FINDKING Dynasty Series 4PCS Kitchen Knife Set, Professional Japanese Chef Knife Set, 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Steel Blade, African Rosewood Octagonal Handle, for Meat, Fruits, Vegetables

I recently purchased this and it's bigger brother (the 9" Kiritsuke) and am very impressed with these wonderful blades. I have always wanted a Shun or Yoshihiro VG10 Steel Gyuto style Japanese knife for my kitchen, but my lifestyle had never lent an environment where I felt I could own a multi-hundred dollar kitchen knife and expect it to be all it was meant to be without getting destroyed by misuse, lack of proper care and cleaning, and a potential for it to just go missing one-day. Now, I'm entering a time in my life where I COULD do that, however, I wanted to crawl before I walk before I run. I'm certain this $30 utility knife nor its $57 bigger brother would not hold it's own against one of the previously mentioned knives or anything else offered by those knife makers. That said, I am not a Chef and I do not have to depend on these knives in order to make my living. I do, however, enjoy cooking and when my prep time is reduced by having a sharp blade that can make the work quicker and more enjoyable, it seems the food is better, the mood is better, and everyone is satisfied. I take pride in having sharp knives and my past experiences with even higher-end German cutlery was that of constant maintenance. I had my whetstones out every 6 months, it seems, and was always running the blades across a steele to get that edge to liven up after only a few uses. These blades have not enjoyed as much use as my prior knives because I'm not currently cooking as often as I once did, but I have noticed that they were sharp enough for most people's standards right out of the box. I used them once, enjoyed the experience, but wanted to see how much more I could get out of them. I got out my whetstones and went to work on them. A 300 grit to fine tune the shape and define my edge angle, followed by a 1,000 grit to refine the edge a bit, then a 6,000 grit to remove any stray burs and give a slight polish, then a 12,000 grit to truly polish the edges. These knives are sharp. I've used them quite a bit on a mixture of bamboo and plastic cutting boards for a mixture of fruits, veggies, and meats, and have not had to hone or re-polish the edges since. They're holding an edge perfectly and continue to make me smile while working on prepping for my meals. Did I mention they look cool? The black looks painted on, but it doesn't affect the performance and since I hand wash these, it's not like the high-heat of a dishwasher is testing the durability of the paint (if it is paint). The texture helps with food releasing from the blade, so I like having that too. The octagonal shaped handle is great, not slippery - even with wet hands. Looking for entry level Japanese inspired kitchen knives made of hard steel (not soft German steel)? Look no further. Buy the whole set. That's my next move.

Beautiful knife, ultra sharp, feels good in the hand. Hand wash and dry immediately and it should last forever. Might be tricky to use if you haven't developed knife skills yet. It is a big sharp blade.

First clad steel knife I’ve owned. Apparently if you don’t take care of it, it’ll rust. Similar to a cast iron pan I suppose. It’s nothing for me to clean and dry my knives before hanging them up. The knife is surprisingly light and is balanced correctly. It is very sharp. When I unboxed it, I bumped my knuckle lightly against the blade and was easily cut. I wore a bandage for three days until the bleeding stopped. I think if I were to bump it just a little bit harder it might have cut me to the bone. Be very careful. It’s a stylish knife. The grip feels natural. No obvious defects but I can tell and for the price point, I’m very satisfied with the purchase. I’ve only had it for a week so if it turns out to be a dud, I’ll update the review. On a personal note, I normally use cleavers all the time so I’m used to heavier knives. Because this knife is so light it may take some time to get used to. The packaging notes make it clear not to use anything other than a wood cutting board. If you use stone or plastic, it will defect the cutting edge.

The beautiful kitchen workhorse, every chef i let test it complimented on feel and sharpness but this is not Damascus steel however anything that sticks can be off your knife in 3 shakes tops i work to feed 250-300+ people per day, and it can not rock very well due to the blade angle, however for the cook its an amazing knife and good for learning while the title of chef is being earned, beauty in life is something that should be in everything exactly why you buy the knife that inspires you when you grab it other then this the only con is the handle is as big as the knife so it may not work for the shorter among us but has the benefit of a big handle for lefties . Durability remains to be seen with time.

The knife (7 inch Santoku) looks good out of the box. The artisanal-looking cosmetic elements (like the fake hamon) will appeal to some, while looking a bit cheesy to others. It arrived sharper than I expected. Under a minute of light stropping brought the edge to almost scary sharpness. The Chinese steel variants is similar to some 440C variants, and should work well for kitchen use. If you know how to care for it, the edge should remain super sharp for a long time with minimal effort. I won't, for example, be using his knife to chop against hard bone. I'd expect it to chip. For slicing and lightly chopping meat and veggies this knife has potential. I know how to care for and use many kinds of knives, and I expect this one to perform well for several years. I like the octagonal handle (regardless of what it is really made of). It indexes well, and fits my hand perfectly. It's a little heavy, but that doesn't matter to me because I only prepare meals for myself, so fatigue won't be a factor. The slightly convex blade is not best for super-super thin slicing -- get a real sushi knife for that. At this price point, this knife seems well worth it.

Il coltello Santoku della serie Dynasty di FINDKING è un vero gioiello in cucina. La lama in acciaio ad alto tenore di carbonio 9Cr18MoV è affilata e resistente, perfetta per tagliare carne, frutta e verdura con precisione. L’impugnatura ergonomica lo rende comodo da usare anche per sessioni prolungate. Ideale per chi cerca uno strumento professionale e versatile. Spedizione rapida e prodotto conforme alla descrizione.

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Neat knife and leather sheath with nice packing, suitable for camping and outdoor use, however it should be carefully stored away from the kids hand reach .