Yoshihiro VG10 46 Layers Hammered Damascus Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife (Octagonal Ambrosia Handle) (8.25" (210mm)

Bought it as a gift. Knife is great.. sharp, easy to use and clean!!

This is a amazing knife. 10/10 would buy again. I use it every single day at work in a fine dining restaurant and it's never let me down. Perfect for literally every cut. Looks great, feels great, it is great. I would 100% recommend this knife to anyone that can afford it and works in a professional manner. This is NOT a knife for the house, there are many much more affordable options for home cooking. For work environment this is perfect! The edge keeps extremely well, especially if you do regular maintenance on the bevels with a honing rod. It's resilient and keeps up with my workload (150-300 covers a night).

I have had this knife for almost 2 years and it perfect for butchery, sliding and chopping a trust stammer to Japanese craftsmanship. The blade is Balanced and fell good, the wa handle is smooth with a small texture to keep your grip when things get messy

After years of swearing by German forged steel, I was nervous about switching to a fine-edged Japanese blade. It didn't take long to get used to the switch and I doubt that I will purchase anything but Yoshihiro from here on out. The price is very reasonable and the knifes are a great value. This knife is 2 ounces lighter than my previous chef knife, which may not sound like a big deal, but any professional who spends hours a day with their knife will tell you what a difference it makes. I love how light and attractive it is and the case that carries it. Just be aware that it is a very thin blade and could be damaged easily. I already bent the tip trying to slice through some very thick cuts of brisket. I should have been more careful but I plan on purchasing at least two more Yoshihiro knifes. Find yourself a ceramic sharpener for honing it between tasks, it will keep the blade sharp for days on end. The only thing I wasn't aware of when I bought it is that the handle is unfinished and you will need to buy some oil to do so with to keep it food safe. It's not really a complaint so much though, I stained and finished it myself and that has just made it that much more personal. One of my co-workers has a usuba knife from these makers that I also really like. I plan on purchasing one myself soon. Great knifes!

What a pleasure to receive this value-priced real Japanese-made Gyuto knife from Yoshihiro. Beautifully and smartly packaged, perfect for a gift (though this one is all mine!) Arrived with an expertly sharpened edge, ready to go to work right out of the box. I'm amazed at how fine a knife I received for such a modest price!

Perfect, beautiful knife. I was looking to get a new chef's knife and this fit my budget perfectly. For the same price, I was looking at german branded knives but decided to get this one instead. Worth every penny. Love the weight and feel. Sharp out of the box though it is recommended to sharpen it further. I don't keep a lot of knives and didn't want to get a knife block. Since it came with a sheathe, I chose to get this one over a less expensive knife that didn't come with one.

Very beautiful knife and an enjoyable unboxing. The things I dont like about this knife is that the bevel is at an 80/20 grind. It is double beveled, but most of the edge is on one side. Its definitely a learning curve to sharpen, which leads me to the fact that it did not come crazy sharp out of the box. 20 minutes on my whetstone made it way sharper than the factory edge. Last the spine is very thick, when I cut a potato it kind of wedges it apart instead of slicing even though its sharp. Overall a great knife besides these few points. The saya is nice, it feels very durable. The handle is comfortable to hold. I would still recommend this knife to people.

I’ve had this knife for 4 years now and it performs quite well. I will say that for the price I paid ($184) I would expect the saya to be a snug fit and not loose when the pin is in place. The edge is an 80/20 grind, but resharpens quick enough on the whetstone. I had a small chip occur after breaking down a chicken which was disappointing. It’s a good knife if you know how to use it properly. I like the finish on the handle, and I haven’t had any problems with water damage or rust on any part of the knife.

Great looking hammered blade with beautiful damascus pattern, very sharp. The handle looks prettier that it's shown in the website's photo, it looks professional. The main focus is the knife but would like to mention that the box looks elegant. Buyers should study/ compare prices from merchants, I noticed wide price range, sometimes doubled.

This is a truly beautiful knife, a work of art. So sharp and it holds it edge.

i ordered this knife and as it was not unto my expectation i did return the knife back and my money is still not refunded despite the fact that it was returned in the month of march.

Great looking hammered blade with beautiful damascus pattern, very sharp. The handle looks prettier that it's shown in the website's photo, it looks professional. The main focus is the knife but would like to mention that the box looks elegant. Buyers should study/ compare prices from merchants, I noticed wide price range, sometimes doubled.