ZWILLING Pro 7-inch Ultimate Chef's Knife

blade is not straight but it is manageable. I have seen this consistently from this Zwilling line of products. I like the blade shape a lot. Good balance. Holds the edge reasonably well. I find it comfortable.

Exceptional products and very attentive and thoughtful company!

Another fabulous, quality product from this outstanding company!!

This sous chef knife blows away the Henckels santoku that I've had for a few years.

The knife was a gift. The recipient is extremely happy with it. A very high quality knife.

This is an incredibly good knife. In addition to terrific out of the box sharpness (I would note that I still passed it on a 1000 grit stone and strop to refine it), it has amazing balance, a sensible bolster that won't interfere with the knife's sharpening over its lifetime, great ergonomics for a pinch grip and a blade that brings the best of a rocking santoku to bear while still performing as a chef's knife. The thickness at the spine is also great. It's thin enough to give me the cuts I need and thick enough to get through tougher items. I find myself reaching for it more and more. Great length, perfect for a multitude of tasks. I recommend this above either a santoku or a chef's knife for someone beginning their journey to stocking their kitchen with great knives. This one's a keeper.

I think I found my perfect knife. It's large enough for big jobs but nimble enough for fine chopping and mincing.