Mercer CulinaryM23510 Renaissance, 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Solid, same steel as knives 3x their price, and easy sharpening because it has a half bolster. Home run.

What a great knife. So I decided on the Mercer after having bought a more expensive highly reviewed knife from another company and having it arrive warped. And man am i happy!I have owned the 6” petty of their Genesis line, has the same blade steel, and honestly I have put that knife in the dishwasher religiously every night for a few years now, it has ZERO rust. This 8” is all around everything I was looking for in a daily workhorse. Its balanced, not too thick and heavy but also not flimsy and too light. Its contured in the handle with no red flags or unfomfortable feels that stand out to me when i dice. I havent sharpened this model yet but i have the genesis line which is the same blade and steel, its the same steel as most german companies use. It sharpens amazing!Unlike some other higher end brands that spend alot on marketing and chef reviews and testimonials on social media, but yet are made in china and provide no phone number of where to actually reach them in the usa, Mercer is in New York and you can actually contact them. Very happy with this product! I would confidently stack it up against any high end german knife.

Love this knife. I have others that cost 5x as much but this one is my go to knife. Sharpe and well balanced.

Though only had this knife in our home for a few days, so far it's really impressive. The construction quality looks excellent, It's balanced, comfortable, workmanlike, and has a nice blade profile. It's also sharp as a razor, further use will reveal if the edge is durable.For a knife this good at this price, it's hard to justify spending more.

good value, holds a decent edge, great budget knife

Once in awhile you find a product that punches way above its weight class. The Mercer 8” chefs knife is an excellent example. I’ve had it for over two years, use it daily and it is an absolute pleasure. Cuts fast, comfortable grip, keeps an edge with minimal effort. I hand wash only, never in dishwasher, but it wipes clean with a soapy sponge in 10 seconds. Feels solid and secure in the hand (L/XL glove size), and the knife is well balanced. This may be the best $50 I have ever spent. Quality materials, solid build, easy to use, excellent fit and finish, comfortable to grip, subtle yet sophisticated; refined. You really have to use it to fully appreciate the engineering behind this product. It’s an experience. Totally next level. I absolutely love it, and at this price point is an INCREDIBLE value.

my old knife was so dull, even after sharping it. This knife is very, very sharp. cut my veg's so easily. be careful when using that you do not cut yourself. grip is perfect

Knife was exactly as described razor sharp right out the package cut through this chicken like it was butter. Love the build and weight.