KYOKU Samurai Series - 10.5" Yanagiba Knife Japanese Sushi Sashimi Knives - Superior Japanese Steel - Wenge Wood Handle - with Case

This is the first knife I've ever owned. Since I make knives, my eye is able to see many things that others may not see. A knife like this for $40 is WAY CHEAPER than you might think! I was surprised that my knife came razor-sharp instead of what I've read in past reviews A razor's edge. tested it on paper and found it made smooth cuts across the edge of the paper I AM NOT BLUNT AT ALL! I like the heft of this knife very much - it feels sturdy My experience with the knife sales at the big Asian marts around Seattle has not provided this information. There is a little more than 1/8" between the spine and the bottom of the spine! There is a bit of front-end imbalance It is heavy, as you would expect from such a knife. Compared to what I can do in my shop, the forging quality of the blade is better. A mild degree of flexibility is retained while the file hardness test is passed. There are some imperfections in the handle that cause me to rate it 4 stars out of 5. I was surprised that a blade of such a high quality did not receive more attention in the assembly of the handle. A half millimeter gap separates the handle and blade at the point where they meet. A second problem is that the wood part of the handle is just a hair too small in comparison to the front turon In addition, there is some epoxy left over from where the wood and pommel meet. There is nothing mechanically wrong with these issues at all. My overall opinion of the knife is very positive, and if I had been able to hold it and feel it, I would have paid $100 for it at a store. Despite the purchase being expensive, I am very happy with it.

Ryan Cervantes

| Jan 26, 2021

It has all the features of a good sushi knife, but at a much lower price. Since my sushi skills are not very good, I would like to use it to become familiar with the advantages of a single beveled unit in making In the process, I will be able to determine what I will and will not need in a next-level up knife. If this turns out to be subpar, I will have less money out of my pocket than the $200+ units that are available now.

Raina Lopez

| Oct 31, 2020

The other knives I looked at were priced substantially higher than one hundred smacks, so I was hesitant to buy this one. I ended up purchasing this one and I wasn't disappointed with it at all in regards to quality and feel. My favorite part of using this product was how easy it was to skin and cut salmon. I can handle the work, even though it is long. The time I have had so far is only about two months.

Malani Dickerson

| Sep 12, 2020

) it will feel as if you are cutting butter. The blade feels 2x sharper than my Kramer chef knife. It claims to be made from As for the edge, I will see how it fares. I feel as if it's duller after using it lightly for a month It's hard to tell if it's subjective or not.

Christian Gordon

| Nov 28, 2020

It has a stunning design. In my opinion, the weight is right on target. Purchasing this item is worth the value it provides. I only have a negative reaction to this knife, since there is an excessive gap between the handle and the blade that could cause rust (from washing the knife by hand) or contamination. I have only used this knife once so far, but man is it sharp. I have no idea if I can avoid such problems if used properly.

Jaxx Donovan

| Oct 07, 2020

I just got my knife. I think it is worth the price. However, as a sushi chef, it is a A good steel, but a little pricey.

Eduardo Strickland

| Aug 29, 2020

It will take me a little time to practice. There is good practice in cutting away from yourself, but I am used to cutting towards myself when cutting thin strips. It makes all the difference in which direction you're cutting when you have just a single bevel on your tool. Obviously, it won't make a huge difference to the quality of the blade, however I recommend you learn how to adjust your cutting technique as you progress.

Kamryn Long

| Apr 24, 2021

Since this is our first knife for cutting rolls, I don't have much context to offer, but I must say that it has changed our sushi game completely. I bought this for $12 directly from Amazon, it's the next level compared to our dull chef's knife.

Maya Wells

| Feb 25, 2021