SETO Japanese Chef Knives G: Damascus Steel Japan (Gyuto Knife 150 M/M (G-2))

Purchased this knife in 2018. If you are familiar with Japanese knives, IE, light, nimble, fast and razor sharp right out of the box. Then this is the knife for you. The blade length is 6 1/8 " overall length is 10 3/16 ". I like the birds beak western style epoxy infused paka wood handle scales. My original knife I bought 2 years ago. I accidentally dropped last night in my kitchen the point stuck in my hardwood oak floor, and chipped the first 1/16" of.the tip off.☹ I was able to make a make shift repair on it with my 1000 grit wet stone. I have all my folded knives displayed in my kitchen, my original will live out the rest of its days on the boat. I just ordered a new one to take its place on the wall.

Very sharp knife, some minor fit & finish issues. The blade is SUPER sharp and well made. The handle is an engineered wood/plastic (e.g., pakkawood) that is very durable. The handle is smallish, like a paring knife. The only defect is a very slight separation between the tang and one of the scales (handle). The separation is less than 1/64" wide and 5/8" long near the heel of the handle (see attached image). Sadly my only option is to return the knife and order another one.Update: Received my replacement and it had none of the issues of my original knife.

Bad quality control and craftsmanship. Blade and handle are not fitted well. Have to return this, very sad as the damacus blade looks nice. Hopefully the next one will be better.

Delivered on time. A very well made and beautiful knife. Exceptionally sharp out of the box and the edge lasts and is easy to maintain. Overall an excellent piece of cutlery and a joy to use in the kitchen.