Winco KFP-104 Acero Chef Knife, Short Bolster 10"

Having reviewed many Winco knives, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. However, this knife blew my expectations away. This is easily the best knife Winco has ever made. With this newer design, they also took the opportunity to fix other issues from previous models.

What makes this particular knife stand out, is that unlike Winco's other 10 inch knives, it features a thinner blade with a much thinner tip. Similar to what you would see on their 8 inch knives. This has two effects:
1. With the thinner blade tip, this 10 inch knife is ideal for finesse tasks, like processing onions and tomatoes.
2. The reduced forward weight results in exceptional balance, even with the longer blade.
I explain this more in my video.

In addition, unlike other Winco knives I've reviewed in the past, this one came profiled at 15 degrees on each side, which is optimal. No re-profiling was necessary.

Specs:
Full tang, half bolster, with classic 3 rivet handle
Material: X50CrMoV5, high carbon stain resistant steel
Weight: 247g
Overall Length: 15 1/4 inch
Handle length: 5 1/4 inch
Blade length: 9 5/8 inch
Blade width (top-to-edge, at handle): 1 7/8 inch

Functionality: 5/5
+Very light weight due to thin blade.
+Tip of the knife is very thin, great for detail work.
+Half bolster makes sharpening easier and doesn't get in the way of blade
+Edge profiled to 15 degrees on each side. Perfect.
-The edge grind is a little uneven, but this has no effect on functionality. And this will even out over time as the knife is re-sharpened.

Fit and Finish: 5/5
+Etching on the knife is smooth to the touch.
-Edges on the top of the blade and bolster need a bit of polishing with fine grit sandpaper.
-Handle integration with the tang is rough. It needs a bit of polishing with some sandpaper.

Value: 5/5
+Only about $15.
+Good quality metal that holds an edge, hones well, and sharpens easily.