I have owned a Zwilling J. Henckels chef's knife for almost twenty years. It is a good knife, but I wanted something different for a change. I must say that this knife from Robert Herder is much better. It is a beautiful knife, truly razor-sharp, and it feels very comfortable in the hand. Immediately after the first use, the blade starts to discolour; that is simply what standing still does. So you cannot leave it lying around after use; the knife must be rinsed and dried immediately after use. But then again, it is a small effort, especially when compared to the ease of cutting. Do be careful, though, because I accidentally bumped my finger lightly against the edge, which immediately resulted in a nasty gash… That is how sharp it is. The price is striking. I saw the same knife in a number of shops, but considerably more expensive. One shop even charged €65 more. For that money, you could buy a nice knife.

I bought this knife together with the Lignum Santoku; it makes a very nice set. Unlike the Santoku, this is a somewhat heavier knife and, of course, larger. Just like the Santoku, it arrives neatly packaged and looks beautiful in the oil. When you take it out of the box, you can still enjoy the shiny blade for a moment; after a day of work, it has already discolored, which I think looks nice. The knife is beautifully sharpened and stays sharp well with a few quick touches before use. It was a bit of a wait for the knife to be delivered, but this knife is certainly worth the wait!

A very beautiful knife, well-finished, but above all with a beautifully thin blade that enhances its cutting properties. I haven't come across a knife that cuts better yet. It is quite a price for a kitchen knife, but with the thought that I will enjoy it for a very long time, I went ahead and bought it. Every time you use it, just rinse it in soapy water and dry it, and you will enjoy this solid quality for a very long time. I always work with as few knives as possible in the kitchen; I do almost everything with this one. I might buy another one from the same series.

Beautiful knife and, as I have come to expect from Robert Herder, razor-sharp and very easy to keep sharp with a ceramic sharpening steel; top quality, highly recommended for everyone. I also have the peeler, regular paring knives, and buckels from Herder myself, and Knives and Tools; super good deliveries, always a top shop

I have been active as a chef in kitchens at home and abroad for 27 years now. I have handled quite a few knives. I have owned a "Robert Herder '1922' chef's knife 21 cm carbon" for the past 3 weeks and I must say that I haven't regretted my purchase for a single moment. The knife fits comfortably in the hand, is razor-sharp, and cuts superbly. The blade does get stained and darkens after use. Sharpening the knife briefly twice a day on the ceramic honing "steel" keeps it sharp. I received an Eden ceramic sharpening rod as a gift, which is highly recommended for keeping your knife sharp.

Stunningly beautiful knife. Well-finished handle, which hasn't always been the case with Herder. The blade tapers off nicely, the point is a bit lower than on modern German knives. The finish of the spine and bevel could have been better, but that is easily remedied. And then comes the work. I have never encountered such an easy-to-handle knife before. Thinly ground but not featherlight. Center of gravity a fraction in front of the bolster. Even after a few hours, no trace of fatigue or cramping. A true joy to work with. And stunningly beautiful too, or did I already say that?

A delightful knife with a lovely, authentic design. It can be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge, but because it is carbon steel, the extreme sharpness wears off quite quickly. For some reason, it continues to cut very well, probably due to the "thin grind". Both finely chopping herbs and rocking the blade are a joy. In summary, it is a very beautiful knife for the enthusiast who is also willing to maintain it.

The blade is as sharp as you could wish for right out of the box. Apart from one minor detail, the handle is also beautifully crafted. The knife fits perfectly in the hand and is simply a joy to use. Proper care of the carbon steel is second nature, because you can't just carelessly put away such a fine tool.