Case XX WR Household Kitchen Knife, Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel Blade, Made In USA

Made in USA. Been using this for a week, this will be my primary knife for kitchen use.

When you don't have nor need a large chef knife, this one is the ticket to easy kitchen prep. It works very well for trimming up st louis style ribs and also makes short work of a chicken or pork shoulder. And it is made in USA which is always a plus.

Case has been around a long time and makes great knives for all types of things. This is a very good pairing knife and I have bought around 5 over time. All knives have a hood sharp edge when first bought but the material the knife you buy determines if you can hone the blade to make it sharp again when it dulls.

We bought this knife originally to slice our tomatoes - it is so sharp and versatile that we now use it to slice bread, small rolls, vegetables, etc . Many hours of slicing with it and a great gift after someone has used it at our house and loved it as much as we do. It is serrated and VERY sharp.We have had ours for years and have a light case to protect the blade - just gave this knife to our daughter and one to friends - both so happy to receive it.

The Case brand has always been synonymous with quality since I was a kid 60+ years ago. When we needed new kitchen knives I shopped around and compared steels and price. The Case brand came out as the best steel for the money, though they aren't the cheapest around, you do get what you pay for. Case will tell you the steel in this knife is NOT stainless and should not be placed in the dishwasher or put away wet. They aren't kidding.The good: Excellent steel at a good price point. The steel holds an edge. Most of the time, all I need to do is touch up the edge and every few months, because I can't abide knife which isn't razor sharp, I do a full edge re-bevel and sharpening.The bad: The knife heel is squared off, leaving a sharp point which can cut you. I rounded the knife heel off with a whetstone, rendering it a bit safer. Given today's litigation minded society, I would think Case would simply have the blades stamped out with the heel rounded, or add a bolster.The ugly: The knife handles are black walnut and unfinished. Mine showed some sander/grinder marks. My biggest gripe is they are unfinished. You have to seal them yourself. I used some commercial oil sealer on them and will continue to apply it as needed.These are excellent knives overall and I'm glad I bought them. They aren't the cheapest, nor are they the most expensive. You will get what you pay for, which is more than can be said for some of the hight priced offerings out there.

This is my go to knife for everyday use. I love it

I bought this for my dad even though it’s a tomato knife. He uses it for everything. He said it’s his favorite one.

I am not a chef so I don't use this knife regularly, but it is sharp and well made. It has a lifetime warranty as well. From what I have read , the edge is durable. I will sharpen it myself unlike our Cutco knives which go back to the factory for service/repair. I have had more than a few Case pocket knives and have always been pleased with how easy they are to sharpen.