A Pretty decent blade!
It wasn't as sharp as I thought it should be but after using a knife sharpener called sharpal, that was taken care of. I think the manufacturer didn't finish the sharpening. Now, it's kind of scary sharp. I like this blade due to the weight and the steel is definitely good. It just needed a little extra.
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James Williams
May 16, 2025
Panhead Jeff St. Pete, FL
Fantastic knife. I use the rocker method with five carrots. I rocked it up and then back and then forward and back and it went through those five carrots so smooth and the carrots didn't fly everywhere from chopping it actually cut. I have some great knives, but never any as good as this.
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Great for carving meat
It works great the only thing when it came I had to put an edge on it but then again if you can't shave with it then it's not Sharp in my book other than that works fantastic
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Very sharp but no sheath. Better for meat than vegetables. Use an 8" kitchen knife for veggies.
Yes it is sharp, however, it does not come with any type of sheath. You can not put it in a drawer and must hang it up. I bought magnetic strips in order to place it on the wall. You can buy a leather sheath from the company, but, other sharp knives I have purchased have come with at least a plastic sheath so it can be stored in a drawer. Trying to keep it in the box it comes in is tedious because it fits very snugly and is difficult to extricate.
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Loved My Knife
This is the third order for me. I gave one to my sister and one to a chef friend who loved it. The knife is amazing. I will be buying more.
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Very sharp
I see reviews saying the knife is dull. HUH? NO. It is sharp, very very sharp but after a month or so you should sharpen it, care for it. This is an excellent knife.
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Not made in Japan and not made by Japanese masters but it is SHARP out of the box
The knife is sharp, very sharp. In fact it registers a respectable score of 178 which was repeatable on my BESS certified scale. For perspective, that is in the range of a utility razor blade which is sharper than the range of high-end cutlery. So you're asking, why only four stars then....and the answer is because the Matsato site describes the knife as "crafted using traditional Japanese methods" and "One of the reasons the Matsato knife performs so well is becauseit’s made from premium Japanese stainless steel." but it is made in china which casts doubt on the origins of the steel used and the longevity of the blade.
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