Kitchen knives
We last tested kitchen knives in 2013. There are no updates planned.
Scanpan
Classic Cook’s Knife
recommended
80
Price guide
$110
This knife has good handling, very good initial sharpness and excellent edge durability.
Test results
- 75Handling
- 86Initial sharpness
- 90Edge durability
Good points
- Good handling.
- Very good initial sharpness.
- Excellent edge durability.
Bad points
(No obvious bad points.)
How we test
Overall score:
- Handling (60 percent)
- Initial sharpness (20 percent)
- Edge durability (20 percent)
Price is based on a March 2013 price survey.
Model
- Price guide
$110
- Origin
China
Specifications
- Size (cm)
20
- Weight (g)
308
- Handle
Plastic
More info
- Notes
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Good weight and durability
Pros
I have the smaller 15cm version of this knife and use it as my everyday cooking knife. I find the grip comfortable and a nice shape and weight for handling -I see it is the same shape but smaller than the 20cm one. It has lasted well over 10 years but could do with a professional sharpen now - having siad that, my teenager just sliced a tomato easily with it last week. It is perfect for veges, large fruit and meat.
And at this price $99 for the 15cm length (less 50% at Briscoes), it's a bargain.
Cons
I only wonder if dearer knives maintain their new ultra sharp longer altho this is plenty sharp.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Lynda G.
Used 6 months or more