kaigroup A Shell Seal Seki Magoroku six Kitchen Knives (Santoku Knife, 165mm) (AB-5156)

This is an excellent knife.I was gifted a sushi knife many years ago. It is the sharpest knife I've ever used, but it requires a lot of maintenance and TLC given that it is not stainless (can rust), has an asymmetric blade (more difficult to sharpen), and wood handle (not "dishwasher safe" although I always wash my best knives by hand). The Japanese make excellent steel and knives; the Americans (aka made in China) not so much. So when I used this knife at a friend's house, I was impressed and bought one. Nice weight, balance, sharpness, grip, blemish free and easy to sharpen. It doesn't hold an edge as well as my sushi knives, but that is to be expected. It's my go to knife.

This was my second one I bought but it’s my go-to knife for everything.

This is a wonderful and sharp knife turns anything i cut into butter . I buy meat in bulk and cut them into the desired pieces so I need a dependable knife and this one is standing up to the test. However, I will buy a knife sleeve for it. Avoid the unwanted cuts (yup did me). It is really sharp glad I bought.

I gave it to my friend as a gift.she Love it.

originally purchased a set of these in japan and was happy to find them online. Have been gifting them and couldn't recommend them more. I do recommend drying them by hand and not letting it sit to dry.

I've been using a cooking knife I bought 20 years ago and it has been working just fine. I saw this reviewed in a magazine and decided to get this. I've used other knives in different kitchens and at my friend's houses but this one is on a different level. I haven't seen a knife this sharp and works awesome. Also, the price tag is very reasonable, and I've been recommending it to all my friends.

The package the knife came in was all greasy and filthy and disgusting knife itself was fine but the Person handling it made the box extremely greasy and dirty

Very comfortable grip and easy to clean.