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ZWILLING Pro 8-inch, Traditional Chef's Knife

$164.99
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Professional-quality, user-friendly knife  

  • Special formula high-carbon German stainless steel  
  • Innovative curved bolster for precision, safety, and comfort  
  • Triple-rivet handle for comfort and durability
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This 8-inch chef’s knife is a reliable, all-rounder knife, perfect for almost every kitchen task. Chop herbs, dice onions, and mince garlic with this workhorse blade.

ZWILLING Pro boasts a unique curved bolster that acts as an extension of the hand, supporting the professional pinch grip, with thumb and index finger on the blade, for safe cutting and less fatigue. The blade was designed with a broad curve in the front to facilitate the rocking motion of Western cutting, while the straight back is ideal for the chopping motion Japanese knives were designed for. The full length of the blade can be used when cutting and can be sharpened from bolster to tip.

  • Curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort   
  • SIGMAFORGE knife is forged from a single piece of special formula high-carbon stainless steel   
  • Ice-hardened FRIODUR blade starts sharper, stays sharper longer  
  • Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge ensures ideal cutting angle for sharpness and durability   
  • Full tang and handle are triple riveted for superb stability and comfort  
  • Dishwasher safe, hand wash recommended   
  • Made in Germany

  • Item no. 38411-203
Characteristics
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Substance: special formula steel
  • Type of handle: exposed tang
  • Type of edge: fine edge
  • Edge finishing: V-edge
  • Manufacturing method: forged
  • Blade hardness (HRC): 55-58 HRC
  • Colour handle: black matte
  • Substance handle: plastic
Measurements
  • Net weight: 0.57 lbs
  • Length of product: 12.99 in
  • Width of product: 0.67 in
  • Height of product: 1.97 in
  • Blade length: 7.87 in
  • Handle length: 4.53 in
  • Handle width: 0.67 in
  • Blade width: 0.08 in
  • Blade thickness: 0.08 in

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USER-FRIENDLY, GERMAN-MADE KNIVES

ZWILLING Pro is our most chef-friendly knife on the market. These versatile knives were designed to support the professional pinch grip for safe and controlled use.

Discover the Pro difference

INNOVATIVE BOLSTER

Unique curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort.

SUPERIOR STEEL

Proudly made in Germany, our specially formulated German stainless steel has been perfected for almost 300 years.

QUALITY PRODUCTION

As the largest manufacturer of knives globally, we own our factories so we can control the quality at every step of production

 
 
 
 

  • Superior Steel

    Fully forged from a single piece of special-formula high-carbon stainless steel.

  • Razor-Sharp Blade

    Precision-honed blade and laser-controlled edge for superior sharpness.

  • Innovative Bolster

    Curved bolster acts as an extension of the hand, encouraging cutting with improved precision, safety, and comfort.

  • Comfortable Handle

    Full tang and handle are triple-riveted for superb stability and comfort.
Zwilling Pro Series

Introducing Our Signature ZWILLING Pro Knife Series

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what's the difference between 38411-203 and 38401-200? Both are 8" Pro Chef's knives.

Asked by: keik
Thank you for your question! The main difference between the ZWILLING Pro 8-inch Traditional Chef's Knife and the ZWILLING Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife lies in the spine of the blade. The ZWILLING Pro 8-inch Traditional Chef's Knife features a rounded spine, which is designed for added comfort, especially during tasks that involve a lot of cutting or chopping with a rocking motion. In contrast, the ZWILLING Pro 8-inch Chef's Knife has a straight spine, providing a more traditional cutting experience with a precise, straightforward cutting motion. Both knives are crafted with the same high-quality, forged blade, but the spine shape influences the handling based on your preferred cutting technique. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contatct our Zwilling customer service team at [hello@zwillingus.com]. Any of our associates will be happy to help!
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2025-11-04

What is the best tool to sharpen the 8 inch zwilling traditional pro knife?

Asked by: LaBell
ZWILLING 9" SHARPENING STEEL #32576-230 or Zwilling 4-Stage Pull Through Knife Sharpener #32602-001
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2023-05-18

what is the difference between this knife and the other 8 inch pro (Item no. 38401-203)?

Asked by: Daverp
Hi Zwilling Pro’s D-shaped Blade has a broad curve in the front to facilitate a broader rocking motion. Whereas the Traditional Blade is not D-shaped.
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2022-09-13

Hello, do you carry a (non-slim) 7" version of this Traditional chef knive ? It seems in France they have: https://www.zwilling.com/fr/zwilling-pro-couteau-de-chef-18-cm-plastique-38405-181-0/38405-181-0.html?cgid=our-brands_zwilling_cutlery_pro#start=1

Asked by: VAK2109
Thank you for contacting ZWILLING! We are sorry no we do not have this series in the U.S. Regards, Zwilling
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2021-10-28

Hi. Can I request this model to Netherlands? Because a can not find it in catalog when I search in Netherlands

Asked by: Artur1
Thank you for contacting ZWILLING! We are sorry: we do nit ship out of the U.S.A Please check out Zwilling: https://www.zwilling.com/nl/zwilling/messen-scharen/ We hope this helps! Regards Zwilling
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2021-10-13

What is the thickness of the spine and the width of the blade?

Asked by: kendo
The blade is 1.8" wide and 0.16" thick.
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2020-08-14

zwilling pro 7 chef's knife can it cut chicken into half

Asked by: somi
Yes, this knife is appropriate for cutting cooked and/or raw chicken.
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2018-05-29

What is the factory recommended cutting edge angle for this model? I noticed other knives in this series are set at 15 degrees. Would sharpness last longer if set at 20 degrees?

Asked by: Adrian L
This knife has a blade angle of 15° on each side (for a total blade angle of 30°). The angle doesn't determine how long sharpness will last. You will have to maintain the edge (at 12°-15°) to keep the blade sharp.
Answered by: ZWILLING
Date published: 2018-05-01
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