"AZUMASYUSAKU" Deba Kurouchi (Butcher Knife) Shirogami Steel No.1 150mm

Previous review mentions the quality of steel is not that great. That is silly, it is Shirogami No. 1 which is about as good as they come for a Japanese style knife, especially given what this knife is meant to be used for. It was one of the main reasons why I chose this knife over others. The value is definitely there for the steel and the heft of this knife compared to many other brands. There are a couple things to note however. The bevel is a double bevel rather than a more traditional single bevel. This is more normal for western knifes but not for this style of Japanese knife. I prefer, but if you are looking for a single bevel deba, this isn't it. The handle is also as basic as they come. I will likely take some effort to give it a better finish, but the slightly rough texture actually makes it easy to hold onto when cutting fish and getting it messy. So I will take care not to remove the texture.

Weight feels good, quality of steel is okay, sharpness is dull , value of money isn’t quite enough, appearance is okay

Love the weight and balance and of course the cutting, chopping ability. But if you like the Japanese writing on the handle, as pictured, it is not permanent, peels right off and you're down to a blonde wooden handle. But no complaints here. It's nicely textured for a sure grip. Definitely worth the money. Quick shipping.

Awesome! Came fast, really good quality.

Excelente

Good

Have had this knife for several months now. It has become my "go-to" knife for most kitchen tasks. Sharp! And holds a wickedly keen edge. Swift delivery, good packaging, fair price. I don't need another one but am thinking about it just because....