At the beginning of the month, I relished the opportunity to share with you all my transcendental experience using the most recent addition to my mother’s cutlery, the MOSFiATA 8-inch chef’s knife. Toward the end of my anecdote, I promised my readers that I would return with a full review once I had one of my own.
It took a tad longer than expected — summer plans will have that effect — but better late than never. The MOSFiATA 8-inch chef’s knife I ordered for myself lives up to my maiden experience and subsequent expectations. The knife, emblazoned with its beautiful pattern redolent of Damascus steel, is just as super sharp as advertised, and it has become my go-to for the majority of my tasks in the kitchen. I use my MOSFiATA knife in the morning to cut up fruit, and I use it in the evening to prepare meats and vegetables for dinner.
In addition to its efficacy, the comfort this knife provides to the user cannot be ignored. I have weak wrists (or at least that is what my mother told me constantly growing up), and cutting for long periods can result in lingering stress or fatigue. I have yet to have that issue with the MOSFiATA 8-inch chef’s knife, despite using it much more frequently than I am accustomed to. This knife actually makes food preparation enjoyable. For me at least, this is no small feat.
I have had this knife for a couple weeks now, and although that perhaps is not long enough to truly vouch for its durability, I feel pretty comfortable taking MOSFiATA at its word on that front. Everything else in their listing has turned out to be accurate, so why would they lead me astray on how long it holds up? Consider that with the fact that it is made from high-quality German steel with a solid Micarta handle, and you’ll easily see my point.
I should also note that the chef’s knife comes with a finger guard, blade guard and sharpener. I have not had to use the sharpener yet, but the finger guard and blade guard have both come in handy, keeping my digits and my knife in solid condition, respectively.
For anyone looking for a new knife that can accomplish a wide range of kitchen functions, I highly recommend the MOSFiATA chef’s knife. I’d get it now, too, before the price goes up further. I’m guessing it is becoming popular: When I first wrote about it, it cost just $30; now it is $40.
