ZELITE INFINITY Kiritsuke Chef Knife 9 inch – Alpha-Royal Series – Best Quality Japanese AUS10 Super Steel 67 Layer Damascus – Surgically Sharp, Superior Performance, Ultra Versatile Chefs Knives
| Weight: | 721 g |
| Dimensions: | 36.5 x 2.4 x 5 cm; 721.21 Grams |
| Brand: | Zelite Infinity |
| Model: | AR-KS09-AS10 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Haven’t opened it yet, the benefit of doubt has been given to the owners. Is it a family run manufactured in China business? A bit upset to see “Made in PRC” on the box.
I bought this knife as a birthday gift. It made a properly positive impression: a very nice packaging and a solid, high quality feeling. It still hasn’t been used much enough to decide about durability in particular: the owner values it a lot an uses on special occasions only. Very good so far: it cuts what other knives fail to cut and cuts what other knives struggle to cut “sawing” with amazing ease, “like it were butter”. The owner is very happy, she even stores it apart from kitchen in the present box it came in.
I promised to treat myself to a quality knife,I chose the Zelite 9 inch chef – Alpha Royal. When I received the knife the package alone showed you had bought quality, on opening the box it was pleasure to hold a perfect well balanced knife and beautiful to look at product. Well done Zelite.
As stated in a previous review the fact that I own six of these knives is testament to how good they are I have owned many different brands of knives over the years, now all gone I now have one set which will far outlive me, so just buy them try them you will love them
as a home cook gone through many a knife this is a fab one the best cheers pa
Bit on the pricey side but well worth the money.
Excellent service. Beautiful knife. Razor sharp straight from the box and lovely to use. The only problem is I want the rest of the set now.”
A beautiful very sharp knife, it is everything the seller claims.
Just the size I was looking for , 8inch blades are too long for me.
Extremely sharp and very good balance.
I have been using this knife for about a month now and it is awesome! It looks beautiful, is very well made, has a satisfying weight to it and is extremely sharp straight out of the box. The blade retains it edge very well and takes sharpening on a stone very well. I am now using this knife for nearly everything! I must also credit Zelite for their amazing customer service. I have not come across such good aftersales service in a long time.
Just received my kiritsuke chef knife, it has blown me away, so sharp well balanced a fantastic product great service.
I waited 2 weeks before actually using my new knife – huge mistake! I opened the box yesterday whilst prepping for a large family barbecue – wow. I cook a lot and have always invested in good knives but my new Zelite was perfectly balanced, well weighted and effortlessly cut everything despite being cheaper than my usual brand. I was so impressed I purchased 2 more last night ( upgrading to the Executive Pro this time with leather sheaths – these knives are seriously sharp…) and will be adding to my collection over the next few months. I think that is probably the best endorsement a customer could give 🙂 Excellent, personal service too from this British family business – 5 stars!
Bought this knife for my son who is an apprentice chef. He is delighted with it. Does exactly what it is meant to do.
I use this knife in a commercial kitchen, it’s a great knife for the money, I think you would struggle to get a knife of this quality and build for less. Extremely sharp on purchase, and hones nicely. It’s still quite new and I’ve only had a couple of weeks out of it but a great knife in my opinion.
The knives are very sharp, the handles are very comfortable and they feel nice to use. They cut through most things with ease and are far sharper than my old chefs knife, even after sharpening it. I cant speak to their longevity at this stage as ive only had them a couple of days. The layered damascus pattern on the side of the knives is alot more subtle than the photos would suggest, but this is made up by the great customer service ive already experienced from Zelite.
Had a lot of knives over the years, but this one is outstanding. The build quality is superb and it feels very well balanced. It is literally razor sharp and cuts through food so easily. With it being steel of the highest quality, it should keep sharp for longer.
Worth every penny.
Is very sharp so be careful. The control while cutting is what makes this knife so good. Fantastic grip.
It even comes with its own leather sheath. This is the best knife i have ever owned.
Fantastic and well worth the money. Bought this as a gift for my husband and he’s delighted with it. It’s definitely worth the money.
What a great knife, love the balanced feel and fits my hand perfectly. Zelite knives are manufactured to very high standard you need to own one to appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into them.
usual excellent quality from this company, this is the fifth knife in this series I have bought I am very happy with them all. You just have to be careful, they are very sharp.”
