Stealth Knife

I wonder what this puppy looks like on radar....

First time I've ever seen a black ceramic knife blade.

From the website:

Kyocera Ceramic Knife

Professional chefs have long known the advantages of a ceramic knife.

Not only does the blade hold its sharp edge for years without a single sharpening, the high-density material prevents bacteria from breeding, which is important when cutting meats and poultry.

Lightweight and perfectly balanced, this knife is rust-free, non-staining and dishwasher-safe.

Measures 11"L overall.

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The assertion above that "professional chefs have long known the advantages of a ceramic knife" comes as a bit of a surprise to me: I've never read about a chef who raved about his ceramic blades but I've seen many who are powerfully attached to their steel versions.

But I digress.

If you've always wondered about what it might be like to use a ceramic blade but been put off by their inordinate expense, consider my experience, for what it's worth.

I sprang for a Kyocera ceramic-bladed paring knife some years ago and haven't been impressed.

The blade has chipped and doesn't cut nearly as well as my Henckels (steel) paring knife.

And no — I didn't use the knife to try and open bottles, etc.

I don't plan to ever buy another knife with a ceramic blade.

But I sure do like that black.

$89.99.