Yoshihiro High Carbon Blue Steel #1 Suminagashi Yanagi Sashimi Japanese Chef’s Knife with Ebony Handle

This knife is a thing of beauty - like metal art. It seems almost criminal to actually use it for, gasp, cutting. That said, it is also a perfect tool for the job it was intended - far sharper than any razor, a blade straight and true; it slices through fish flesh smoother than a hot wire through butter. Yoshihiro did a fantastic job of packaging it safely and securely, and it even reached me a couple days ahead of expected delivery, at the Christmastime rush no less.

Very well made, elegant and razer sharp. Beautiful pattern makes a great presentation piece. The only thing to be desired is the case, which is not of high quality, but hey, you save over $300 for that ebony case. I am pretty happy with the purchase.

T I am sushi chef. This knife is one of the best sashimi knife for 15 years experience. I am satisfied.

good delivery and quality of knife