Kokin veitsi 9.5" | Firestorm Alpha -sarja | Dalstrong ©

The extra heft is exactly what I needed for breaking down butternut squash—it powers through where my old knife would stall. Definitely a clydesdale, just like the description says, and the 9.5-inch blade gives me plenty of clearance on the board.

The big 9.5-inch blade took me a session to get used to, but once I did, it powers through squash and root veggies like nothing else. I docked a star because the extra presence means it’s not the nimblest for fine dicing, but for heavy prep it’s a beast.

Took a while to get used to the extra heft at 9.5 inches, but once I did, it powers through everything from squash to thick-cut roasts without a second pass. The blade keeps its edge well, though it’s a tad heavy for quick, delicate work. Still, for big prep days, it’s exactly what I needed.