Kai KAI AE5204 Gyuto Knife Seki Magoroku Damascus 7.1 inches (180 mm), Made in Japan

Shipped quickly from Japan. Great price and a really nice, wicked-sharp knife; a good price for a very good branded knife.

Great Knife, bought two. one for home and one for hunting Cabin. they are extremely sharp, clean them after use and make sure they blade is dry. I would not recommend putting them in the dishwasher. they might start rusting.

My sister bought a Shun classic of this type and she showed it to my wife. My wife fell in love and asked our children to buy it for Christmas. But, I knew they would not spend 170 bucks on a knife. Heck I am the one who bought their wusthof and Henckels set of knives. But I never pay 170 for a knife either. The reviews said this is as good as Shun classic for half the price. I took a chance and the wife liked alot. and They lived happily ever after.

This knife is great. Got one as a gift and then purchased this one too. I have the entire Cutco set and this is just as good. Love this knife and I am in the kitchen a lot.

Gorgeous knife, decently sharp out of the box but did need a quick run in on the whetstone.Genuinely identical to the Shun Classic Asian..for 1/3rd the price. Same VG-Max metal as well.Don’t listen to reviews complaining about chipping or rust, it’s just inherent of this type of knife- take care of it and it’ll take care of you. If you want a true knife you can use on anything, buy a western style knife. My only complaint is I didn’t order two!

This is basically a Shun Classic but half the price. Very sharp out of the box, but not quite to my standard. Polished up in just a couple of minutes. The spine is thin, and the handle is light. Balance is ideal for pinch grip. It makes quick work of everything I've thrown at it for the last 3 months. Keep in mind that the blade core is VG10. VG10 chips easily so avoid bones like the plague. Any care/maintenance advice a Shun Classic user would give you is applicable here-- such as: don't use a honing steel on it; lap or strop only. Personally, I don't recommend this knife in a professional kitchen for this reason. Though it can certainly stay sharp for a full shift, you'll need to be kind to it. Honestly, feels like a steal at this price. Factory knives like these tend to be consistent, so I believe it can be purchased with confidence.

Pros: 1. Solid slice, comfortable grip (Male with slightly above average sized hands), looks appealing and professional.Cons: Took over a month to arrive, the Japanese lettering has came off after half a year due to it being the only knife I used for cooking.. the edge is a little tricky to keep sharp..If you've owned other Shun products this is pretty much their lower end of chef knives.. the handle is quite light and the spine of the knife is relatively thin for the size of the blade so that just comes down to personal preference..

It was the best gift I ever bought myself. This was razor-sharp out of the box. The fit and feel are amazing. A lifetime of enjoyment lies ahead. Treat yourself to true Japanese quality in fit, finish, and feel.