is more difficult to stain and the single-piece forging is stronger and more hygienic.

Was asked 82Euros (U$D100), but haggled down to 60Euros (U$D75), so seeing others pay $80 makes me feel better.

By the way it balances perfectly at the place where the handle becomes the blade............I'm told this is good too?

Pros: The last chief's knife you will ever have to buy.
Cons: This model is not the best one. Costly.

First, you do NOT need a huge collections of knives to be a good cook. So you can afford to get the VERY best.

The Global GF33 is close to the best. It has the unique one piece construction. It feels like an extension of your hand. It holds and edge well.

But it is not the best.

The very best are the Global G17 or the GF34. These are slightly longer. But there is a very noticeable difference in the feel of the knife.

Don't believe all that blather from the Brit's on this site that you can't put it through the dishwasher. It would probably survive WWIII.

If you don't like sharpening knives you might want to think about a serrated edge. I sharpen this knife every time I use it. My sister-in-law says that it is the sharpest knife she has ever used. Everyone who has picked it up has been impressed.