Yoshikane by Ryky Shirogami #2 Nashiji 240mm Gyuto

This knife changed my perception of sharpness. I used the Tojiro Black Sippu knife for years and had always thought it is one hell of a sharp knife. When I received the Yoshikane knife (after some days after ordering, and Im living in Germany) I couldnt trust my eyes. This blade is made to cut through atoms. Its beautiful, authentic and sharp as f***. This is my most favorite knife so far, I love it!!!

I purchased a B-Stock version of this knife. The knife arrived with a tiny scratch on the handle, otherwise it was perfect. I also have a Kramer by Zwilling 10 inch chef's knife. I fell in love with carbon steel from using and sharpening the Kramer. I wanted a thinner knife though. I saw this knife and after the 52100 steel of the Kramer I wanted to try out white #2. I think the steel and the geometry of this knife make it so much sharper and easier to use than the Kramer. It's lighter, thinner, and from what I can tell I can get it sharper than the Kramer. This is a special knife and I would recommend it for anyone who doesn't mind the upkeep of carbon steel(which really is minor, just wipe it off, keep it clean and dry when not in use). Get it, you will not be disappointed.

This is plain and simple, the sharpest knife in the house. The blade is light weight, crazy sharp, and when friends come over, they want one. This is an amazing steel to sharpen, the blade that my hand reaches for at all times, and simply put an amazing knife. If I had to pick one for myself and for friends to try, this is the one. This blade taught me what sharp means and what cutting should look like. Very generous and easy to sharpen and just a pleasure to use. I cannot say enough nice things about this blade. White #2 is an amazing and forgiving steel. WOW!!!