Latim's Professional Chef Knife 8 inch，Damascus Kitchen Knives Made of Japanese VG-10 Stainless Steel with Unique Pattern，Ultra Sharp Blade and Ergonomic Handle

The media could not be loaded. Damascus steel knives are the only way to go when purchasing knives. I got this for my daughter to replace the dull Chef's knife she had. She's been taking cooking classes and really needed a high quality chef's knife. She loves to use my Shun's knives, but I didn't want to spend that much. After some research, I chose this one because it has a 60-62 HRC Japanese VG-10 premium steel cutting core and the price was great. The use of a high quality steel is essential for a top quality knife that's durable enough to last for years and years and years to come. I'm astounded at how well this works. I actually like it more than my Shun chef's knife and it's much prettier. It's extremely well balanced and the attention to detail is evident. The curved handle is ergonomically designed and fits in my hand perfectly. I can use this for a long period of time without my hand tiring or cramping. It is also non-slip, so I don't have any issues with it slipping. The blade is EXTREMELY sharp, so be careful. It cuts through steak, pork butt, ribs, basically anything with ease. It's like cutting through butter. It comes in a nice black box that's perfect for gift giving. This would make an awesome wedding present. If you're looking for high quality Damascus steel knives, you can stop looking. This knife won't disappoint.

This is my new favorite knife! It's the first I've used of this blade geometry. I now prefer this over some of my cherished Chefs knives. Very sharp right out of the box! Feels good in the hand. My only negative is that the handle finish could be better. The scales could be finished a little better. But, overall a great knife.

I was impressed with everything from the nice storage box to the overall feel of this knife. It feels right when you hold it, and it cuts through venison like a dream. No more fighting with my old blade. This knife takes the work out of the prepping of the game meat.

This one isn't so easy to review. Fit and finish are pretty bad. If I had ever received a Japanese knife in this condition, I'd have seen it as a serious factory defect. Primarily in the handle. If I had paid $80 for this knife, I'd be thinking about returning it. But I got it used, like new, for under $60. The box for the knife was seriously damaged, but I knew that going in.Now for some qualities that save it. One, knowing it was from China, I expected the steel to be of lower quality. I was pleasantly surprised, with regard to this aspect. And it was decently sharp out of the box. But after a few minutes on my Chosera 3000 stone, I was blown away by how sharp it now was. I could easily do push cuts through paper anywhere along the edge.The knife arrived with slight damage to the tip, probably because of the condition of its box. But I was easily able to fix that. The handle has sides that are too small for the steel, so steel is sticking out. But I have tough hands, so it doesn't cause me a problem, but is merely an annoyance, having gotten used to Japanese knives, wherein fit and finish are superb. Additionally, some of the rivets stick out slightly, rather than being flush. But these too haven't really been a problem for me. Four someone using the knife for long hours, maybe it would be. I only use for in the kitchen.If I were rating it for fit and finish, it would have been a low rating. But for edge... it might just be one of the best cutting I have. Value for me was pretty good, but then I didn't pay $80 for it. Likely, some would like the knife well enough, and others not. And that seems confirmed by the range of reviews it's been given. For me, it's going to be a definite keeper, from what I've seen thus far.

Knife seems to be very good quality..however, what I received and what the actual pictured shows, the "pattern" in the blade is not as noticable as in the picture...a little misleading..in my opinion.

Love this knife. I quartered a beef roast so easily. Very high quality product and nice looking piece.

If you are cooking for yourself more than a few times a week, this knife is well worth it. Initially you might ask why you are spending over 70$ for a knife but, the reality is you often get what you pay for. This knife cuts with almost no force. Gravity alone is almost enough to cut through most vegetables. I am able to cut much thinner slices for spring rolls / sushi / everything I have done so far. I don't have to clean off the knife during a big meal, the knife remains sharp. All in all, I am very happy with the purchase.

The workmanship of this knife is very rough, and the rivets on the handle protrude too much, which can easily scratch your hands. I am very disappointed with this purchase. This knife is not worth more than 60 US dollars at all, it is only about 30-40 US dollars at most!

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Ich bin zufrieden mit dem Messer.Es hat mich gleich beim ersten Schneiden daran erinnert die Finger beim schneiden richtig und nicht schlampig zu halten. Ich habe mir gleich den Fingernagel samt Finger filetiert!Es lässt sich angenehm greifen und liegt gut in der Hand.Top Messer mit extremer Schärfe, also die Finger schön richtig halten sonst ist schnell was ab!!

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Bueno produto chino de qualidade quasi japonesa.