The sharpest knife I own at the moment. I like it a lot.

I can see it in the pictures, so I should have known better. The sharp tip at the heel of the blade will get you in the dish drainer if you aren't careful. The blade is plenty sharp and thin, great for dense foods like carrots or potatoes. It's a nice knife, we'll have to see how it holds up long term (ease of sharpening, how long it holds sharpness)

The knife is absolutely beautiful and laser sharp rite out of the box. Just got it today and haven't had a chance to use it yet but looking forward to it. I wouldn't be afraid to recommend these knives to anyone

Beautiful gift. My son cooks a lot and he loves it!

I'm a chef, this is definitely an affordable great quality knife, the presentation and looks of it are amazing

Knife came sharp as a razor. Very good quality and amazing design. Very firm on the grip. The grip is not to long or to short is just well balanced. And a amazing chef knife for the daily routine.

Thanks to the unusual handle design you'll either love or hate this knife. My wife loves it and I don't. I prefer something a little more traditional, but this ain't the hill I'm choosing to die on. As for the knife itself it's very sharp fresh out of the box, and after about a month of regular use I don't detect any difference in the edge. It has a nice weight and balance to it, and the shape of the bolster is great for my preferred pinch grip. If you like the look of the handle I'd happily recommend this knife. At this price the quality is well up there.

I really like the unique handle this knife has. It makes it stand out amongst the other knives I own. From a cutting point of view, it works as expected, it is sharp. I am writing this review after a week of using the product and hence comment on how the sharpness holds up in the long term. I will update my review once I use the knife long enough and once I try to sharpen the knife.

Usually the photos on websites are deceiving and the product looks worse in person but I'm happy to say it's actually better! Also nice balance for the knife and I'm excited to but some brisket this weekend for a wedding :)

The knife came razor sharp. The weight of the knife is balanced, and the grip is comfortable for long hours of prep work. My wife and I freeze dry pounds upon pounds of fruits and veggies every week, and this knife makes the process much easier. I’ve used countless chef’s knives over the years, and so far, I’m liking this one more than my Shun, which cost twice as much. The Damascus steel feels durable and well-made. My wife also loves how the handle is designed, which is unique from our other knives. For the price, this knife is a great value and well worth every penny. Looks great on our magnetic knife holder! Highly recommended.

Solid, durable, comfortable and, easy to hold in your hand. Used it a lot in my line of work, and people were asking where I got it from. Only thing that a as a main problem, but not a big problem for me, was that, how easy it was to scrape the blade itself. Leaving marks, if you sharpen it. Overall, it's a pretty good knife.

Razor sharp. Nice balance. Nice looks. Nice price.

The knife was beautifully packaged in a black box which accentuated the hand cut colorful handle. I bought the knife as a gift and had it engraved for a chef friend. It was an awesome gift

When I hold this knife in my hand and use it in the kitchen, I feel the hard work and craftsmanship that created this amazing high quality piece of art.

I’m not a knife aficionado, this is the most expensive kitchen knife I’ve ever purchased, but it is by far the best chef’s knife I’ve ever owned. Super sharp out of the box and such a joy to cut, slice, and chop with. Feels good in the hand and well balanced. Totally worth it.

I am obsessed with this Knife. Everything about it is better and more beautiful than any other Knife I've ever used. You will love cooking with this - highly recommend you buy it.

Love this knife. It’s the best money I spend on a knife

Spectacular designer knife which is beautiful, too! I was so surprised by the colors in the handle of this knife. It is sharp and slices vegetables easily. Did I say it was beautiful? If you need a gift for yourself or a cook in your family or circle of friends, it would make an extremely nice gift! The package it came in is very nice and makes it looks like you spent a bundle. I’d highly recommend!!!

Great blade, sharpness last long, the handle is slippery when wet and can be dangerous since its not bamboo or wood handle that dry quickly.

First impressions are that this is one attractive knife, from the blades Damascus pattern with the characteristic waterfall fingerprint and added polished sawtooth pattern for the edge to the bright resin coloring of the handle. This knife will certainly stand out among the functional pantheon of your other knives. But pretty is only half of the story in a knife, it needs to be sharp and functional as well to earn its keep. Out of the box this knife is certainly sharp - the measure of knife sharpness seems to be cutting a ripe (semi-soft) tomato. Now if you really try you can get most knives to either fail or pass this test regardless of sharpness; a serrated knife will usually pass, but if really dull will do more ripping of the peal and flesh than cutting; a straight edge knife if pressed straight down on the tomato will mash it rather than cut in many cases, the better technique is to draw the blade along the peal while applying light pressure, even with this technique a dull knife will mash the fruit while a moderately sharp blade can be coaxed into cutting the fruit. That said, this knife direct from its box is sharp enough to pass that test and cut raw meats (chicken, pork and beef) with a precise edge and deserves respect if you are to avoid any nasty cuts. Overall, the knife is both attractive and functional, the only remaining question is the durability of the edge and only time and use will tell. I like it and can recommend it!

This is a precision carving tool. I effortlessly carved a turkey breast paper thin with this perfectly balanced blade.

This knife is makes a great gift. It looks beautiful and cuts through meat and produce like butter.

I wasn't exactly blown away by this knife at first, but after a couple uses, it proved to be a decent performer. The blade is great for "chef's knife" usage and cuts well, it really comes down to how you feel about the handle. It's pretty to look at and I imagine it is quite durable, the look just doesn't really do it for me, but that's a matter of personal preference. Something to note if you DO love the look, the maple and resin in the handle have different textures. Mine arrived with pretty much all wood at the front of the handle and all resin on the back half so I feel resin in the hand and wood in the fingers. I'm being pretty nitpicky, it's not that big of a deal, but something to consider. The blade is excellent though. Even if the appearance bows to the fancy handle, it's kind of a unique shape and cuts/cleans beautifully. If the handle is ok for you, this seems like a nice knife!

Great for fruit and vegetables.

Cutting meat, vegetables.

I gave this 8 inch chef knife to my son for his birthday. He absolutely adores it! He has always wanted a Japanese chef knife and he says this knife is perfect. It's very, very sharp, extremely comfortable and durable enough to be handed down as a family heirloom. I will be getting him a new one for Christmas.

I bought this for my husband’s birthday and it is his absolute favorite knife so far! Definitely worth the cost. It is very sharp and well balanced!

This is a very good quality knife with a sharp, balanced blade. I haven't used it much, but it does cut cold, roasted chicken breast very well. I will be using this knife in place of my similar Cuisinart knife I've been using for years.

My girlfriend loves cooking and she is super into this knife.