Superior Sasaki Takumi Japanese AUS-10 8-Inch Chef Knife: Premium Stainless Steel Blade with Locking Sheath, Enhanced Performance in Black Review

I've always been amazed at how many people grab a large 10 inch knife when trying to carve meat. This 8 inch knife is perfect for slicing roast, turkey or other meat. Matter. The blade is thin enough to go around bone and sharp enough to slice through meat with ease! The blade is very sharp! Damascus steel is really impressive - this is my first knife with this type of blade. Basically they take a piece of really good steel, bend it and work it 67 times. The craftsmanship of such a blade is…

I'm a fan of Santoku knives (Japanese for "Three Virtues") for cutting, slicing and chopping and I always buy Shun branded products. I also have a couple of Wüsthof chef's knives, but there's something about Japanese knives that keeps me coming back to them because they look so unique and are so much fun to cut. This Sasaki is very similar to Shun in terms of craftsmanship, beauty, balance and strength are qualities that the Japanese value very much in their work. I'm by no means an expert on…

At first glance this night is great. It comes in a unique locking sheath that allows you not to use a slot in the knife block, has a full shank and polished touch, and the blade itself is polished to a mirror finish. Unfortunately, I've found that when it comes time to actually use it, the manufacturer goes beyond superior quality and ease of use. The first clue is that it's a Chinese knife, which means it's Japanese. They don't say so, but all the packaging suggests this is a high quality…

At first I was skeptical that a paring knife could cost $60 (the price at the time of writing this review). However, after seeing and working with him in person, I was converted. Everything about the knife, from the packaging to the presentation and production, the functionality to the highest quality and craftsmanship. I am attaching a photo of the box and what it looks like right after opening. The attention to detail is wonderful, but what's even more impressive is how this knife feels in…

This is a beautiful knife, incredibly sharp and well balanced. The center of gravity is where the black inlay ends on the handle. It feels almost weightless in your hand. The blade is terribly sharp. I almost dropped it the first time I took it out of the sheath. Hold the handle and then press the latch on the shell. The release is on the side of the blade. Damascus pattern is only visible on the part of the blade where there are no dimples. If you run your fingernail over the pattern you can…

I appreciate a good paring knife and this one is excellent. It's heavy, feels good in the hand and has a good balance. It is very sharp and perfectly cuts vegetables and even meat. Notches on the sides prevent slices of vegetables from sticking to the knife. Very satisfied for me as this excellent tool improves my cooking pleasure. The knife has a full odor - the entire length from the butt to the tip. The handles are triple riveted and made of fiberglass, although they look and feel like…

If that doesn't bother you then don't worry, but if you're looking for a Japanese knife made in Japan using traditional Japanese methods, this isn't it. This is a Chinese knife made in China from Japanese steel and Japanese style packaging. The packaging really doesn't lie. It doesn't say anywhere that it was made in Japan, and it's marked (in the fine print) as made in China, but it seems pretty obvious that they're aiming to sell it as a Japanese knife. (The art names "Takumi" and "Sasaki"…

Sasaki 5236118 Takumi The AUS-10 Utlilty 5 1/2" stainless steel Japanese knife with locking sheath is a work of art. If you are familiar with Damascus steel, you know its beauty and strength. Damascus steel is made up of several types of Steel and iron plates are made which are welded together into a blank which is then drawn and folded to give the blade its unique look.There are many fake damascus knives out there and some of them are so good it's hard to tell if they are real or not. Sasaki…