Question 1

What is the best way to sharpen this knofe?

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Talking to a Henkels rep at Costco about our knives getting dull my husband came home from Costco with a two stage manual sharpener that was recommended by the rep. I am not impressed with it. We did not get our knives from Costco. We have had the many years (at least 20).  My husband has always sharpened them with a wet stone or with the steel that comes with the block. Zwilling will take them in to sharpen them or you can take to another knife shop to sharpen. These last two options are what I think needs to be done to our knives since the other methods no longer work well. Seems like you need to have them professionally sharpened every 10 or 15 years. The pro series are supposed to be heirloom knives.

Question 2

How much did you pay for this knife? It's currently $150

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I bought my knife in June if 2020 for $140 from Amazon. It is my favorite knife. Most of my knives are pro series Henkels. I bought it from Amazon because it was significantly cheaper than buying from the Zwilling (Henkels website). You can pay less if you get the lower quality Henkels, but they are made in China or Spain, not Germany. Hope this helps.

Question 3

What are the key differences between this four star ii santoku from zwilling, and the pro santoku from zwilling?

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The biggest differences are in the handle and bolster.  Both are forged blades made in Germany, but the Four Star II series has a 3/4 tang molded into the handle with a stainless steel end cap to add balance.  The Pro series has a full tang attached with rivets, but also has a unique bolster that makes holding the knife very comfortable and ergonomic, it eases the hand into a "pinch grip" for more comfort and control.

Question 4

Is there a red logo on the handle?

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No red logo. Knife is one of my two favorites out of several (too many).

ASIN	B017Y5X5A0
Best Sellers Rank	#179,452 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #119 in Santoku Knives
Blade Color	silver
Blade Edge	Hollow Ground
Blade Material Type	High Carbon Stainless Steel
BladeLength	7 Inches
Brand Name	ZWILLING
Color	Stainless Steel
Construction Type	Forged
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (90)
Handle Material	Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Included Components	Pro 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Length	7 Inches
Item Weight	0.8 Pounds
Manufacturer	ZWILLING J.A. Henckels
Manufacturer Part Number	38408-183
Material Type	ZWILLING Special Formula High Carbon No Stain Steel
Model Number	38408-183
Size	7"
UPC	035886292850
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Pro 7" Hollow Edge Santoku Knife

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