Kyocera vs Zwilling JA Henckels, knives?

Question

Hi guys, just want your opinion on what knife to get.
Ive narrowed my selection down to 2 very different knives.

7" Zwilling JA Henckels Japanese steel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zwilling-JA-Henckels-TWIN-Cermax-MD67-Knife-Knives-/170582177999?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item6d6f23be61#ht_826wt_952

6" Kyocera ceramic
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYOCERA-ceramic-KYOTOP-DAMASCUS-6-Blade-Chefs-Knife-KT-155-HIP-D-/260860426263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbc7e3817#ht_549wt_1139

Price is not an issue for me, I am just interested in which one will be the better knife for day to day use.
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Ceramic is good and holds its sharpness for the longest but if you breath on it too hard, it will break.



Steel is ok but the only great Henckels are the Twin Series (non-Japanese). The Zwillings are not very good knives. Also, non-carbon steel has to be sharpened more than carbon steel and ceramic.



If money is not a problem and you want a great knife with high longevity, look at the Wusthof Classic Ikon. It's high carbon German no-stain. Partial Bolster, compound tapered blade, contoured handles.

Answer 2

Kyocera Knives

Answer 3

The other 2 respondents are right in there answers, I am a former professional chef, with 20+ years of international experience, I would consider what your using them for, and if it is for home use either is fine, the ceramic is fine, but needs to be sent away to be sharpened, the Henckels is a good sturdy knife and holds up well, and the occasional steel to remove the burrs is easier to do.

Answer 4

Go with the steel knife.

There is the possibility, remote but a possibility, that the ceramic can break. The steel knife will last you for the rest of your life and you can leave it to me or your grandchildren.

Also the 7 inch blade is more usable in day to day use. 6 inch is small for some jobs.

I hope you have lifted these knives and held them in your hand. The choice of a knife depends greatly on the size of your hand and the heft of the knife.

Answer 5

I would select the 7" knife, but would prefer an 8" blade.



For that sort of money you want a knife that you will look after and keep sharp.

I would never buy a knife that I couldn't feel in my hand for comfort.