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The Greater Goods Premium 3-Ply 9Cr18 Steel Chef Knife is a professional-grade kitchen tool designed for culinary enthusiasts and students alike. With an 8-inch blade, this chef knife offers exceptional sharpness and durability, making it a reliable choice for various cooking tasks. The knife features a unique triple-layered construction that not only enhances its strength but also ensures precise cutting performance.
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| Premium 10 Inch Serrated Bread Knife – Superior Cutting Edge |  | $11.99 | (4.4) | 3276 | 86 | 50 | Get it on Amazon |
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| PAUDIN Damascus 67 Layers 8" Chef Knife – Superior Precision |  | $53.99 | (4.4) | 2038 | 80 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Dalstrong Shogun Series 8" Chef Knife - Razor Sharp |  | $169.0 | (4.4) | 2689 | 79 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Professional 8-Pc High Carbon Steak Knife Set – Premium Performance |  | $35.98 | (4.4) | 569 | 77 | 50 | Get it on Amazon |
| HOSHANHO 8-Inch High Carbon Chef Knife – Precision Cutting |  | $27.59 | (4.4) | 350 | 77 | 50 | Get it on Amazon |
| Japanese Chef Knife 8" High Carbon Stainless Steel - Precision Cutting |  | $27.99 | (4.4) | 405 | 75 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
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| Professional Chef Knife 8-Inch High Carbon Steel - Precision Cutting |  | $23.99 | (4.4) | 17 | 75 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Premium Stainless Steel 12" Serrated Bread Knife – Razor Sharp |  | $15.5 | (4.4) | 695 | 75 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
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| Chef Knife 7 Inch Ultra Sharp High Carbon Steel - Precision Cutting |  | $28.99 | (4.4) | 5 | 75 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Damascus Chef Knife Set: Precision & Performance |  | $119.0 | (4.4) | 145 | 75 | 50 | Get it on Amazon |
| Premium 10 Inch Serrated Offset Bread Knife - Sharp Precision |  | $15.99 | (4.4) | 629 | 75 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Japanese Chef Knife AUS-8 Steel – Precision Cutting |  | $69.99 | (4.4) | 52 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Discover the Dragon Riot 7" Damascus Chef's Knife |  | $49.99 | (4.4) | 29 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Dalstrong Chef Knife 9CR18MOV Steel 8-Inch - Precision Cutting |  | $169.0 | (4.4) | 941 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| HOSHANHO 8 Inch Damascus Chef Knife – Ultra Sharp Steel |  | $41.99 | (4.4) | 216 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Chef Knife 8-Inch High Carbon Steel - Precision Cutting |  | $39.99 | (4.4) | 49 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| BRODARK Damascus Chef Knife Set – VG10 Steel Knives |  | $80.32 | (4.4) | 83 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
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| Damascus 8.3 Inch Chef Knife - Precision Cutting |  | $53.0 | (4.4) | 30 | 74 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Kitchen Chef Knife 8 Inch – Ultra Sharp Damascus Steel |  | $127.2 | (4.4) | 5 | 73 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Chef Knife High Carbon Steel 8-Inch – Precision Cutting |  | $29.99 | (4.4) | 14 | 73 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Bi Kitchen Nakiri Knife 7" Damascus Powder Steel – Ultra Sharp |  | $132.0 | (4.4) | 5 | 73 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Classic Series Japanese Chef Knife - AUS-8 Steel |  | $49.99 | (4.4) | 289 | 73 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Huusk 8-Inch Chef Knife – Premium Stainless Steel Kitchen Tool |  | $15.0 | (4.4) | 117 | 73 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| High Carbon Steel 8-Inch Kitchen Knife - Ultra Sharp Edge |  | $47.9 | (4.4) | 114 | 72 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| LA-S9 8-Inch Chef Knife – Ultra Sharp VG-10 Damascus Steel |  | $83.4 | (4.4) | 26 | 72 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
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| SHENG Kitchen Nakiri Knife - Ultra Sharp Damascus Steel |  | $132.0 | (4.4) | 16 | 71 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
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| KAWAHIRO Japanese Chef Knife SG2 Powder Steel – Precision Cutting |  | $246.99 | (4.4) | 79 | 69 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
easy to sharpen holds Edge very well, good balance feels very good in your hand, outstanding quality I have been using this for over a year, this product has the wow factor I look for in the purchase of my products
