Winco KFP-84 Acero Chef's Knife with Hollow Ground Edge 8"

A great low-cost general-purpose chef knife. It has a lot in common with the KFP-80, with a few key differences. The tip of the blade has a more pronounced curve. This is handy for rocking cuts, as it lets you raise the knife higher. Second, the hollow ground edge helps the knife slice soother in certain situations.

Like with other Winco knives, I was very impressed by the quality of the metal. Easy to sharpen, easy to hone, and holds an edge well.
I see a lot of budget knives that look nice at first glance, but use cheap soft steel that folds over itself. Or grainy high carbon steels that chip. No such issues with Winco knives.

Specs:
Full tang, full bolster, with classic 3 rivet handle
Material: X50CrMoV5, high carbon stain resistant steel
Weight: 246g
Overall Length: 13 1/2 inch
Handle length: 4 3/4 inch
Blade length: 8 1/8 inch
Blade width (top-to-edge, at handle): 1 3/4 inch

Functionality: 5/5
+Excellent balance.
+Tip of the knife is very thin, great for detail work.
+Bolster sits clear of the edge. This was a minor issue with the KFP-80 that Winco has addressed.
-Edge profiled to around 20 degrees on each side. I recommend reprofiling to 15.
-The edge grind is a little uneven. This is also easily addressed when reprofiling.

Fit and Finish: 4/5
+Edges on the top of the blade and bolster are smoothed.
+Etching on the knife is smooth to the touch.
-Handle integration with the tang is rough. It needs a bit of polishing with some sandpaper.

Value: 5/5
+Best choice for a chef knife under $20. When folks ask
+Good quality metal that holds an edge, hones well, and sharpens easily.

Other notes:
Like the other Winco Acero knives, this one should not go in the dishwasher. Always hand-wash, and dry with a towel after using.