Damascus Chef Knife Kiritsuke Unique One Of Kind Handle Professional 8 Inch Japanese Chefs Kitchen Knife Vg10 67 Layers Damascus Steel Knive with Sheath

Update: Finally, finally, finally received my knife! I don't know why Amazon informed me that it was delivered on Sept 22 when it wasn't and delivered three days later, but now it is here! And after inspection I am pleased to inform that this exchanged knife is free of flaws! Not quite as sharp as the exchanged flawed one but it'll do, and I can sharpen to a surgical sharpness when needed. The quality seems very good and am happy with my purchase. It is a western style blade, meaning that it is sharpened on both sides and should serve me well in my job as a chef. I purchased this on a whim because my current petty knife is nearly at its end of life and wanted a "better" one. I will update as I use the knife as to its overall quality and usage. The handle is based on the Japanese octagonal shape and forms well within your hand. The metal has a "partially" Damascus look but it's layers in the Japanese metal of VG10 (as true Damascus steel would begin to rust if left wet and would be much, much more expensive than this knife). Also the "hamon" line is not real, more like a design, but can't complain at the price of this knife (not yet anyway lol). Upon inspection of the blade itself I found a divot, like something pointed fell upon the metal near the handle. I requested an exchange and this process was quick and easy. I then mailed it out via UPS as directed. I still have not received my exchange as of Sept 24, 2023 yet have still paid the price of $94.15. I was sent a notice by Amazon stating it was delivered, Sept 22, but have not found it anywhere in the locations that Amazon delivers to so am unable to give a review on the exchanged knife as I have not received it.

Good

This knife was a gift and I have been told it is exactly what they wanted. Looks good and does the cutting!!

Seems to hold an edge for a while, great balance handle and blade looks great everything is just what I hoped for, great knife all around. My sushi is lookin better than ever!😁👍

This knife was purchased as a birthday present for my son who recently started work in a restaurant part of a well known chain. The 8" Kiritsuke knife arrived before the expected day of arrival, was well packaged and with no damage. The box containing the knife is of very high quality and upon opening presents the knife beautifully. The knife itself is an item of high quality, visually drawing, very sharp and sits in the hand naturally and confidently. The Damascus patterning does draw the eye without doubt. The handle is octagonal in nature but sits very well in the hand in a positive way and is unique in its patterning and colour which adds to the whole. This is an expensive knife for a special occasion so consider your options. Clearly part of the money you are paying has gone into the box the knife arrives in but overall worth it I believe and I would consider buying another Hajegato knife.