KITETSU Japanese chef knife made in Japan gyutou 8" Damascus VG10 SEKI city superior stainless blade 210mm

I saw this knife advertised as VG10 stainless steel Damasus chef knife, made in Japan – the tag line – “Slice like a Samurai” – which really spoke to me. Luckily, it was more than puffery. When it arrived, I was very happy to find that this Kitetsu is high quality, razor sharp, and a nice addition to my standard stainless kitchen knife set. The handle is quality and solid, and appears to be a full tang construction, meaning the body of the blade goes through the handle, as can be seen on the top of the handle. The presentation is truly beautiful, with hammering toward the top, and Damascus patterns near the edge. This knife really excels when it comes to slicing, which is really what the advertisement says. As shown in these photographs, I used the knife to effortlessly cut daikon radishes and carrots for bahn mi relish, and all sorts of vegetables for Buddha bowels, which I regularly make. The Kitetsu is also excellent when slicing tender vegetables like tomatoes, which seems to be powered in part by its high quality steel and thinness. The Kitetsu is thinner than the Henckles stainless steel kitchen knife that I’ve had for over 20 years. This means the Kitetsu is lighter, however, that’s the point – ha! – the thinner body seems to translate into more of a razor-like edge. So, as far as the needs in my kitchen, the Kitetsu sits somewhere between a standard kitchen knife and a Chinese-style cleaver – I don’t always want to deal with a large blade, but sometimes when I just need to turn some purple cabbage into mince or finely slice some bell peppers, this knife really is perfect. I have know dough it can dominate in other rolls as well. Very happy with this knife, and would recommend to others.

I bought this chef knife as a gift for my friend in New Zealand. He is a chef and his son is also wanting to be a professional chef, and they love it!! I think that it’s a great gift for birthday and anniversaries given its quality and good looks. <My friend> When I took it in my hand, I found its weight balance was surpurve. It's not too light and it's not too heavy. The center of the gravity position helps me to cut soft objects by its weight. It is sharp enough to cut tomato skin by its weight. Although I've used this knife only several time so far, It keeps the sharpness well. I'm looking forward to using this knife more, sharpening it again by myself, and testing it more. <His son> My first impressions when I saw the knife, I thought there was not enough area on the blade. But I found out that it doesn't need more area because the weight balance and the sharpness and slickness of the blade was so immaculate that tomatoes would slice perfectly just by tapping the knife forward as the weight slices it perfectly.

I recently invested in a chef's knife, and I must say, it's an absolute game-changer! This wickedly sharp blade hails from Japan and has surpassed all my expectations. Right out of the box, I was amazed by its razor-sharp edge. Slicing through ingredients feels like a breeze, and it has elevated my culinary skills to a whole new level. The fact that it's made in Japan speaks volumes about its craftsmanship and quality. The Japanese have a legendary reputation for creating top-notch blades, and this chef's knife is no exception. In conclusion, this wickedly sharp, well-balanced chef's knife made in Japan is an absolute delight to use. It's a testament to the artistry and dedication of Japanese knife makers. Whether you're a professional chef or a passionate home cook, I highly recommend adding this gem to your kitchen arsenal.

My husband is so happy with this knife. The weight, design and sharpness. Well worth the money

I don't usually post reviews. But this knife deserve a good review! I am Japanese. I was born and raised in Japan. I moved to the states 10 years ago. I was having hard time to find a good kitchen knife that cuts smooths and nice. I tried probably over 20 knives in 10 years ! This one came up on search and I thought I'd give a shot , And I'm glad I did !! Not just the looks is cool and beautiful with Damascus pattern but this knife gets work done!! I use thin meat for my stir fry and usually it takes time to cut steak to thin but this one did amazing job !!!No more stress with this crafted in Japan knife. Cooking will be more fun! If you are looking for nice kitchen knife, this is it. I highly recommend this one !

Doesn’t even cut an apple !!

First impression, beautiful knife. Of course sharp enough though not intended for hara kiri. Too soon to appreciate edge retention. One more knife to my collection.

Balance and fit perfect in my hand, super sharp. Not sure about metal though, doesn’t connect to my rack ? Guess will see…hum