Price facts
- Last seen at $29.99 at Boscov's on Nov 5.
- Checked at 10 stores.
Our take on the BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5"
The BergHOFF Ron is a 7.5-inch chef's knife with a stainless steel blade finished in a black titanium PVD coating that is meant to keep food from sticking. The dark coating also resists staining and wear, and the 7.5-inch length sits between a standard 8-inch chef's knife and a smaller utility blade. It suits cooks who slice sticky foods like potatoes, cheese or fish and want less clinging and wiping. Against plain stainless rivals it trades the easy sharpening and familiar look of bare steel for a slicker, harder-wearing surface.
- Titanium PVD coating reduces food sticking to the blade
- Coating resists stains and surface wear better than bare steel
- 7.5-inch blade is nimble for a chef's knife
- Stainless steel core holds a usable edge
- Coated blades cannot be sharpened on a steel or honed the usual way
- PVD finish can wear or chip at the edge with heavy chopping
- Not dishwasher safe; hand washing is required
- Less feedback and patina than a carbon or plain stainless blade
BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5" prices at every store
- JCPenneyNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - WayfairNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - TargetNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - Nordstrom RackNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - BergHOFFNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - Boscov'sNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - QVCNew
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$29.99Checked Nov 5 - BelkNew
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$34.00Checked Nov 5 - Kohl'sNew
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$35.99Checked Nov 5 - Macy'sNew
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$50.00Checked Nov 5
BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5" price history
Lowest price we've seen: $29.99 on Nov 6 at JCPenney. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 6.
What reviewers say
- 4.8 / 535 ratings
Buyers rate it highly, with 35 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Owners like the non-stick surface and the sharp out-of-box edge, and most complaints center on care and edge upkeep.
- Non-stick coatingPraisedOwners say sliced food slides off instead of clinging to the blade.
- SharpnessPraisedBuyers report the knife arrives sharp and cuts cleanly out of the box.
- Coating careMixedSome owners note the finish needs gentle handling and hand washing to last.
- Edge upkeepCriticisedSharpening a coated blade is harder, and some worry about wearing the coating at the edge.
From Target
- Non-stick chef's knife with titanium PVD coating
- 7.5-inch blade
- Black finish
- Sizing
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
About the BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5"
The BergHOFF Ron is a chef's knife with a 7.5-inch blade. The blade is made of stainless steel and has a nonstick titanium PVD coating in a black finish.
- Blade length
- 7.5 inches
- Blade material
- Stainless steel
- Coating
- Nonstick titanium PVD
- Finish
- Black
Specifications
- Blade Material
- Stainless Steel
Questions and answers
- Can I sharpen a coated knife?
- Only with care. Use a fine whetstone or a pull-through sharpener rated for coated blades, and avoid a honing steel, which can chip the PVD layer at the edge.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- No. Hand wash and dry it right away; heat and detergent in a dishwasher can dull the coating and the edge.
- How does 7.5 inches compare with an 8-inch chef's knife?
- It is slightly shorter and lighter, so it feels quicker for smaller hands and tight prep space, but it has less clearance for big squash or large cuts of meat.
- What is the titanium PVD coating for?
- The thin titanium-based layer makes the surface slick so food releases, and it adds stain and scratch resistance to the stainless steel underneath.
- Who is this knife for?
- Home cooks who slice sticky foods and want less clinging, and who are willing to hand wash and sharpen carefully. Cooks who hone often may prefer a plain steel blade.
- Where is the BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5" cheapest?
- At Boscov's, for $29.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5"?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings.
- Where can I buy the BergHOFF Ron Nonstick Chef's Knife 7.5"?
- 10 stores we checked sell it, including JCPenney, Wayfair, Target, Kohl's, Nordstrom Rack.
