Review on Yoshihiro Kurouchi Black-Forged Blue Steel Stainless Clad Santoku Multipurpose Knife (6.5'' (165Mm) & Saya) by Rail Basri

It's pretty but thats about it. Even given its prettiness theres fit and finish blemishes on the blade, which I did not expect from a handmade $200+ Japanese blade. however, The handle is beautiful and perfect. Overall, as a useful kitchen tool, it really comes up short. It gets an excellent edge with proper honing but looses it in a week of regular use, where my $40 Calphalon and Henckles blades don't. It rusts VERY easily, and I live in a dry/arid climate. I can not imagine how much maintenance it would take somewhere humid or coastal. Overall more work than its worth and is not a practical kitchen tool. Look elsewhere, maybe other yoshihiro blades don't have these issues.