Takeshi Saji R2/SG2 黑色大馬士革 240 毫米 Kiritsuke Gyuto 帶鐵木手柄

I am very pleased with so many things about this particular knife. The black Damascus finish is truly eye catching. The finish on the knife is great. It is sharp out of the box. And most importantly, how comfortable it feels in my hand and its great balance. I figured the ironwood handle would be dense and add weight to the that end of the knife. The handle is quite comfortable. This knife will be one of my kitchen regulars/

This is an absolutely gorgeous knife and very comfortable to use. With the full tang, bolster and Western style handle, it has a nice heft to the knife and a great balance point. I would probably classify this as a workhorse knife versus a laser. Minor item - while the knife is sharp, it is not super sharp. I am going to refine the edge on a whetstone, polishing stone and strop to see if I can get it super sharp (which I think I can). Overall super happy with the purchase and this is getting daily use.