Review on 🔪 Kyoku Vegetable Cleaver Knife - 7" Shogun Series - Premium Japanese VG10 Steel Core Forged Damascus Blade - Includes Sheath & Case by Marco Huff

After using a few Cuisinart knives that were very, very sharp to begin with but became significantly less sharp over the course of a few weeks, I started looking for knives that would last longer. Ceramic knives (which I used before Cuisinart) hold a blade much longer than steel knives (when not abused), but it seems like all the ceramic knives I got were purposely not very sharp. In some cases, this was because the manufacturer didn't want the thin, brittle edge to break with normal use. Other cases were simply indifferent to the manufacturer. Which led me to the Kyoku and Dalstrong VG10 steel lines. So I bought both. This paring knife and santoku knife is from Kyoku; and Kiritsuke and a mini vegetable cleaver made by Dalstrong. Both Kyoku knives were slightly sharper than the Dalstrongs. But I am sure that by skillfully working with the poles and the sling they will become equal. When it comes to Damascus looks, Kyoku knives win by a wide margin. As noted in several Dalstrong reviews, the steel on these knives looks like it's just water-stained. Kyoku knives are absolutely beautiful and have a pattern similar to the one in the picture. I like using this cleaver for large fruits like mangoes and medium/small melons - with the slicing action. These knives are not designed to be swung. For small veggies like carrots, celery, and peppers, I use a Dalstrong Mini Cleaver. And Kyoku Santoku for most other things. All knives come with a sheath. Dalstrong is better and a little safer. Kyoku are less impressive but easier to use.