The knife has the heft of European blade with the sharper cutting angle of a Japanese knife ... give you a level of effortless slicing through meat, herbs and non-root veg that's comparable ...

Its blades are tough and sharp, generally heavier than other brands' knives of the same size. That makes them ideal for tough tasks like slicing meat off the bone or cutting up dense root vegetables.

and eight 4.5-inch steak knives, along with kitchen shears and a self-sharpening block that doubles as storage. One customer said the blades cut through meat and frozen veggies like butter ...

While serrated knives excel at cutting through bread or delicate pastries, they're not suited for slicing meat. Instead of ...