Fantastic product, never sliced cherry tomatoes so thinly or so easily. Knife is weighty, but you use that weight to work for you. Love it.
It’s my first chief knife, I’m so excited about zelite
Bought this for my partners birthday, very impressed with the fast delivery, I ordered it on a Saturday and it came the Sunday afternoon. As for the actual knife, wow. It is amazing we were both so impressed! The blade is nice and sharp so when you’re cutting your meat for dinner or whatever you don’t have to spend ages faffing around this knife just cuts it in one slice!
Thanks again Zelite, will definitely be purchasing the rest of the set!
Firstly, the Knives arrived in quality packaging. I was particularly impressed, once opened, with the look of the knives in the box….they look super cool, the Ziritsuke has a distinctive end which curves upon and looks fantastic, and were in keeping with the quality look of the other Zelite knives I’ve seen and used.
The knives themselves are super sharp and you need to be extra careful when you first use them and remove them from the pouch. I cut my finger despite expecting them to be this sharp from prior experience with the Japanese versions!
Since they arrived on a Saturday my mother was cooking a Sunday dinner the following day , so it was a great chance to try them out for herself. She was particularly impressed at how very well balanced and easy to use they are and don’t feel overly heavy in the hand. They sliced through whatever food was being prepared with ease and all done their jobs with extreme ease.
These are on a par with Zelites previous range as they continue to produce outstanding quality knives whether for the occasional chef or the more hard-core ones. Either way they are a definite plus for any kitchen and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Now the big question for me.. “Do I keep these and give mother my Japanese ones”!! I don’t think I would notice the difference either way!!
Sleek Looking, Super Sharp….Sensational Zelite Infinity
Excellent knife well balanced keeps its edge , would I purchase any more yes .
Bought as a present for my son. He had researched and asked for this knife. He says using it is like cutting through butter with a hot knife and is super pleased. I’m jealous.
A beautifully crafted knife from Zelite. It is shorter and broader across the blade than most kiritsuke. It is a double bevel and very sharp, balancing forward of the pinch point. It is quite heavy, but can be used easily to cut very fine slices. This knife is supposed to be a cross between a yanagiba and nakiri or other vegetable knife. It has the length for long cuts to slice sashimi and the width and geometry for chopping vegetables. The wider blade and shorter length make this one more of a cross between the nakiri and a gyuto, but it serves well, if you don’t need the narrower blade or the greater length.
A superb knife, particularly as regards balance and comfort. It is the second Zelite knife that I have purchased and I will undoubtedly purchase more
“What a masterpiece! It is almost too pretty to use, but I will. This is the fourth knife I have purchased from Zelite and each has been a functional work of art. Very pleased with them. Now, I wish they would offer a steak knife set.”
Brought it for the boyfriend, he uses it daily and LOVES it! Great product, sharp, looks great and comes in a lovely box.
Chef Knife par excellence, beautifully balanced and extremely sharp so good knife skills are a must! I’m very satisfied with this purchase.
Very pleased: Superb knife, very sharp and cuts effortlessly, seems to retain its edge for ages. Handle is very comfortable and the knife feels well balanced. Also,it looks fantastic.
Bought for a working chef. He’s bowled over. He keeps finding things that desperately NEED cutting up… Beautifully sharp, beautifully constructed (full tang), beautifully embellished. There seems to be an entry-level Zelite range and then a “better” range, but discovered on research there seem to be two levels within this better (Alpha Royale) range. This was the better of the two but the adverts are not clear at distinguishing, so check! But beautiful, brilliant knife!
Very sharp, good looking and well balanced knife which arrived on time with great packaging, would be fantastic gift for the chef/cook in your life or why not just spoil yourself!
What a delight it was to open the wrapping, My new Zelite Infinity chefs knife had arrived earlier than expected even taking into account that xmas was on us delivery and service was excellent would definitely recommend to my friends and family l would also say that if you want the best, you may pay a small premium but wow what you have will please you and that premium was money well spent. I will use again as i intend to upgrade all my knives.Thanks for a very good product and delivery. Mike.
Bought 4 different knives from this range for my son, he is delighted with them, the finish is absolutely wonderful.” Better than lots of more expensive ones, makes some of the leading specialty stores look rubbish.
Fantastic knife. Premium product but the packaging doesn’t match its quality and it could have come with a sleeve. Would otherwise recommend it!
