Octopod Classic Chef Knife

I've followed Octopod for quite some time on Twitter and his Substack, learning a ton and changing a lot of my lifestyle regarding cooking for myself, finding quality ingredients, preparation techniques, etc. One piece of advice he's shared numerous times has been to get a quality chef's knife, as it can be used for about 90% of your cutting needs.

I had been using cheap, Chinese "steel" (who knows what it actually was...) that I'd had since college - it was like cutting with the edge of an aluminum can. So, I decided it was finally time to upgrade to something that will cut with precision, ease, and control, not to mention reduce the safety risk of using a junk tool.

The difference is night and day. This thing is a beauty: enough heft to make it feel like a professional chef's tool and not a toy, but not so heavy that it's uncomfortable or clunky. Cuts anything I put in front of it like warm butter. And it comes with a lifetime warranty.

If you're ready to take a major step forward in outfitting your kitchen, this knife is worth every penny. In Octopod we trust!

Some of the mastery from making katanas must have carried over, because this is the best knife I’ve ever used. I’ve tried German steel, ceramics with fancy sharpeners, and nothing has come close to the sharpness. The shape is also perfect. Use it for everything. Beautiful and functional, plus you never have to worry about your family or friends hurting themselves thanks to the quality construction of this blade.

Absolutely cannot say enough about this special Chef’s knife. Gave this as a Christmas Gift to a family member (always cooking for all of us) & he was actually speechless. The Japanese steel, Octopod logo & overall look was a hit.

I’ve been ready for a big-boy knife for a while, and I’m very happy with this one. It has become my go-to. Much lighter and better balanced than both my restaurant supply generic chef’s knife and my Zwilling Four Star. The quality shows. The edge is excellent, and I plan to keep it that way.

I love this knife. My cooking game has increased simply by having a top-shelf chef’s knife. Super light weight, durable, and sharp as hell.