Review on WALLOP Damascus Chefs Knife - 8.5 Inch Japanese Steel Blade With Solar Pattern And Ergonomic G10 Handle For Professional Kitchen Use by Jamal Gignilliat

This is a solid, heavy knife (heavier than my other chef's knives) with a good balance, from their Dragon Bone S Series. My hand doesn't slip from the grip onto the blade, which is a good thing because the knife is very sharp. The handle is so handsome, it looks like real wood. There is a plastic guard, but only for the very tip, and I wish it had been longer and covered more of the blade. The damascene pattern, oddly enough, was less appealing to me when I received it than when I saw it on the web page, but I tend to prefer plain materials. I think this would make a terrific gift to the chef in your life; if you are that chef, you should be happy with this. There is a caution inside, stating that this knife is NOT intended to cut bone or any hard material, so keep that in mind.