Review of "Nourish Japanese Damascus Steel Chef Knife" (AKA VG-10)This knife is made with VG-10 Steel. This is a very big deal at this price point. I researched many high quality knives before buying this one, and found this one to be the best price (by far). VG-10 is used in Spyderco knives and high dollar professional hair sheers. The following are a couple points about VG-10.1. It has a higher carbon content than cheap knives (the ones generally labelled only as "stainless steel") This means that it is harder and holds an edge better. This also means that it chips more easily and rusts more easily. You should never leave this knife submerged in water, it will rust. You should always rinse it and dry it off after use, especially if you have been cutting acidic or salty foods (tomatoes etc). As long as you take care of it and don't abuse it, you shouldn't have any rust or chipping issues.2. If you want this knife to last, only use it on a soft cutting board. (I like soft wood). A soft cutting board will show extensive knife marking after repeated use. If your cutting board is not being damaged by the knife, then the knife is being damaged by the cutting board. Also, never put a wood cutting board in the dishwasher, it will warp and break.3. Do not ever touch this knife with the honing steel (long metal "sharpening rod") that came with your cheap knife set. Those rods are used to uncurl the edge on cheap, soft steel knives. VG-10 does not curl (it is harder steel). You will ruin this knife with that rod. True sharpening is done by removing metal from the edge. Usually with ceramic stones. Sharpening is a skill that requires good equipment and lots of practice. VG-10 does not need to be sharpened often, and the casual user would likely prefer taking this knife to a professional sharpener. Also, do not run this through the sharpener on your can opener, you will ruin the knife.4. For those of you that have never had a high quality knife before, understand that this is sharp. Very sharp. You can very seriously hurt yourself before you even realize it. Pay attention.5. The best I can tell from my research, "damascus steel" (the wavy pattern on the knife) is for the most part entirely cosmetic. The actual steel used (440a, VG-10, 9CR18, etc) is far more relevant. This knife does have the "damascus" pattern on it, and it is nice to look at.6. Having a "full tang" is also a characteristic of a high quality knife. (This knife has one)This really is a very excellent knife. I was about to say "for the money," but it is in fact a very excellent knife period. This shows that a good knife can be produced at a reasonable price.Update September 2024It appears Greater Goods no longer offers the VG10 version of this knife that I reviewed.
I received this knife yesterday. My review is based on preliminary use. I do a lot of cooking and cook many meals that involve slicing, chopping, dicing, mincing, etc. Having a good knife that feels like an extension of your hand is important. It makes these actions quick, precise and intuitive. The Nourish German Steel Professional Chef Knife feels like part of you. What really impresses me is the quality and craftsmanship you get for the price point. Though I wouldn't use this for mincing, I have used it for slicing, chopping, and dicing already -- yes, even though I've had it for just one day. So far, I am impressed. I recommend a brief sharpening with every use of a professional knife; just one or two swipes on each side. I would also recommend handwashing this knife, drying it, then immediately storing it in a wood knife block or a wood magnet hanging utensil.What my review cannot cover obviously is how it holds up with time. Should I have any indication that it would not do well over time, I will edit this review. Also, I have not used it for carving meat or for dissecting chicken etc. However, I believe this knife would be suitable for these uses as well.UPDATE: I have owned the knife for a few months. I can provide more information. It seems to hold up well. I recommend a few swipes on the sharpener between uses. You can easily cut through tomatoes, chicken, carrots, etc. It’s dynamic. I also impressed myself when I threw an orange in the air and sliced it perfectly in half. With a dull knife, the orange would have been knocked forward instead of chopped. Definately hand wash and immediately dry. Store safely because it’s very sharp.
This is a nice basic chef knife. It arrived well packaged and when checked for defects before use, both the blade spine and edge were unblemished and perfectly straight which you should expect. It also passed the printer-paper shredding test for sharpness without any issues such as snagging or hanging. It has some heft to the blade which provides extra cutting force and is well balanced towards the bolster with neither the blade nor handle being over-weighted. I appreciate that it has both a full tang and smooth riveting, though neither are essential or really indicative of anything quality-wise these days.The heel of the blade is not sharp to a point, but rather rounds off like the end of a butter knife. This means that it won't nick the index finger closest to it by accident when palmed close to or gripped around the bolster during vigorous chopping motions which is a nice safety feature. However, this also means that you can't run the full length of the blade through a large or very deep object such as a cantaloupe or giant head of lettuce in long single strokes which does limit it's functionality and could be a strike against it for some users.Another thing to be aware of is how shallow in depth the base of blade is. This means that if you did try dicing from tip to heel across the entire length of the blade, you end up with knuckle clearance issues contacting the cutting surface before you can lever the end of the blade through using the fulcrum of your wrist. This again means that you cannot use the whole length of the blade dependably in rapid succession.The blade's width is relatively thin which makes it suitable for delicate juliennes despite it's large size. I was able to slice thin strips of onion for sautéing easily. It also went through a large red cabbage cleanly and evenly shredded it for braising.
