The Hezhen Master Series Chef’s knife is well-made with a thin blade grind. However, I want to address one key point about the handle design. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the review.
Blade Features and Aesthetics
The Hezhen Master Series Chef’s knife features a mirror-polished, sandblasted blade finish. It’s made from mono steel Sandvik 14C28N, heat-treated to around 58-59 on the Rockwell scale. This steel offers solid edge retention, durability, and corrosion resistance, and it’s easy to sharpen. The handle is made from olive wood with a mosaic pin at the end of the handle.
Handle Ergonomics
The handle is designed to fit various hand sizes comfortably. However, during my testing, I noticed a slight bump beneath the handle when using a pinch grip near the blade. While not discomforting, it was consistently noticeable.
This bump wasn’t on other Hezhen knives with a similar handle design.
When gripping the handle further back or placing my thumb on top, my fingers naturally avoided the bump, and it felt comfortable to hold. However, I don’t typically recommend those grips.
The handle should feel comfortable for male and female users across various hand sizes (see picture charts).
The Blade & Blade Profile
The blade features a mirror polish and a sandblasted finish, enhancing its corrosion resistance. Its thinner front part is excellent for precision cutting, while the overall profile leans towards the curvier side, ideal for a rocking motion. With a width of approximately 53mm, combined with the handle design, it offers good knuckle clearance. Although, there’s a slight stickiness with certain foods and their water content.
Choil & Spine Taper
The thinness of the blade behind the edge, visible in the choil, indicates that it easily glides through dense foods without splitting them. The spine tapers nicely from 2.0mm above the heel to 1.8mm in the middle, adding to the knife’s overall finesse.
Balance Point & Weight
The balance point is located above the heel, providing a well-balanced feel when pinched at that spot. This ensures the knife isn’t front-heavy or handle-heavy. Weighing in at 200 grams, it strikes a good balance, neither too light nor too heavy.
Key Takeaways
Overall, the Hezhen Master Series knife showcases solid craftsmanship, with a thinly ground Sandvik 14C28N blade that balances durability and precision. Its curved profile is great for those who favor a rocking motion, and the handle is designed to fit a variety of hand sizes. However, I noticed a slight bump under the handle when using a pinch grip on the blade. While not uncomfortable, it was always present. This issue didn’t show up on other Hezhen knives with similar handles. Since the handle is hand-finished, it’s something to keep in mind, with a pinch grip on the blade, you may notice the same bump as I did.
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