MITSUMOTO SAKARIGyuto Chef Knife 8 Inch, Japanese VG-10 Hand Forged Kitchen Knife for Meat & Vegetables, G10 Handle with Sandalwood Box

This knife was a much different experience compared to every other knife I have bought thus far, positively so. This is the sharpest and most nimble knife I have purchased for my collection. Out of the box it was razor sharp, sharper than every other VG10 blade I have purchased, and the thin 1.6mm blade is perfect to slice through foods without much pressure, paring and carving with precision and ease. It looks amazing, unique with a matte finish on the outer cladded metals, giving you the feel of a carbon knife while maintaining a somewhat nonstick surface. The handle with a white ring collar gives you an elegant Japanese style and look, while the materials give you confidence in its long term durability. Customer service by Mitsumoto Sakari is also very responsive and accommodating. My new favorite knife has also become my weapon of choice.

This knife is well made and very lightweight, easy to maneuver and sharp.

The knife came in a nice box and was razor sharp. The blade is wonderfully structured and the heft is very comfortable. Also, the heft is perfectly flush with the tang and the rivets. Excellent piece to present as a gift ( which I did) It certainly looks more expensive than it is. I am tempted to buy another one and keep it myself.

Sharp, has a good weight to it. Handle feels great for someone with a medium-large size hand. I strop before use, haven’t really needed to sharpen it yet.

Solid, sharp, and a beautiful piece for the kitchen

The media could not be loaded. Light-weight and incredible steel profile for professionals who demand quality tools. I've been using this knife for a few days and love the edge retention and accuracy for fine work. This is not a kitchen work horse beater, obviously it belongs in the hands of a Chef. Handle has been great, and it has not become loose as with some reviews.The finish is functional and pleasing. Using it daily has been a great experience.Easy to clean, comfortable grip, well balanced feel, and very good to excellent edge retention thus far. Accurate and steady blade for working Chefs.Highly recommend Mitsumoto Sakari blades.

So I bought this to just be a cheap workhorse in the kitchen. I work professionally and have an affinity for premium chefs knives but always like to have a good one that I can beat on and not worry about. This one didn’t fit the bill. After a couple days of use the handle became loose around the tang. The knife performed well before the handle issue but that is a complete deal breaker. The quest for a quality budget work horse continues.

The blade is excellent. The handle excellent, ergonomic. Unfortunately the knife doesn't seem to have a full tang. After a handful of uses the blade has a little wiggle. Will refund and try a second knife.