藤原輝泰「幻之名刀」白神 #1 土目梨牛鬥

This knife is truly impressive. The sharpness of the Shirogami #1 steel is outstanding, and it cuts effortlessly through everything. I love the tsuchime nashiji finish — it looks beautiful and helps food slide off easily. It feels well-balanced in hand and has that unique Fujiwara character that makes it special. Definitely one of the best knives I’ve ever used.

Fujiwara knives are an odd Ugly Duckling / Beautiful Swan type situation. Whether it seems Ugly or Beautiful has more to do with your knowledge and expectations than it does the knife itself.

Fujiwara has basically min-maxed the functional traits on a kitchen knife: he gives the knife exactly what it needs to perform, and nothing more. So while it glides through produce like a dream, it doesn't look like much. For those that just want a pretty knife, this item may be a disappointment. But for those who can appreciate the knowledge and skill that went into only improving the most necessary of functional elements, this may be the most beautiful ugly knife you've ever held.

The first time holding this knife immediately put a smile on my face. The full bolter gives you complete control with the precision on a surgeon... This knife is in the starting lineup~

I have to say that what I saw in the picture versus what I saw in the box took the wind out of my sail.
When I opened the box and saw the handle, I just closed it back and tossed in the back of a drawer.
It is a hand made knife with a cheap production handle.
After a couple of days I took a look again and this time I looked at the blade and the beautiful shape, the gorgeous imperfections scream handmade and when I used it I was absolutely blown away. I immediately saw past the handle to what this knife is all about.
It is hands down the sharpest knife out of the box I have ever used.
So it moved to the top of my favorites list and I decided that I will copy the handle in mahogany and it will easily sit beside my Shun Fuji as a equally beautiful knife.

Wonderful knife! Superb craftsmanship.