I rec'd my new Zanmai Santoku today and was very surprised. I spoke with Paul awhile ago and explained that I was replacing my old knives and was looking for something of very good quality. I told him my requirements and that I was a home chef (left handed at that). He made some suggestions, but encouraged me to wait for the new Zanmai knives to come in. Well...am I glad I waited, what a beautiful knife. I have looked at other knives for alot more money and they are not near as nice for...