As I've gotten older, I've begun to recognize the importance of eating handmade food from fresh ingredients. Not only is the food healthier, it tastes tremendously better.

However, a good knife is one of the areas I've neglected in my pursuit of crafting handmade food. For some reason, I've held the perception that a knife is a knife is a knife. I was wrong.

Before Christmas, I decided that I wanted to treat myself and invest in my last knife. To support my efforts in finding the right knife, I use the following prompt in ChatGPT:

== BEGIN PROMPT ==
You are a master chef who specializes in US independent knife makers. 

I'm in the market for a new chef's knife. I am looking to spend less than $400. I want a knife that is known for flexibility, retaining its edge, and durability. Give me some of the best options from US independent knife makers. 

Create a table with the top ten options with links to their sites. 

== END PROMPT ==

Artisan Revere was one of the companies listed. After following up with other prompts to refine what I was looking for, everyday use retains its edge and ease of maintenance, it was clear that Artisan Revere was the best option for me.

Although I spent more than I initially planned, having used my Artisan Revere chef's knife for the past three months, I couldn't be happier with my investment and feel it was worth every penny.

Having such a good knife pushed me to invest in a better cutting board and has encouraged me to push my already fanatical passion for cooking even further, which has had a corresponding impact on my enjoyment of the entire cooking experience.

And while I could go on and on about the tremendous attributes of my knife, what I appreciated even more was David Olkovetsky, the CEO, calling me to understand my cooking style and confirm I had what I needed to take care of my knife. This level of hospitality, combined with a tremendous product, has made me a fan that will only ever use and gift Artisan Revere knives.

If you're on the fence about investing in a knife. You'll never regret investing in an Artisan Revere knife.

We bought 2 chef's knives for a couple of our customers as an end of project gift. It was awesome to find such high quality knives, they look and feel amazing. David the owner of Artisan Revere was very helpful and even helped us get the customers names engraved on the leather sheath and knife.

The Artisan Revere chefs knife cuts with ease, is super well balanced, and keeps a sharp edge for longer than any of my Wustofs or other European knives. The edge is perfect and the knife is dulled in the exact areas where your fingers might be exposed. The leather sheath is a more plus for protecting the knife. The materials are top notch and are lightweight allowing for fast and easy cutting. You simply are less tired after using this knife compared with others.

Being somewhat of a knife geek, I have a multitude of knives, including ten chef's knives and Santukos of German, Japanese, and American steels in both German and Japanese knives. I researched this and other premium American made blades before purchasing this knife, mainly based on steel technology, but also its light weight. I also appreciated a 1:1 conversation with David to discuss the technology and craftsmanship before I ordered. After using this knife for six months, it is now my favorite knife for most all tasks that don't involve cutting foods that are prone to sticking to the blade, e.g., potatoes, (Glestain specialty Santuko for that unique task), or butternut squash, bones, etc. (Henckles and a rubber mallet for that).
It excels at precision cuts, like brunoise cut veggies, and prepping meat and fish. It is as light as the best custom Japanese knives I have, but sharper and better balanced. It is very well made. It maintains an edge significantly better than any other knife I own. In fact, I haven't sharpened it once in six months and it's still a razor. Its blade and handle geometry is superb. It fits my hand perfectly.
My guests may be impressed by some of the beautiful Japanese knives I have displayed in the block, but this is the one I use all the time and appreciate the most. I keep it in its handsome sheath in my drawer away from curious guests who might otherwise cut themselves, or god forbid, drop it. Well worth the money!

This is the ultimate knife. You will never need to buy another knife in your lifetime. A one-time forever purchase. Nothing even remotely comparable out there.