ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Pro 6 Inch Chef Knife - High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife with Ergonomic Handle - Perfect for Slicing, Dicing & Chopping Vegetables, Meat & Herbs

The SHAPE of 6" zwillig pro is the deal maker or breaker. Some reviewers dislike it. I love the scimitar shape. I can stab into a head of cauliflower and then follow through. The weight of the knife assists me so my hands don't work so hard. The 6" blade is manageable for a female or someone with small hands. The beefy blade means I can put my left hand on top of the knife for an extra assist. This isn't standard knife technique but if you have weak hands or arthritis you will know why this helps.If you're used to the rocking back & forth motion for speed cutting, you might dislike this shape. The super wide blade means items adhere to it as you slice. You must pause and remove food from the knife. If I were working in a commercial kitchen this would seem too slow.. I would want that speed cutting. As a home cook I listen to music and relax when I prep, so I don't mind a slower knife. Also, it's beautiful. I like the way it looks on my magnetic knife holder.I bought the 6 inch zwillig pro chef to replace a henkels 8 inch chef I got 42 years ago for my first cooking job. The Henkel knife performed great for 42 years, but when I got arthritis, food prep became painful and dangerous. The new zwillig 6" is a total game changer. It's a beast [in a good way].