Furi FX 8-Inch Coppertail East/West Knife

This handsome Coppertail knife is known as the East/West because it combines the traditional scalloped edge of a Japanese santoku, excellent for thin slicing of delicate foods such as tomatoes, with the rocking and chopping motion of a Western chef's knife. The beautifully balanced knife feels substantially hefty and features an extremely sharp blade that is easily sharpened. As the blade wears and lightens over time, the copper "tail" on the handle can be filed to counterbalance the weight. At eight inches in length, the knife makes a superb all-around kitchen knife, and a fabulous gift for the professional home chef. Like all Füri knives, the Coppertail should be washed and dried by hand, and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri