Classic 7" Hollow Edge Craftsman

Pulled the knife out of the box and was surprised by how balanced it feels in hand—the high-carbon steel holds a sharp edge right away. Used it to break down a whole chicken and a butternut squash without needing to switch blades once.

The curved blade glides through chicken thighs like they're butter, and the hollow edge keeps even sticky stuff from clinging. I've been breaking down whole birds and slicing brisket with the same knife all week, which I didn't expect from one blade.

I was skeptical about a hybrid shape, but this thing slices pork loin and breaks down a whole chicken without swapping knives. The single-piece forged build feels solid in hand and the curve makes thin cuts way easier than my old chef's knife.