Yoshihiro VG10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle) (8.25" (210mm)

This is a amazing knife. 10/10 would buy again. I use it every single day at work in a fine dining restaurant and it's never let me down. Perfect for literally every cut. Looks great, feels great, it is great. I would 100% recommend this knife to anyone that can afford it and works in a professional manner. This is NOT a knife for the house, there are many much more affordable options for home cooking. For work environment this is perfect! The edge keeps extremely well, especially if you do regular maintenance on the bevels with a honing rod. It's resilient and keeps up with my workload (150-300 covers a night).

After years of swearing by German forged steel, I was nervous about switching to a fine-edged Japanese blade. It didn't take long to get used to the switch and I doubt that I will purchase anything but Yoshihiro from here on out. The price is very reasonable and the knifes are a great value. This knife is 2 ounces lighter than my previous chef knife, which may not sound like a big deal, but any professional who spends hours a day with their knife will tell you what a difference it makes. I love how light and attractive it is and the case that carries it. Just be aware that it is a very thin blade and could be damaged easily. I already bent the tip trying to slice through some very thick cuts of brisket. I should have been more careful but I plan on purchasing at least two more Yoshihiro knifes. Find yourself a ceramic sharpener for honing it between tasks, it will keep the blade sharp for days on end. The only thing I wasn't aware of when I bought it is that the handle is unfinished and you will need to buy some oil to do so with to keep it food safe. It's not really a complaint so much though, I stained and finished it myself and that has just made it that much more personal. One of my co-workers has a usuba knife from these makers that I also really like. I plan on purchasing one myself soon. Great knifes!

You know something is about to be really good when you have to peel back like 20 layers of very neat and symmetrical packaging. The first of three foam sheets was wrapped and folded carefully around the box and taped perfectly in the center. The box is textured black and gold flake for the lettering. The knife speaks for itself. Gorgeous. Light. Balanced. 8/10 edge out of the box. Blade is strait and centered. The saya is a little loose but does the job of protecting the blade. I would absolutely buy another. Love it.

Bought it as a gift. Knife is great.. sharp, easy to use and clean!!

I have had this knife for almost 2 years and it perfect for butchery, sliding and chopping a trust stammer to Japanese craftsmanship. The blade is Balanced and fell good, the wa handle is smooth with a small texture to keep your grip when things get messy

What a pleasure to receive this value-priced real Japanese-made Gyuto knife from Yoshihiro. Beautifully and smartly packaged, perfect for a gift (though this one is all mine!) Arrived with an expertly sharpened edge, ready to go to work right out of the box. I'm amazed at how fine a knife I received for such a modest price!

I’m going 3 or 4, rather than 5, solely based on the fact that this is probably the nicest quality knife I have ever purchased or used. I love to cook and have some decent knife skills for a home cook, but I’m not terribly familiar with many different knife brands, etc. so I don’t have a ton for comparison but it’s great quality so far, good comfort, sharp etc. I believe a great bargain for the price, as I could have spent hundreds more.

As a female chef it is not often that I have come across a knife that works well for me. I have very small hands and although I have been in the business for over 16 years I have yet to develop a knife callous. I typically use Japanese knives for this reason. The rounded handle is smooth and easy on my delicate hands (yes I am a chef with delicate hands) This knife comes out of of the box razor Sharp and it is absolutely beautiful. I also love that it is so light. It's like working with a light saber... No joke! There are downsides to the weight and his thin the blade is. If you work in a professional kitchen you have to guard it with your life. I have not dropped it but I can imagine it snapping in half the blade is so thin that I will not let anyone near it. I treat it like a new child. Coworkers have said that the weight is not for them because they need something heavier to balance out the rock of the blade... But for me its perfect!

Great looking hammered blade with beautiful damascus pattern, very sharp. The handle looks prettier that it's shown in the website's photo, it looks professional. The main focus is the knife but would like to mention that the box looks elegant. Buyers should study/ compare prices from merchants, I noticed wide price range, sometimes doubled.

This is a truly beautiful knife, a work of art. So sharp and it holds it edge.

i ordered this knife and as it was not unto my expectation i did return the knife back and my money is still not refunded despite the fact that it was returned in the month of march.

Great looking hammered blade with beautiful damascus pattern, very sharp. The handle looks prettier that it's shown in the website's photo, it looks professional. The main focus is the knife but would like to mention that the box looks elegant. Buyers should study/ compare prices from merchants, I noticed wide price range, sometimes doubled.