I have had this for a year now and it is still sharp, but I think it is starting to lose its edge slightly. I am going to look for a professional knife sharpener to sharpen all of my knives as I do do not want to risk damaging the blade or taking the edge off using a stone or electric sharpener.
This was a Christmas present for my son-in-law ,and he was delighted with this knife. He has wanted one for some time . Delivery was prompt ..Best Wishes .
From the moment that I removed the knive from its astonishingly beautiful presentation box I knew that I would not want to be parted from it.
The very idea of anyone else using it is quite out of the question.
This knive is beautifully crafted and finished, a real joy to look at.
I am sure that owners of this knife will always treat it with great respect,It is incredibly sharp.
Follow the care instructions and there is no reason to think you will ever need or want to replace it.
I Brought to my girlfriend (who is a chef) for xmas and she just love it! First time she used it she start looking for stuff in the kitchen to cut/chopped
Not being a chef, although I really enjoy and spend a lot of time cooking, I was a bit doubtful about spending 150 on a single knife but was keen to get something a bit better than the bog standard knives I was used to.
This knife was exactly what I had been looking for.
If spending time in the kitchen is your thing, whilst using top quality products, then you won’t be disappointed in any respect.
An absolutely top quality product that will provide you with pleasure and will be a joy to use for many years to come.
Bought this as a gift for my son. He is a professional chef in Edinburgh and had specifically requested it. Super fast delivery
Not used this product as it is a present for a chef, i’m sure he will be very pleased it is a very beautiful looking knife
As an enthusiastic, but rank amateur cook, I’d never thought a knife would make so much difference. Treated myself on a whim and so glad I did. An amazing piece of kit I’ll enjoy for years to come….
Bought this last Christmas for my partner, an ex butcher, he loves it and just bought another for him this Christmas. Excellent company, speedy delivery, highly recommend
Excellent knife! It’s a masterpiece! I’m working as a head chef and this knife is brilliant! It’s perfectly balanced and for me is comfortable to use it all day. I can recommend it.
I had wanted one of these knives for a long time and I am not disappointed. They are a work of art and superbly sharp and well balanced.
I am converted
Super product, very sharp, could perhaps be better if supplied with some form of safety sheath. Would have no issues ordering & using the supplier again.
Having bought several cheaper knife sets over the years and recently had gorgeous kitchen rebuild I had a massive clear out! .I was quickly drawn to the zelite range and read reviews and you tube clips and thought I’d go for a general purpose 8″ chefs knife as I have a quality pairing knife and cleaver already.The zelite really is lovely with perfect balance and beautifully made and the blade wow!durable and very sharp!infact for less experienced cooks you need to be careful!.I’m very happy with it and fully recommend.
Is one of the best knifes that I laid my hand on being a cook I have got Japanese knifes Europeans but this knifes really is something else. Perfect cutting edge really sharp but what makes it very special is how well balanced is this knife. I recommend this knife to home cooks and certainly to professionals.Zelite Infinity
I now have 3 Zelite Infinity knives they are lovely quality, they fit well in the hand they are very comfortable to use and sharp.
So far so good. VERY sharp, well weighted exceptional chef knife. Very beautiful to look at too. We’ll see how it goes over the next few years I guess.
Superb purchase, I now have this knife plus the 6″ and 8″ due to the perfection of the blade. I have also purchased an additional 3 knives for relatives
Excellent utility knife. Beautifully crafted. Comfortable grip. Nicely balanced. A professional knife that I feel will last forever! Purchased to replace my worn out Sabatier knives. They lasted well but these look and feel a lot better. Expensive but cheaper than wasting money on poor quality knives.
This knife, like other Zelite knives, are very carefully packaged in a strong quality presentation box. Ideal for a present to someone. Knives have a safety cap at the tip, which is a good idea to keep on when not in use. These are sharp knives, so I’d advise investing in a magnetic knife holder rather than placing in a drawer.
Prompt delivery. Excellent sellers. Highly recommended.
Excellent knife the quality stands out as soon as you pick one of these knives up, whether your proffesional or otherwise these knives will serve you for years to come well pleased
“Well made, quality knife and very sharp, amazing tool for the trade. My son was over the moon. He was very impressed and knows a bit about knives as he is a training Chef. Excellent. Thank You”
I had previously bought a smaller knife with which I was very impressed and so decided to buy the 10″ chefs knife. This knife is just brilliant, being very sharp and well balanced. I would definitely recommend this product.
