Review on 🔪 Ultimate Utility Chef Knife: Japanese Damascus Steel 6 Inch Blade for Precision Kitchen Cutting - High Carbon 67-Layer & Ultra Sharp - Perfect Gift Box Included by Sheila Hill

I have several high end expensive knives like Shun, Wustoff etc and I have found that many high end knives cost more because you are paying for a brand name. As I learned more about kitchen knives, I found it more important to pay attention to the materials the knives are made of, the composition of the materials, the knife manufacturing processes, and the angle of the blade. . As an enthusiastic cook, my knives and their quality are important to me. That's why I'm always on the lookout for new knives that suit my skills. I've learned from experience that when buying quality knives, you need to look at the characteristics of the knife and not the brand name. Many lesser known brands have all the qualities of established brands but at a much lower price. That is the case with this knife. This is a knife that ticks all of my boxes and then some. - It has a 10-15 degree blade angle maintained by Asian knives, which is much sharper than the blade angle of European and American knives. - It is made of VG-10 steel, which makes the blade harder and sharper, which stays sharp much longer than other steels and is resistant to stains and rust. - Although real Damascus steel increases the hardness and sharpness of the blade, only the Damascus pattern is engraved on this knife. I've found this to be the case for most knives I've purchased that have been described as having Damascus steel blades. - Made of high carbon steel that stays sharp longer and won't rust. - It is also important to consider the levels of chromium and cobalt in steel, as they increase the hardness and structure of the metal, which helps increase the blade's sharpness life, breakage resistance, rust resistance, etc. I won't go into detail as more information can easily be found online. This knife comes in a very attractive box which makes it perfect as a gift. As I bought this knife for myself I won't be keeping the box but appreciate the protective case that comes with it. If you keep your knives in a drawer like I do, it's important to protect the blades from damage. I used to have to buy protective cases separately for my more expensive knives. So I appreciate that this knife comes with a sheath. The weight of the knife is comfortable in the hand, the grip is comfortable. In addition to the very good workmanship, I also find the handle very appealing. I've been using this knife almost daily for over a month now and I'm very happy with it. It is excellent for slicing even delicate foods such as tomatoes and is ideal for slicing. Until I had to sharpen it and it cuts just as well as the first day. I have another similar knife but this is quickly becoming my favorite. I hope this review was helpful to you and I will update the review if I change my mind.