An excellent choice for home or professional use. This size is big, but not overly long or difficult to handle. It's well-balanced and easy to hold and control. It's the ideal size for home or professional use, especially if you already have a santoku or smaller chef's knife. The handle (made of POM resin, so it's tough and won't absorb water or crack) is just the right size for the blade and the fit and finish are great, making this a fantastic value for someone looking for a quality Japanese made knife with high quality and yet easy-to-maintain molybdenum steel.
This is a super-sharp knife that will be sure to offer years of pleasure in the kitchen.
Comes in a beautiful gift box.
I'd recommend the fine ceramic hone (see below) for regular/daily maintenance of the edge. As with any knife, use the hone regularly and you'll keep the edge in good shape for a LONG time before you need to think about doing any serious "re-sharpening" or real grinding and refinishing of the edge.
210mm (8.3" version pictured in photo).
NOTE: This knife is sharpened in the traditional Japanese style, that is, almost entirely on the right side, which means it's not really suitable for left-handed use. And when you maintain it, you should concentrate your sharpening and honing efforts on the right side of the blade. |
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