Sharpens like a dream, holds an edge for months, not meals.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Beats $20 knives like Farberware or Cuisinart that arrive dull and lose edge after a week. Zwilling uses forged German steel, not stamped, and has a full tang for balance.
The Buy-Once Math
A $20 knife dulls in a month; sharpening costs $10 each time or replace yearly. Over 5 years: $100-150 vs $100 for Zwilling that lasts decades. Buy once, slice forever.