I use the 8 inch Dexter-Russell cook's knife (659-8). I bought it over 20 years ago. The price listed here is about $7.00 more than I paid then. Stays shaving sharp and balances (for me) beautifully. Best knife I ever bought, and I've owned a lot of them through the years. I think Kesco on Barrancas still carries them.
If memory serves, this has been posted on another thread here, also. I think I remember posting about some kind of knife. Reference the above about the knife fitting your hand; Cutco makes wonderful knife handles. I think that's the reason for their popularity. They feel great in just about anyone's hands. They are awful pricey though, and I don't think the steel is any better than the D-R. The handle on my D-R was a bit squared and sharp edged, but over the years it has rounded out very well. If I bought one and it was that big a problem, I would hit it with a bit of sandpaper first.
Hope this helps.
http://www.dexter1818.com/Universal_...=T&Type=12
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