Chef Knife 8 inch - Alpha-Royal Series - Japanese AUS10 Super Steel 67 Layer Damascus - Razor Sharp, Superb Edge Retention, Stain & Corrosion Resistant Chefs Knives

Das Messer an sich ist schick, liegt gut in der Hand, ist aus vergleichsweise sehr hochwertigem Stahl und schön scharf – aber der Wellenschliff ist recht spitz, so daß es eher schwierig ist, in die Kruste eines Brotes zu kommen, ohne abzugleiten. Für die meisten Brote ist ein Messer mit flacherem Wellenschliff besser geeignet.

Habe heute dieser Messer erhalten. Verpackung ok. Optik sehr gut. Leider ist dieses Messer nicht so superscharf, wie angepriesen. Meine billigen Küchenmesser sind schärfer, kosten aber nur ein Zehntel. Damaststahl stimmt auch nicht, ist nur aufgelasert, also Schwindel. Habe es zurückgeschickt. Möchte auch keinen Ersatz haben.

Design and visuals: The knife is very well designed and even the smallest details weren't ignored, such as making sure the top of the blade is not sharp and is instead well smoothed. There is no stamp on the back of the handle of the blade with the logo of the company, to make it appear more premium, like other brands do, but it's a detail that I don't care much about. The blade is well polished however the damascus steel effects aren't very well visible. Usage: The blade is hard and will stay sharp even after prolonged period of usage. Once you grab the knife it will appear heavy, but if you know how to use a knife properly it will soon become a part of your hand and it will be comfortable even after prolonged periods of usage. The balance of the blade is very good, just where the edge meets the bolster. The shape of the edge of the blade is very well suitable to rocking cutting, but as any blade it can be used for the other types. Conclusion: The quality of the materials can be felt during usage which makes it pleasure to use the knife. A huge problem however is that the knife have a blade that is very big and it's hard to find a proper blade guard so I can put the blade with my knife case along with my other knives. However the box that it comes in is good enough for transport and storage. I am happy with that purchase and hopefully in future we will see more quality knives from Zelite.

I’m a Product Designer, a master craftsman, an ex-professional modelmaker, and a skilled amateur chef. I know knives, sharpening and knife skills. This knife is a replacement for an irreplaceable knife my Wife LOVED, that some friends lost for us. It was a very small but wide sushi knife I bought for her in Asakusa, Tokyo, and replaced the traditional handle with a cherry wood and brass/epoxy one I sculpted especially for Her hand. Needless to say, replacing it was a challenge. This one is slightly bigger, but miles better! She LOVES it even more! Plus, it doesn’t rust. Keeps an edge like crazy, super-fine angle, gorgeous Damascus steel treatment, an exquisite handle (truly gorgeous! Excellent ergonomics, Fantastic fabrication and finishing) and function like a dream. If you can swing it, buy one. You will be happy too. Makes a great gift, in a nice presentation box (paper board, with good explanation graphics and great foam and flocking interior for your model) that will flatter even the most discerning recipient. I’ll be lusting after more, I cna tell you. If I didn’t have a fabulous collection in my custom made (by me) knife rack already, I’d be running up the debt right now!

Mein Mann ist ein ambitionierter Hobbykoch, dem bisher noch DAS richtige Chefmesser gefehlt hat. So habe ich mich auf die Suche begeben und Zelite Infinity entdeckt. Das Messer schien gut bewertet und hübsch anzusehen zu sein, außerdem ist mein Mann großer Japan Fan... ja, auf mehr basierte mein Kauf erstmal nicht. Heute kam das gute Stück an und mein Gott ist das scharf! Ich bin mir sicher, damit kann man Atome spalten. Es liegt wunderbar in der Hand, auch für mich Laien und mein Mann ist restlos begeistert. Ich denke er wird seine Messerkollektion nach und nach um weitere Exemplare von Zelite Infinity erweitern.