Miyamoto Japanese Chef Knife 8 Inch Steel 67 Layers Damascus Kitchen Knife, Ultra Sharp Chef's Knife with Long Lasting Blade, High Carbon Super Steel Chopping Knife, Carving Knife with Resin Handle

Very great knife

This 8-inch chef's knife immediately impresses with both form and function. From the moment it’s unboxed, it feels like a high-end tool—elegantly packaged with thoughtful presentation that makes it completely gift-worthy. It looks like something much more expensive than it actually is, and the quality backs it up.The blade is a true VG-10 Damascus steel core surrounded by 67 layers, and the difference is instantly noticeable during use. It arrived incredibly sharp out of the box and slices through everything from tomatoes to thick root vegetables with barely any resistance. The full flat grind on the blade helps with precise chopping, and it holds its edge well after several sessions of meal prep.Functionality aside, the resin and wood handle is a standout feature on its own. The blend of natural wood grain and vibrant blue resin looks striking in person, and it’s shaped in a way that offers a secure grip even during longer prep sessions. There’s just enough angular contouring to keep it from slipping without being uncomfortable or awkward.This knife performs as beautifully as it looks. The balance feels right in the hand, the weight isn’t too heavy, and it gives great control whether you're doing fine mincing or broader slicing. It's one of those tools that elevates the experience of cooking—whether you're a home chef or gifting it to someone who enjoys their time in the kitchen.

Sometimes we have to weigh the options of beauty and function. This blade is very beautiful. The damascus style is very intricate. The handle is unusual in its dual color. Not real sure I like the blue resin end. The blade is sharp.Where does it fall short for me? Weight. I held this in my hand and it felt too light. It needs more heft to it. The handle is also a bit too long. I have to consciously move my hand up on the handle to hold the knife properly. Due to it's light weight, I'm questioning its balance. A chef knife should be able to do the work for you. Without enough weight in the bolster, it just doesn't feel like it will move well enough to chop and slice as easily as it should. For 50.00, I'd look elsewhere. If its a show piece, then its fine.

Besides Germany, Japan is known for their knives and this 8" chef's knife is a great example. It's both striking in design and efficient in function. From the VG10 Damascus steel to the blade's shape this knife was designed for both professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts.From the moment I took it out of its presentation box I knew I was going to love it. It's light for an 8" chef's knife and it's beautifully balanced. The handle part Canadian Maple wood and part resin is beautiful and the blade's unique shape is perfect for slicing, dicing and chopping. The Damascus steel is beautifully textured due to the heating, folding and pressing process, over and over into 67 layers that give it its strength, lightness and resiliency. The Steel is a high carbon steel called VG10 known for its its balance of hardness and durability. It's also known as a steel which can be honed to a very sharp fine edge and to be hard enough to maintain that edge during use. Indeed, the edge on this knife is razor sharp. Sharper than any other new chef's knife that I own or ever owned.This knife is beautiful, versatile and a joy to use. I am thrilled to own it.

This 8 inch chef's knife is a beauty! Full flat grind and INCREDIBLY SHARP! True VG-10 Damascus steel with 67 layers. Beautiful Wood and Blue resin handle with enough angularity of shape to keep it firmly in your grip. Presentation of the packaged knife makes this entirely "gift-worthy": knife comes snugged into a display box with magnetic closure. The package also includes a safety cover that fits snugly over the blade to maintain sharpness and promote safe handling if kept in a drawer. Highly recommended!

Very beautiful blade and handle. The handle does seem to have a bit of a crease in the resin/wood, but I'll likely hand-wash it so it will be fine. Hoping to see how long this holds up to my cooking and the ware/tear after a while. Interested in seeing how long before I need to sharpen it as well.

Gorgeous high quality Damascus steel knife, with blue resin on the handle. It got here super fast, and is everything I thought it would be. I'll be hanging onto it until I can gift it to my son. He's in food service, and has been talking so much about Damascus steel knives, and how he would love to have one. I'll just have to hide it from my husband! He would want to keep it. It's very sharp, very well made, and I'm so happy that I got the chance to review it! Highly recommend!

This is an amazing knife! Solid and strong, it fits nicely in the hands and cuts through thick meats like butter. One minor thing that I would like to point out is that the ornate design does not standout as it does in the picture, but other than that. I highly recommend it. Great value for the price too.