ZWILLING Professional S Chef's Knife 8 in
- 8 inch chef's knife blade
- 57 Rockwell hardness
- 15 degrees per side edge angle
- Forged from one piece of high carbon, no-stain steel
- Full tang polymer handle with three rivets
- Dishwasher safe, made in Germany
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Hard steel and a fine edge angle in a forged build from Germany, suited to everyday prep. Weight and sharpening instructions are not in the listing.
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ASIN: B00004RFLICategory: Chef's Knives
Overview
A home cook wanting a forged German chef's knife gets a blade made from a single piece of special formula high carbon steel, ice-hardened with the FRIODUR process, and a polymer handle bonded to a full tang.
The reason to choose it is the one-piece forged build and high hardness rating, which favor edge retention. The limitation is that the listing says nothing about weight or warranty.
Who it's for
Home cooks who chop, slice and dice daily and prefer a full-tang German-style blade fit it best. Those who want a lightweight or thin Japanese-style blade should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Forged from a single piece of steel
- Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade
- Full tang with three rivets
- Fine edge angle per side
- Weight not listed
- Only one blade length in this listing
Performance notes
Hardness decides how long the edge lasts, and the stated Rockwell rating points to good retention. The fine edge angle lets the blade slice with little force, and the full tang carries balance back through the handle.
Specifications
| Brand | Zwilling |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade length | 8 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Special formula high carbon no-stain steel |
| Construction Type | Sigma forge, single piece of solid steel |
| Handle Material | Polymer, three rivets, full tang |
| Other details | |
| Edge angle | 15 degrees per side |
| Hardness | 57 Rockwell |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
Frequently asked questions
What angle should I use to sharpen the Zwilling Professional S chef's knife?
The listing gives an edge angle of 15 degrees per side.
Can the Professional S chef's knife go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The title lists it as dishwasher safe.
Is the Professional S knife stamped or forged?
Forged. The specs say it is forged from a single piece of solid steel.