Cutluxe Butcher Knife – 10″ Cimeter Breaking Knife, Razor Sharp Forged High Carbon German Steel, Full Tang Meat Carving Knife, Ergonomic Handle Design, Grilling Gifts for Men – Artisan Series

I bought this Cutluxe 10" Cimeter Knife for the commercial kitchen I manage. It has a full tang, polished wooden handle, and a very sharp, curved blade which maintains its edge after heavy use. The blade is lined with divots which help prevent food from sticking, and though quite large, feels perfectly balanced in the hand. Function: I got this 9 months ago for my kitchen crew and I to use, mainly for butchering larger cuts of meat like beef eye rounds and pork shoulders. After primarily using perfectly functional, popular Swiss-inspired cimeters with black, plastic handles in the past, this Cutluxe knife feels like a huge upgrade. It has also surpassed our previous favorite knives in function, quality, and durability. We use it multiple times daily for breaking down larger cuts and for fine slicing of cooked meats for sandwiches. It holds its edge extremely well despite heavy daily use and multiple users, and the edge comes back quickly and easily with a honing rod or fine sharpening stone when needed (which isn't often). This is also washed multiple times daily in heavy-duty detergent and sanitized in bleach water, substances which can wreck blades and wooden handles, but it still looks brand new. It comes in a nice display box, and we actually use this to store the knife. Verdict: This knife is a pleasure to use and displays professional-level quality. It has held up beautifully after 9 months of constant use, and I expect it to continue delivering far into the future. Its perfect balance makes it easy to use, and its razor-sharp edge is easy to maintain. I liked it so much I purchased another knife from this brand with similar results, and I highly recommend it (with the blessings of my crew). Pros: Excellent value. Professional grade. Perfectly balanced. Easy to use and maintain despite large size. Cons: None evident after 9 months.

Amazon doesn't let me put in separate reviews of different knives so, i'm updating this. I ordered the scimitar along with the bull nosed knife as I knew I needed a longer, stronger, heavier knife, but I wasn't sure about which shape, would best fill my needs. Who doesn't want a Scimitar? I have never used one of these before, so I am learning which tasks it excels at, but taking rinds off melons is one! It is a beautiful knife, feels good in the hand, and is very sharp. I am certain I will find this will fill many gaps in my carving/cutting/chopping tasks as I learn to use it. The price point on these knives is something I can gamble on a new, potentially very useful tool. The bull nosed butcher knife is my new favorite knife. My Dad had one that I used growing up, but I had forgotten just how useful this size and weight of knife is. I bought it thinking primarily to use it with large pieces of meat - for cutting and shaping roasts, brisket, and the like, but now that it is in my kitchen, I also use it on large fruits & vegetables - pumpkins, watermelons, pineapples, cabbages - this knife makes preparing them a dream, so easy - this knife floats through what used to be daunting chopping tasks. I just wish I hadn't waited so long! The only "meh" is that the back tip of the bull-nose is not sharpened, so it can't be used to flick through membranes and tendons with that back point edge. I will be consulting with a knife sharpener professional to see if that can be done. Given my experience with these first two knives, I decided to upgrade my knifes and have now replaced most of my older knives with this line. I love the substantial handles - which make gripping easier in my large hands - and the wonderful balance these have. They are sharp, and seem to be holding the edges well so far. I am very impressed with the quality. These are all heavier, more substantial knives than their counterparts in my previous knife accumulation, and far superior at their tasks, so the main knife I'm hanging onto of the older ones is a chef's knife from cooking school. I like this new chef's knife, it is great for most chopping but it does not slice tomatoes with the ease my older - much thinner and lighter - chef's knife does. I wish there was a bird's beak pairing knife. They come in beautiful boxes, so they can make lovely gifts. If you have larger hands, or simply prefer substantial knives and want to upgrade the quality of your mishmash collection of knives, but aren't yet willing to shell out for a professional set that can be thousands of dollars, these are a wonderful step up. Very happy with my new knife collection.

These are incredible knives. They may seem a little expensive at first, but they are a worthwhile investment. These a very sharp, durable knives with great weight and balance. These are going to be a collection you will have the rest of your life. Truly a great value when you catch them on sale.

Fantastic quality! Strong and sharp as can be. Slices through meats like a ribeye roll like butter.

Great knife. Cuts with ease. VERY SHARP! I accidentally lightly bumped my finger on the blade and it cut my finger pretty deep. I'll be ordering a few more of the blades. I'm quite impressed with them. Keeps a nice edge on the blade. I've used it several times and have not needed to sharpen it yet.

Great quality knife, very sharp and ready to cut a 15lb brisket right out of the box. Handle fits well in the hand, and the blade is nice and sturdy. The edge held its sharpness pretty well through out the holidays. Came in a nice box with info pamphlets, a sheath and a cleaning wipe.

Nicely balanced butcher knife. Just as good as some knives that cost twice as much. I really appreciate the sheath that’s supplied. I don’t have to be concerned getting cut in my knife draw.

They are not kidding when they state razor sharp! I use it primarily for separating brisket point from flats and it slices through them like butter. Also like the weight and how it feels in my hand.