Ammattikeittiösakset | 420J2 ruostumaton teräs | Dalstrong ©

These cut through a whole chicken like it’s butter, and the 420J2 steel hasn’t dulled a bit after weeks of heavy use. The grip is solid enough that I feel confident hacking through bones without the handles slipping.

I’m honestly surprised how often I reach for these instead of my chef’s knife — the 420J2 stainless steel held its edge through a whole chicken and a bag of spinach without dulling. The grip feels solid and the pivot hasn’t loosened after a month of daily use.

These things are built like a tank. I've been using mine daily for a month and the 420J2 steel hasn't dulled a bit, even after hacking through a few stubborn bone-in roasts. The grip is so secure my hand never slips, even when they're covered in chicken fat.