#Wusthof xline review trial#

After the task to chiffonade basil leaves, we detected a moderate amount of bruising. In addition to requiring more pressure to cut through the sweet potato, we also had to push down on the blade to cut it in half. It easily sliced through a tomato, onion and raw chicken breast with little-to-no sticking. It delivered on its promise of a non-slip ergonomic handle, offering a sure, comfortable grip that makes it an ideal choice for beginners, too. Victorinox has earned a reputation for its Swiss-made knives and this model is a great all-around knife at an affordable price.

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#Wusthof xline review trial#

It was among the least expensive knives we tested, and we appreciated that it comes with a 60-day home trial so you can try it out risk-free. The Misen also comes with a card insert that provides helpful tips for holding the knife and care instructions to extend the life of your knife. It wipes clean after most cutting tasks though extra scrubbing was needed to erase the marks left from dicing the sweet potato. As with the Made-In, extra pressure needed to be applied to cut the sweet potato in half, but it performed better on the basil chiffonade, leaving minimal bruising. It performed all of the cutting tasks with ease, though we found that some ingredients like onion slices and chicken breast strips stuck to the knife. If you’re just getting comfortable with using a chef’s knife, the 8-inch Misen is lightweight and easy to maneuver, which can be helpful for beginners. Overall, this is a great workhorse knife and its price makes it a great value, especially when compared with other name brand manufacturers with a similar design.Īnother solid, all-around chef’s knife at a great value is the Misen Chef’s Knife.

We appreciated that it came with a sheath for storing the knife and liked the polished packaging, complete with a branded bandage (just in case!). It washed up easily by hand with warm, soapy water, though it needed extra scrubbing after dicing sweet potatoes. 5 pounds and the handle provides a comfortable grip that’s conducive to a rhythmic rocking motion for slicing. It feels sturdy yet not too heavy in the hand, weighing in at. This knife required a little more elbow grease for cutting denser foods like sweet potatoes, and though it was easy to chiffonade basil, we noticed that the leaves were moderately bruised. Hardly any effort was required for tasks like slicing tomatoes and cutting through an unpeeled onion and slicing it. We loved the Made In 8 Inch Chef Knife for its sturdy construction (it’s fully forged from a single rod of premium metal) and ability to tackle any cutting task with excellent results.