KimuraProfessional Honing Steel, 10 inch Honing Rod, Carbon Steel Knife Sharpener, Magnetized Steel, Ergonomic & Balanced Polypropylene Handle, Ideal for All Chef Knives, Japanese Gift Box

I thought this would be a cheap knife that I wouldn't mind chipping while processing meat, but honestly, the quality has blown my mind.It's quite lightweight but also perfectly balanced for a pinch grip. The design is simple and elegant and wouldn't look out of place in any kitchen, from a family-run cafe to a Michelin-starred restaurant.The spine isn't rounded, but it has clearly been sanded to create soft edges that don't dig into your fingers. The knife is razor-sharp right out of the box.The only thing I can see that isn't perfect is that the handle bolster isn't completely symmetrical; however, that certainly isn't something you can feel when holding it.I would take this over the flimsy feeling Victorinox budget chef knives and day of the week. Quite honestly, I think I'm going to order the entire set.Thank you, Kimura, for surprising me with a very nice knife.

Japanese steel general purpose kitchen knife, blade is excellent, very sharp, handle just ok and functional. The whole thing is not particularly well balanced but is still a pleasure to use, also very well priced for something not made in China.

Having had several steels over the last years each wearing out relatively quickly it was time to replace the last one.Having received our new steel I commenced sharpening our kitchen knives the intention being to use a knife sharpener to start then finish sharpening the knives with the new steel. NO NEED! I initially used the new steel on one of our knives and it sharpened a dull blade remarkably well considering the level of bluntness of the knife.The remaining knives were all sharpened this way with a good result from all the knives. (Both general use and good quality steel knives)With the lesser quality knives the steel could be felt gripping the knife as it sharpened it to a very sharp level.Overall I am impressed with the steel and it appears that it will have longevity of effective use unlike its predecessors.A good product!!

Sharpens well, weighted and of good quality.

I’ve had the knife for a few weeks now and am very satisfied. It was not ridiculously expensive so I had an open mind (I went for Japan over China). It is now my go to knife. It remains razor sharp (my fingers have the proof). I have given it a few gentle swipes on a steel, that’s all. Good balance and construction looks solid. I’ll give it 5 in a year if it continues to please. Meantime it’s a buy from me.

Wow, forget how sharpe a new kitchen can or should be. Good, comfortable handle and cuts as expected - perfectly. Bought a wet stone block to keep the knife sharp as new.

Just arrived. It is a well balanced chef's knife, seems to be of good quality, lovely and sharp straight out the box. Nicely packaged too. Very happy!

Fantastic knives, high quality. I was absolutely amazed for the price. I'm definitely buying some other ones.