KYOKU Japanese Chef Knife 8" with Sheath Case German HC Steel Professional Ultra Sharp Blade Ergonomic Pakkawood Handle

Pretty good knife. Good for most stuff. Sharp edge out of the box. Only complaint is that the handle was a little loose. Not bad enough for me to want to return it. Have had it less than a month, so we'll see what happens in time.***UpdateIt's been two months. I suppose that looseness in the handle started to cause the wood to split after daily use. I emailed the company because it was too late to return it through amazon. They got back to me immediately and offered to send me a replacement or a refund. I definitely chose the replacement because it's still nice and sharp. I just hone it every once and a whIle. So at this point I'm expecting my new knife, and even though the whole "getting a defective knife" was a bit annoying. I'm happy to say that their customer service is wonderful.**another updateI've had this for maybe 2 years now. I use this daily as a chef. Still haven't sharpened it yet on stones, and I feel like I won't have to for a while, just honing it. This knife is my buddy. I effing love it, and we go everywhere together. I got a random amazon notification about this for some reason. It didn't take a moment for me to remember how good Dalstrong has been to me. I've bought most of their phantom series by now and I love it. They feel good in my hand, as the handle is sort of d-shaped for the right hand.Overall it's still very sharp with regular maintenance and constant abuse. Can't say the same for some other pricier knives.

We have purchased three sizes and these are super knives, sharp, hold the edge and have replaced 8 knife set we had been using. Great knives for a good price.Update on this knife, the knife has stained even though it is cleaned and dried after each use. Still a good knife.

Best knife ever!!

I am new to cooking above and beyond starter dishes. I am no sous chef by any means but this knife is terrific! I love the presentation when I received it. It is very sharp and cuts through meat very easily. I have used it for a couple weeks now and it is still great. I cannot wait to add to my culinary arsenal with purchasing more of their knives. If you are looking to get into serious cooking I would look into purchasing this knife. Great quality

Very sharp. Value is great. I am pleased I bought this.