Bought for my son for part of his 18th. He was so impressed and knows abit about knives as he is a training chef. So sharp and well balanced. Quality product.Well made. Excellent. Thank You”
I’m no expert but these knives are sharp, very… anyway, exactly what I expected, arrived on time and a very pleasant email from the supplier asking if I had any problems. Very courteous
I bought this knife to complement a previous purchase of a Zelite Infinity 7 inch Santoku knife which I love using and this one is just as fantastic although more appropriate for bigger cutting jobs.
The knife is sharp and beautiful. Has a nice Weight to it. In my opinion the best thing is the handle, very comfortable when chopping/slicing. Packaged really well.
This knife is quite simply amazing. I have never used a knife that made chopping vegetables so effortless. treat it with respect as it is a serious bit of kit.
This knife is amazing today was my first time using it at work and i gotta say its the best knife ive used it look pretty its very well made and its very very sharp with regular upkeep it will last years to come
Fantastic product. Has taken me over twenty years to buy a new knife as I was looking for the right thing and this just caught my attention. Cuts wonderfully and the balance is fantastic. I may have to come back for more…
Bought by my other half as a birthday present for me as I am always complaining that his knives are blunt and I don't have the right equipment to give them a new edge. It is very comfortable to hold and use. The dimples mean that slices of food don't stick unless coated in lots of sauce. Very smooth and easy to handle. Very pretty design and lovely case.
Only complaint is that the dimples can be a bit of a pain to get completely clean with some foods, but that's not the end of the world.
Joy to use like all my other Zelite knives. Pretty large and ideal for larger vegetables or cuts of meat. You need a smaller one too and I have both the 4 inch and 6 inch ones. These are also fantastic to use.
The knife itself is amazing,
Beautifully balanced and very aesthetically pleasing
Very sharp out of the box and performs perfect
did I say sharp
The sellers are so polite, and dispatched my order so quickly
THANK YOU 10/10
“Needed to replace some old knives. The Zelite Chefs knife feels just right in the hand, it’s a joy to use. Looks like I will be buying another one of their knives soon.”
I liked the one I bought so much, I bought another for my son, then two more for other two children. All are amateur chefs and all are thrilled with them. Expensive but excellent quality.
This is a brilliant knife, the best I have ever owned/used. granted I have not owned that many but I have no regrets for purchasing this one at all.
It was quite a step for me to spend 100 on a single kitchen knife, and having used it now on a few occasions I’m relieved to say that it was a sound investment. Its cutting ability is unparalleled by any of my other kitchen knives, plus the weight and balance make it fantastic to hold and use. My partner used it the other day for the first time, having previously avoided doing so, fearing that she’d finish up one or two fingers less! She was equally wowed by its cutting ability and ease of handling
One of the most impressive things about these knives is the boxes they come in. I’m sure I am not alone in feeling awful throwing away the packaging because it is SO well made.
The knives are super sharp (I guess that is normal and expected for a knife at this price), well balanced and have a solid, well built feel about them. They are easy to clean and, as other reviewers have already said, look just beautiful.
I was impressed to receive an email from Zelite to check I was happy with my purchase.
What more can I say? Just great knives, made by nice people???
Superbly packaged in a presentation box, stunning quality, beautiful design, and razor sharp! Am looking forward to using this and will definitely be looking at purchasing others in the range!
Top quality knife. I love cooking and preparing the food. This knife is so versatile and so very sharp. Forget Global or Sabatier. You won’t get a better knife than this
Been in the restaurant industry for 20 years and it is definitely one of the best knives I’ve used. If you consider the price then it is up there with the best”
Superb delivery, excellent email feedback. Bought the knife as a present and has not failed to impress. Super sharp, good balance to the knife and great protective casing. Very impressed
Probably the best knife I have ever owned. It is truly a professional chefs knife, easy to use, with care, as it is extremely sharp. Very comfortable in the hand and well weighted. You get what you pay for in this instance!
Razor sharp and comfortable grip, good balance to. Makes cutting through carrots, swede and even the dry outer skins of onions effortless, like cutting hot butter, very little pressure required, absolutely thoroughly delighted with this knife.
**TESTED** One of the best knifes i;ve ever tried. Easy to dice, cut and split. However still slight annouyed with the finshing. Still perfect for cooking. Hope this helps.