Seems to be a good Chefs knife for the price. I have big hands and the handle is larger I think. My only concern is that it might be heavy? comments?
1706242
Definitely not heavy, quite light actually. My 4' 8" Japanese chef loves her 8", but you can get a 10" also. It's pretty comparable to other Japanese knives that come in at twice the price. -Jeff in Clearwater, FL
1706243
It's heavy compared to stamped knives (like the cheap ones you can get at a grocery store), but not heavy compared to other forged ones (like Wussthof or some of the nicer grocery store ones). Also, it takes so much less force to cut through stuff, it's really not a hindrance at all. Especially because it's very well balanced. I like the weight quite a lot.
1706244
It's heavy compared to stamped knives (like the cheap ones you can get at a grocery store), but not heavy compared to other forged ones (like Wussthof or some of the nicer grocery store ones).Also, it takes so much less force to cut through stuff, it's really not a hindrance at all. Especially because it's very well balanced. I like the weight quite a lot.
954026
It is a really grippy handle even when wet, I have never had it happen, I wouldn't worry about it. Super comfortable ergonomical and grippy ruberized handle. Most comfortable and sharpest knife I have ever owned.
2232
For what the knife is and what it does I will say no, its not to heavy...I have several knives ZT and a Micro tech..This is the one I carry most..My other ZT is an automatic an my MT is so a out the front auto...All 3 knives open at the same speed. You can't go wrong with this knife period.
2238588
You are right to be concerned due to the vague title. There are many "Chinese" chef's knives out there priced from $12-25, but for this price point (for the Dexter image shown) it'd better be a Dexter, whose Chinese chefs knife with wood handle is excellent and made in the USA. I would only purchase from Amazon or trusted source, if in doubt. I've used my Dexter for over 15 years.
2230
It is a nice Knife, heavy enough to do any cutting task, not terribly bulky or heavy either, the clip on mine is extremely snug when in my jeans almost to the point of hard to get out which is good so I don't have to worry about loosing it. On the other hand it is a bit hard to get out on the fly, but I your adrenaline is pumping you probably wouldn't even notice. It flips open and locks with authority and mine was razor sharp out of the box. Hope this was helpful.
1477336
I have not had any problems with this knife. One of the best knives I have bought in a long time.
1026937
The knife overall is pretty robust and I have used it for batoning with no problems. I do see the wood handle might break if hit while batoning, so I plan on replacing it with paracord more than likely!
575176
It weighs a tad over a pound. But if you have trouble gripping knives this would be ideal. You don't have to keep lifting it, just rock it over what you are chopping. Sharp and effective.
2199005
This a nice looking knife I would use as backup knife thick blade long sharp myself not my primary tool I like mine but I don't take mine to the bush. Some with more training might . I an not sure if I am qualified to answer your question
1243166
Haven't had a chance to beat mine up quite yet... I don't think batoning would hurt it much... at all really. It's a Brickhouse of a knife, very heavy, very sturdy. Also, if you do manage to mess this beast up, at least it was only $20 right?
851750
To me, it has been a great knife. Very sharp! A shith might be a good because of its shape and ware and tare on the pocket.
2270950
The handle is not abnormally heavy. I really like the design and feel. If you do buy it make sure you really slam the handle into the blade. otherwise it will be wobbly.
2231
The knife is on the heavy side but is very reliable. As for a knife that is stylish and is lighter made with the same type of steel I would personally go with a spyderco sage carbon fiber as the blade length is almost the same I and the choral near the blade is really nice for cutting. Also the leaf blade design really stands out. If you don't want to break the bank the spyderco stretch, and endura are longer other options with nice steel. I own lots of other pocket knives from different makers but I like the feel of spyderco knives over most knife manufacturers.
1941261
Honestly I prefer a larger heavier blade and it is comfortable its sheeth is nice and distributes the weight very well. It also has a hole for 550 paracord to strap to your thigh as well which helps a lot. I love it and I also love the BK-9 which is heavier. It is all personal preference but for a survival situation I would use the BK-9 or BK-7 but I leave for the Marines in five months and this is a wonderful knife.
2171408
It is a nice knife for the money though...I love the finger hole. I have big hands and it fit me perfectly. I just had alot of neck knives and gave it to a friend because he was admiring it.
1526961
Oh yeah, the action in it is just fine... If you have big hands (unlike myself), you may have to shuffle it around a little to figure out how it works best for you. I've got a friend with bigger mitts, and he hasn't complained a bit. It's a great little knife.
818644
In smaller hands, it would seem like a dagger, but the grip is excellent if you know how to hold the knife in more ways than one. It all depends on what grip techniques feel more natural to the user. I have large hands. The grip seems small in a tight grip but feels natural in a more relaxed yet subtle grip. It does have a nice grip. It feels ergonomic.