KAIKAI AE5204 Gyuto Knife Seki Magoroku Damascus 7.1 inches (180 mm), Made in Japan

Great Knife, bought two. one for home and one for hunting Cabin. they are extremely sharp, clean them after use and make sure they blade is dry. I would not recommend putting them in the dishwasher. they might start rusting.

It was the best gift I ever bought myself. This was razor-sharp out of the box. The fit and feel are amazing. A lifetime of enjoyment lies ahead. Treat yourself to true Japanese quality in fit, finish, and feel.

This is basically a Shun Classic but half the price. Very sharp out of the box, but not quite to my standard. Polished up in just a couple of minutes. The spine is thin, and the handle is light. Balance is ideal for pinch grip. It makes quick work of everything I've thrown at it for the last 3 months. Keep in mind that the blade core is VG10. VG10 chips easily so avoid bones like the plague. Any care/maintenance advice a Shun Classic user would give you is applicable here-- such as: don't use a honing steel on it; lap or strop only. Personally, I don't recommend this knife in a professional kitchen for this reason. Though it can certainly stay sharp for a full shift, you'll need to be kind to it. Honestly, feels like a steal at this price. Factory knives like these tend to be consistent, so I believe it can be purchased with confidence.

My sister bought a Shun classic of this type and she showed it to my wife. My wife fell in love and asked our children to buy it for Christmas. But, I knew they would not spend 170 bucks on a knife. Heck I am the one who bought their wusthof and Henckels set of knives. But I never pay 170 for a knife either. The reviews said this is as good as Shun classic for half the price. I took a chance and the wife liked alot. and They lived happily ever after.

Pros: 1. Solid slice, comfortable grip (Male with slightly above average sized hands), looks appealing and professional.Cons: Took over a month to arrive, the Japanese lettering has came off after half a year due to it being the only knife I used for cooking.. the edge is a little tricky to keep sharp..If you've owned other Shun products this is pretty much their lower end of chef knives.. the handle is quite light and the spine of the knife is relatively thin for the size of the blade so that just comes down to personal preference..

Shipped quickly from Japan. Great price and a really nice, wicked-sharp knife; a good price for a very good branded knife.

I ordered this knife cause I lived for more than 8 months in a Marriott Residence Inn hotel and as I like to cook, I started getting crazy with the junk, they provide as knives. I also ordered the 210mm blade version and used both now for a while.I really like the design and the quality. Of cause there are even better knives on the market, but for more $$.I could still cut a tomato by just pulling the knife by 2 fingers after > 6weeks of usage with vegetables and some meet.To me the price/performance ratio is great.I just sharpened it after coming back home on a water stone and it just took a few strikes and it's razor-blade sharp in both directions again.I recommend this knife. For the $$ you paid, you get a good knife that will satisfy every private cook.Just don't forget to maintain it with proper manual sharpening on stones in a 15°-17° angle.

This knife is great. Got one as a gift and then purchased this one too. I have the entire Cutco set and this is just as good. Love this knife and I am in the kitchen a lot.