Chicago Cutlery Forum 7.5-Inch Chef's Knife
by Chicago Cutlery
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Chicago CutleryBrand: Chicago Cutlery
Model: Forum
Color: Stainless Steel
Product features:
- From Chicago Cutlery, 7.5-inch Forum chef knife for chopping and mincing tasks
- Blade features high carbon stainless-steel construction, with special Taper Grind edge technology; rust-, stain-, and corrosion- resistant
- Forged bolster provides enhanced balance and strength
- Ergonomic grooved stainless-steel handle; wash by hand for prolonged efficacy
- This item weighs approximately 1 pound upon shipping; Chicago Cutlery offers a lifetime guarantee for defective parts or workmanship
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Chicago Cutlery Forum 7.5-Inch Chef's Knife
Customer Review: Good, but not great
Summary: 4 Stars
I realize that this review is going to be an opinion, rather than a statement of fact. However, as much as I like this knife, (and it has many good things in its favor), I still strongly prefer my Wusthof Trident chef's knife, which feels like an extension of my hand.
I have very tiny hands and this knife, although it has a fairly short blade, has a fat handle, which makes it slightly difficult to control with tiny hands, especially when those hands are greasy or dirty from cooking.
I found the steel that is the material used in this knife is slightly harder than that in my other chef's knives (Wusthof, Henckel's Zwilling, and Sabatier). That makes this knife harder to sharpen. It arrived nicely sharpened, and a few flicks of the steel was all that was required at first. But when it came time for the sharpening stone, this knife took considerably more time and effort than the others.
The Integrated handle is what sold me on this knife - no seam to hold dirt, and a nice, clean look. In reality, food became stuck in a groove between the knife part and the handle part, negating the use of one material.
One huge plus is the incredible price offered by Amazon. They charge almost nothing for this knife, especially when you consider the prices of the Sabatier, Wusthof and Henckels. If you want a nearly perfect knife for peanuts, by all means buy this one. If you already have one of the famous-for-a-good-reason chef's knives, this one brings nothing new to the party, and you will likely be dissatisfied.
Description of Chicago Cutlery Forum 7.5-Inch Chef's Knife
Chicago Cutlery Forum 7.5-Inch Chef Knife includes 1-Each 7.5-Inch chef knife.Chicago Cutlery Forum collection is constructed of high-carbon stainless steel blades and features our exclusive Taper Grind edge technology which is extremely sharp and enables precision cutting. The forged bolster provides balance and safety while ergonomically designed stainless steel handles combine comfort and safety with sleek, contemporary styling.Cut carrot sticks, chop celery, and slice jicamma for an hors d?oeurves platter with this chef knife from Chicago Cutlery. Chicago Cutlery has 75 years of experience, crafting top-notch knives since 1930. The Forum chef knife exemplifies this tradition, while modern in design. The wide 8-inch chef knife proves indispensable, tackling most every chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing task.
Chicago Cutlery crafted the chef knife in high-carbon stainless steel for increased hygiene and permanence. The construction resists rusting, staining, and pitting while maintaining sharpness. The blade undergoes Chicago Cutlery?s special Taper Grind edge process to ensure the sharpest edge possible upon initial use, as well as through years of maintenance. For greater balance and strength, the chef knife benefits from a sturdy, forged full bolster. This chef knife features an ergonomically friendly, grooved stainless-steel handle. Preserve the knife?s effectiveness by sharpening the blade at a 20-degree angle on a sharpening steel regularly. Wash the knife by hand and dry immediately. For user safety, stow the knife in a storage block or affix to a magnetic strip. Chicago Cutlery offers a lifetime guarantee for all knives in the event of faulty materials or workmanship. Upon shipping, this item weighs one pound --Jessica Reuling
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