The review has a photo of an Indian made and a Chinese made knives, but I feel like that's a different product than the OP. I thought the Zwilling line was specifically the German made stuff as opposed to the Wusthoff line or the J A Henckels line. I may be completely off, so I welcome any and all corrections.
Most of the knives on sale here are stamped knives, and I'd recommend people wait and spend the extra for forged knives. (A quick google for "stamped vs forged kitchen knives" will show you the difference.) They are usually better balanced and better made, and the Zwilling forged series is among the best out there. On this particular sale, the forged Four-Star 8" Chef is the only knife I'd own (and in fact, do).
Most of the knives on sale here are stamped knives, and I'd recommend people wait and spend the extra for forged knives. (A quick google for "stamped vs forged kitchen knives" will show you the difference.) They are usually better balanced and better made, and the Zwilling forged series is among the best out there. On this particular sale, the forged Four-Star 8" Chef is the only knife I'd own (and in fact, do).
You are correct that forged is better, But, at this price point, stamped is completely acceptable, and will serve most home cooks just fine. All of the other well-reviewed knives at the price point, Victorinox's Fibrox, Forschner, etc. are stamped, too.
You can't expect Lexus luxury at Civic price point (unless you're buying used).
Most of the knives on sale here are stamped knives, and I'd recommend people wait and spend the extra for forged knives. (A quick google for "stamped vs forged kitchen knives" will show you the difference.) They are usually better balanced and better made, and the Zwilling forged series is among the best out there. On this particular sale, the forged Four-Star 8" Chef is the only knife I'd own (and in fact, do).
Depends on what you want. A forged knife isn't necessarily better. For a german knife with standard softer more durable steel a forged one is probably has better fit and finish. A lot Japanese knives are laser cut and not forged but they use harder steels and make better slicers but they are also prone to chipping, if you hit things like bone or frozen meats. The zwilling formation knife listed uses a much harder steel fc61 which is found in the miyabi line and is made in japan. It's probably lasercut and not forged. That tiny knife is also 50 bucks which I would rather use the money towards a more versatile bigger knife.
If you can sharpen your own knife and don't mind doing it. A stamped knife is perfectly fine for your needs.
Depends on what you want. A forged knife isn't necessarily better. For a german knife with standard softer more durable steel a forged one is probably has better fit and finish. A lot Japanese knives are laser cut and not forged but they use harder steels and make better slicers but they are also prone to chipping, if you hit things like bone or frozen meats. The zwilling formation knife listed uses a much harder steel fc61 which is found in the miyabi line and is made in japan. It's probably lasercut and not forged. That tiny knife is also 50 bucks which I would rather use the money towards a more versatile bigger knife.
If you can sharpen your own knife and don't mind doing it. A stamped knife is perfectly fine for your needs.
Worth noting stamped knives usually use thinner steel stock making them better for thin slicing.
Stamped knives are also lighter so helps with fatigue for longer usage.
You're 100% correct, forged knives aren't always the best choice.
Most of the knives on sale here are stamped knives, and I'd recommend people wait and spend the extra for forged knives. (A quick google for "stamped vs forged kitchen knives" will show you the difference.) They are usually better balanced and better made, and the Zwilling forged series is among the best out there. On this particular sale, the forged Four-Star 8" Chef is the only knife I'd own (and in fact, do).
Forged is better but I'm pretty sure 95% of home users wont be able to tell the difference between forged and stamped.
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You can't expect Lexus luxury at Civic price point (unless you're buying used).
If you can sharpen your own knife and don't mind doing it. A stamped knife is perfectly fine for your needs.
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The paring knife is a two person knife, made in Spain.
If you can sharpen your own knife and don't mind doing it. A stamped knife is perfectly fine for your needs.
Worth noting stamped knives usually use thinner steel stock making them better for thin slicing.
Stamped knives are also lighter so helps with fatigue for longer usage.
You're 100% correct, forged knives aren't always the best choice.
I am so happy with it, now it's back to $70, glad I got 2 of it.