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This is a fantastic, heavy-duty chef's knife. The thick blade gives it a substantial, weighty feel that's perfect for both the kitchen and outdoor camping. I've had this knife for about eight months now, and after a quick sharpening on a whetstone, it has kept its edge incredibly well. The weight of the knife makes it easy to chop through tough vegetables, bones, and even a filled water bottle—it's a real workhorse. My husband gets lots of compliments on its great look when he takes it camping with the Scouts. Just a heads-up: because it's a high-carbon steel blade, not stainless, you should wipe it with a thin coat of cooking oil after washing to prevent rust. With that small bit of care, this knife is a phenomenal tool.

I waited a few months before reviewing so that I can report back with accurate information. If anyone is worried about rust, I will address that in this post. I'll start off by saying that the knife itself is gorgeous. It's huge, heavy, and very easy to grip and cut with. I only eat at home and I meal prep 12 meals every 3 days. This meal prep involves cutting a lot of meat and vegetables. My meal preps used to take so much longer when I had regular knives, but after getting this one, it slices through everything like butter. The weight and sturdiness also helps you cut, as it's so bulky that you won't risk bending or breaking the knife if you apply pressure when needed. I did see some photos and comments of rust, but I think those people are just slow and don't know how to take care of something. Walmart sells entire sets of knives for like $10, so if you're going to go and spend $50 on 1 knife, you NEED TO TAKE CARE OF IT. You can spend a $1000 on a knife, it ain't gonna take care of itself. If you don't take care of your items, they will deteriorate. You can't buy a $50 knife and treat it like a $2 knife from Walmart. This knife is stainless steel. Metal + water + oxygen = no bueno. That is basic chemistry, regardless of how much a knife costs, rust will form when a combination of metal, water, and oxygen are allowed to sit for a period of time. Every single time I use this knife, the FIRST thing I do is wash it with hot water and a soapy sponge. Afterwards, I dry it off with a towel. I then spray oil on it, you don't need to be all fancy and get mineral oil, I just spray avocado oil from Costco on it then use a napkin to spread it around the entirety of the knife. The oil acts as a barrier between the metal, water, and oxygen, thus preventing it from rusting. I then put the knife in its leather sleeve and put it away. If that sounds complicated to you, idk what to tell you. It takes me less than 30 seconds to do all of that. (PS you're supposed to do this same thing with wooden/bamboo cutting boards) That is how you're supposed to take care of a knife. If you're going to use the knife, then give it a brief rinse and let it sit in your sink with water and food particles all night before you finally wash it the next day, your knife WILL rust no matter how expensive it is. If you don't want to take care of a metal knife, then go get those cheap cancerous non-stick knives from Walmart. My rant on that is over. Overall, the knife is amazing and has made me much more confident in the kitchen. Bonus, it came with a mini version of the knife which I was able to give to my girlfriend (it's actually insanely sharp so she is not allowed to use it).

THE BEST KNIFE I HAVE EVER OWNED! My husband bought me the 6 inch model. Oh my goodness, it is such an incredible knife. I use it to cut meat, veggies and fruits. This baby is the real deal. It holds its edge wonderfully. I cannot recommend a better knife. I cook a ton of food and take this with me to Loaves and Fishes where I cook for 60+ people. All my helpers want to use my knife! It is a heavier knife, but that makes cutting even easier. As for the bad pictures on the reviews with rust and chips. Take care of your knives. Wash it and dry it immediately, and don't try to hack a rock. It is used for food. I AM ONE HAPPY, HAPPY CUSTOMER!

Never write reviews but this knife is a pretty good buy. If you want to know if the knife is good, yes it is. It’s solid steel with a good heft, comfortable handle, and sharp out of the box. You can use it for most kitchen tasks that call for a sharp, hefty blade. I made this my main kitchen knife and use it frequently. But that’s not why I wanted to write a review... I expected just the knife in the box but it comes with a full size leather sheath with a loop if you plan on taking it somewhere (think camping or cookout). Not amazing quality but it is leather and serves its purpose. Okay so that’s cool but there is more. This knife comes with…. A miniature version of the knife with, wait for it… it’s own leather sheath for storing and taking it on the go. This sounds like a gimmick but I found it actually pretty useful as a letter and box opener. It’s just a cool value add that’s actually nice to have, picture with quarter for scale included. They also include a whetstone for sharpening both blades. It’s pretty small and frankly I found it a bit scary trying to use the small stone. One slip up and I’d be sharpening the blade on my hand bones so I’d get a real set of sharpening stones to sharpen blades properly. That said, the sharpness out of the box was quite adequate and I’d expect it to hold up quite well if cared for. In closing, cool knife with a bit more than expected, great price for what you get!

My husband This full tank, Siberian knife. It was very easy to sharpen, albeit it did not come sharpened. It was very dull, and there was no plastic casing around the knife as I had seen in other reviews. However, once he sharpened it, he really really liked it. The mini knife that it comes with was very sharp and he uses that one day today and keeps it on his belt. These were a birthday gift and he loves them! The large knife is very heavy, it is pretty balanced for how heavy it is for the blade to handle ratio. He loves to use it for larger meats and butchering. It is true to size as advertised. Overall, I do recommend this product, I do have to give it four stars because it did not come sharpened and if there is someone who might be inexperienced with sharpening knives, this product might not be for you.

Showed up at my door very sharp. Doesn't dull easily and fits my outdoor kitchen decor perfectly. Its versatile if you know what you're doing. Won't cut like a thinner finer knife but will chop and slice very well. Highly recommend

Let’s be real — this knife looks awesome right out of the box. The full tang Serbian-style cleaver has some serious weight to it, and it chops like a champ. It’s quickly become my go-to knife for everything from prepping meats to slicing herbs. The set also includes a comically small bonus knife — it’s sharp, but more of a novelty. Might be useful for cutting herbs, packaging, or fishing line, but don’t expect it to handle much more than that. One thing I was really impressed with is the sheath. It’s high quality and makes storing the knife safe and worry-free. You can tell it was designed with care — the knife fits securely and the material feels durable. Overall, this knife is a win. Great craftsmanship, awesome weight, solid performance, and a cool look. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a serious blade in the kitchen or at the grill.

This knife is amazing. Very good quality and holds an edge well.