TUOSantoku Knife - Japanese Chef Knife 7-inch High Carbon Stainless Steel - Kitchen Knives with G10 Full Tang Handle - Black Hawk-S Knives Including Gift Box

This is an absolutely stunning and beautiful knife.But, it belongs in a display case.For perspective (I have all three):A Mercer Asian Collection Chinese Chef Knife weighs 261 grams and is significantly taller.A Mercer Genesis Nakiri weighs 233 grams and is significantly more nimble.A Mercer Renaissance 8" Chef Knife weighs 235 grams and is my do everything knife.This thing comes in at 366 grams!But, it does not have the bulk preparation or food transfer capabilities of a Chinese style Chef Knife, the nimbleness and precision of a Japanese style Nakiri, nor the do everything capabilities of a German style Chef Knife. This thing really isn't any good at anything. But, it is so heavy.The handle on this thing feels slippery. It feels like, if I let my guard down, this thing is just going to fly out of my hand. Heavy, sharp and slippery. It is really an uncomfortable feeling.Top marks for presentation. Arrives in a sleek black box with a magnetically secured folding top. The red felt lined interior is a well thought out contrast. The knife itself is beautiful. As a gift, really classy, sure to impress... as long as it skips the knife block and goes directly to a display case.

It says its a Japanese knife however has a sticker saying made in China, however it is well made, design is nice and sharp as you like, handle is comfortable to hold and the box is nice too.

Didn't keep it's edge long,,sharpening it today

First off I will state that I have been using this knife for over a month, at least weekly. It is pretty darn good.Great value and great looks. The blade design is pretty. Unfortunately it is not etched in (unauthentic), but rather part of the casting. It is very light as I was expecting a heavy duty knife. It has remained sharp, very sharp for the past month. On that note, take precautions as it would easily remove a finger if your not careful.Do not hesitate, the price is great, the quality seems great. As for longevity, I cannot attest to, but if you take care of it, it should last a very long time. A great alternative to other similar knives, but you get fast shipping, a very nice box. Overall, I'd give it 5/5.

It seems a lot of effort has been put into making this knife shiny But it sounds tinny and cheap. So far it is holding an edge though. I purchased this to determine if the Kiritsuke style blade is useful. So far I do appreciate the blade shape and function. The packaging is over the top too. Would be a good gift for someone getting into cooking.