Morakniv Classic Paring Kitchen Knife Black Wood vs Cold Steel 8" Chef's Knife Kitchen Classics 59KSCZ

The handle looks like the classic morakniv but is quite a bit thinner but still too big for my XL hands. I am used to peeling by holding a paring knife in my knuckle joint and anchor the fruit/vegetable on my thumb that motion is impossible with the size of that handle. The handle has no indication that would tell me which side of the knife is sharpened and the blade in itself has not much of a distinction between sharpened edge and spine and every so often I try cutting something with the dull side. The blade is too wide to do more intricate work or work through grooved veggies

4. The handle is a little textured for me. Most people seem to love it. I'd prefer a smoother handle with no places for bacteria to hide

I had this knife in my watch list for quite a while and just happened to refresh the list one night just before going to bed. I was lucky enough to get it that way for a very healthy discount and my only regret now is that I didn't order two at that price. I could keep one in my trailer for camping trips if I had done that.

Great factory hone. Blade looks good, very pretty. Handle is very utilitarian. Overall, good quality