Ergo Chef ER40 Pro-Series Knife, 10-Inch



I like this knife!

This is a fairly large, quality knife with an interesting (and, I think, very functional) angle between the blade and the handle. This is not a “hollow ground” knife, which would have a very fine (and relatively easily dulled but extremely sharp edge, like a straight razor); it is perhaps more appropriately referred to as a “Granton”, or maybe “scalloped edge” knife (the last designation referring to the ground-out indentations that run along the edge). These indents are called “hollow grounds” by the manufacturer, and they do seem to effectively assist with discouraging food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you’re cutting, which is what the manufacturer claims they will do.


I’m no connoisseur of knives. I’ve always been mostly a ‘cheap set of serrated knives’ kind of guy, with the possible exception of a Chinese cleaver I bought when I was in my twenties, which I’ve since found to be of limited utility. But I was intrigued to give this chef’s knife a try, and…

works well

As a chef I need and use a good knife. I have purchased many knives over the years of varying qualities and prices. I have also recently had some issues with carpal tunnel like symptoms.

The ergo chef knife has helped me with some wrist issues. It provides a smoother and more fluid cut and seems to buffer some of the negative consequences brought on by repetitive motions inherent when cooking.

I also find that the blade stays sharper longer.

Awsome Chef knife!

This 8″ Pro Series chef knife is the BEST I have ever used! The quality is great, The eronomics are a feature that blows away other cutlery. The comfort and the balance are awsome. Recommended to my family and friends.

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