This the second time I have ordered these knives. I liked mine so much I ordered them for 4 other family members, and one for a vacation place.
Gave this as a gift- first one came damaged, but Great Offer Stock got me another within 4 days, during the holiday season- It's small, sharp and perfect for those quick slice jobs! Love it!
I have a 23 slot knife block and needed to get a few more knives. I don't like to have the same brand or "matchy matchy" set. I use a few of the same type. EX: 3 boning knives, bread knives, utility, I have no use for paring knives etc. I wanted to try a Japanese knive. This is perfect for my hand size and is it sharp!!!! Works great. I've also have never owned a ceramic one. This is now my favorite. I'm not kidding I have different brand knives such as Henkles, Wustof, Cutco, Victornex, Sabatier, Messermeister, and even some generic "show time" ones. I am going to get more! I don't own any Shun knives but they are very expensive, so I will stick to the Kyocera! Great knife!
This wonderful knife is razor-sharp. It is well-balanced and beautifully made. Admittedly, even at Overstock's price, the best I could find, it is expensive, but worth it. (The Yaxell Ran, for about $100 less, is equally well made. The main differences are fewer layers of damascus, and somewhat softer steel.) Although I still use my Henkels 4-Star for some tasks, the Yaxell Gou is now the one I reach for first.
