Klaus Meyer Argos Damascus Chef's Knife vs Henckels Compass Damascus 8-Inch Chef Knife
Buy the Klaus Meyer Argos if you want a forged, full-tang Damascus chef's knife with a G10 handle and a wood sheath included. Buy the Henckels Compass if you want the Henckels name and a simpler, lighter knife. The Klaus Meyer is the more substantial build: forged construction, full tang, hammered VG-10 Damascus blade and a contoured G10 handle that resists moisture. The Henckels Compass is a stamped-style 8-inch Damascus knife made in the USA with a plainer spec sheet. Owners rate the Klaus Meyer highly, but its 85 ratings are a small sample.
- Choose the Klaus Meyer Argos if you want a forged full-tang Damascus blade, a grippy G10 handle and a wood sheath in the box.
- Choose the Henckels Compass if you trust the Henckels brand and want a straightforward 8-inch Damascus chef's knife made in the USA.
Prices
- Klaus Meyer Argos Damascus Chef's Knife: $57.99 at Walmart (checked today)
- Henckels Compass Damascus 8-Inch Chef Knife: $99.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
- Difference: the Klaus Meyer Argos Damascus Chef's Knife is $42.00 cheaper than the Henckels Compass Damascus 8-Inch Chef Knife today
