KESSAKU Serrated Utility Knife - 5.5 inch - Samurai Series - Razor Sharp Kitchen Knife - Forged 7Cr17MoV High Carbon Stainless Steel - Wood Handle with Blade Guard

Bought this as I've been on the fence about getting a new paring knife for a while. I have both Japanese and German knives in my kitchen, both used for different needs (I have a Shun and a Henckels santoku and love both- it depends on what I am cutting as to which I use). My Henckels paring knife has bothered me for over 25 years as I just can't seem to get a razor edge on it - but I can with all my Henckels long knives. (it is probably just me.) That's where this knife comes in. After reading reviews and comparing prices- I bought it and it arrived today. It was packaged beautifully in grand Japanese fashion (I LOVE Japanese design and presentation). I opened the magnetic sealed box to stare at one beautiful knife. I took it out of the form-fit cut foam and removed the plastic tip-protector (nice touch, by the way) and gave it the first 2 tests of sharpness I learned as a youth in Boy Scouts and as an adult in the military - I held up a piece of paper in one hand and sliced it cleanly in half, starting from the tip of the blade and ending with the heel. Zero snags a super-clean cut-great sign. next was the 'shave test'- I moistened a portion of my forearm and used the knife as a straight razor-I now have a bare patch on my left arm. Awesomeness right out of the box.As for feel- it is light and fights very nicely in the hand- handle has a firm heft and great balance- sooo nice. I think I picked a winner on the less-expensive yet high quality knife market. Beats some $50 paring knives I've worked with.Comes in a plastic-sealed presentation box. Inside it has a microfiber cloth, tip protector (on knife) on a basic plastic sheath.

I Received both the 7" Santoku and the 8" Chef knives as gifts from my family via my amazon list. Couldn't be more pleased!! I have owned, loved and hated many a knife in my life but these knives are great for the price. Both a work of art and a highly ergonomic tool. Etched and embossed with a high carbon mirror finish. Gorgeous and useful.They came beautifully packaged, you can tell there is pride put into the construction of the blades. They are extremely well balanced light and easy to get a feel for. Good luck not wanting to cut dice and mince every food item in your fridge the minute you get them.First off VERY SHARP!!HIGH CARBON STEEL!!!!! Should have switched to this years ago.Great Knuckle clearance... I have big HandsSmooth ricasso (where the blade and the handle meet) for comfortable pinch gripHand wash only. That beautiful, comfortable Paka wood handle wont last long in the dishwasher.Get a good cutting board.I highly recommend this product to the beginner branching out. Or the experienced home chef wanting to more enjoy the command of the culinary chop block! From a professional stand point in commercial kitchen not sure how the samurai series might hold up or if it can stand the rigors of the line (you might want to check out the dynasty series for that application) but for my home kitchen they are a beautiful and welcomed piece of functional art. Thank you Kessaku, this is a great product!!

At 52 years old, when I tell you this is the best general kitchen knife I have used, that compliment does not come easily. I thought I knew a good knife until I got this one! This is my go-to knife for cutting vegetables or other food prep as well as an excellent, over-the-top, steak knife. So much so, I ordered four of them, so when I have guests over and I cook steaks, each guest will have their own amazing steak knife and then I will see how many of my guests take notice of how great this knife is. Not only is it sharp, but it's comfortable and looks amazing!I do not wash these in the dishwasher. I was these by hand only and they are super simple to wash. At $30 a knife, its a bit pricey. But, on the other hand, how often does a person buy flatware? I say spend a little more to get something good and then don't worry about having to replace it for at least the next 10 years (minimum!)As for another reviewer claiming these are left-handed knives, I have no idea what they are talking about. I am right-handed and there is nothing about these knives that suggests to me they would work better in any hand. Perhaps ignorance is bliss. I am not a knife aficionado, but I do appreciate a nicely weighted, attractive, sharp and rigid knife. I have some cheaper steak knives with blades that bend to the sides as use it. That drives me so crazy, because the metal is so thin and cheap. I'd rather spend $30 for one awesome knife than $15 for four cheap knives that I hate using and want to replace before they break or give me blisters from their uncomfortable handles.So you can buy cheap knives over and over until (and if) you find some you like, or just get these. These will be cheaper and save you a lot of time over the long run.

Seems well made and sharp. The handle is comfortable even for large hands like mine

Very nice it’s cuts meat smoothly. It’s also very stylish nice handle

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I added this as my second "good" knife since I find I'm cooking a lot. The other one was a hybrid chefs knife which cost 2.5 times as much and this blade is every bit as good. The style obviously depends on the user, I like the hybrid chefs knife better for day to day but this knife feels fantastic and stays extremely sharp. I would wager the handle is slightly less durable than my other but I feel like it's a great add for this price point and I'm impressed with the blade.

expecting japanese made knife not chinese made.

This nice is a joy to use and look at. Although more expensive than other chef's knives, it is in a different category when it comes to balance and precision slicing. I am very happy with this purchase!

i am very pleased with this purchased. extremely sharp knife. Love the design. It was delivered way before the delivery date posted on the order. I would recommend this company. very reliable.