Review on JapanBargain S 1548 Japanese Kitchen Stainless by Steven Ferguson

Using the deb for the first time takes some getting used to. The weight distribution is in front of the handle and is different from other knives. If you use it consistently, it will quickly become second nature to hold in your hands, and you'll get very precise, clean cuts. As with the Yanagiba, the cutting profile is convex - the knife cuts vegetables and meat with very little resistance. Please coat the handle with a permanent varnish before use - I used polyurethane (3 coats) and applied the next coat after the previous coat had completely dried. This is now the first knife I reach for and I use it to prepare veggies for sushi, stir-fries, etc. I've even used it for slicing (katsuramuki) radishes, cucumbers, and carrots. Had I known about this knife beforehand I would have bought it and saved myself a whole box of knives - I am very picky about the knife I use, its edge/sharpness, balance and feel. This deba makes me smile while cooking so this is a winner for me.