KAI Wasabi Black Deba 15.0 cm Blade Length - Polished 6A/1K6 Stainless Steel 58 (±1) HRC - Black Polypropylene Handle - Japanese Cleaver - Made in Japan

Very good quality

I was a chef for more than twenty years and also owned a company that sharpened other chefs knives. In all that time this remains the sharpest knife I have ever bought. I actually shaved the back of my hand straight out of the packaging. The weight is good and handling exceptional for this style of knife. All that remains is to see how the steel holds up. Time will tell.

It's a single bevel but it has another on the same bevel. Find it hard to use (angle) as it has double layered bevel. It's not a proper Japanese style.

The KAI Wasabi Yanagiba is an excellent knife for slicing pretty much anything from salmon to watermelon. Just make sure you buy a suitable guard for it as it is extremely sharp. In fact, the blade is so finely honed that you may not even feel it if you cut yourself! Be very careful indeed with this knife - it is not for amateurs. You won't find a better slicer/carver than this unless you are willing to pay two, three, or even four hundred pounds.

It does not cut straight and handle bruises my hand