Buy ZWILLING Four Star Bunka

The curved bunka shape took a day to get used to, but now it's my go-to for slicing shallots and breaking down chicken. That 6.5-inch length fits my small hands better than a full chef's knife, and the blade still glides through tomatoes without squishing them.

The 6.5-inch blade feels perfectly balanced in my hand, and that unique bunka shape makes it my go-to for everything from mincing shallots to slicing herbs. It's held its edge through about three weeks of daily use, which is better than I expected from a knife in this price range.

That curved bunka edge makes quick work of chopping herbs and veggies without me needing to swap knives mid-prep. The 6.5-inch length feels perfectly balanced in my hand, light enough for detail work but sturdy for bigger cuts. Definitely the sharpest blade I've owned out of the box.