ShunClassic 4.5" Asian Multi-Prep Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Boning Knife, Trimming Knife and Utility Knife, VG-MAX Core with Damascus Stainless Steel Cladding, Pakkawood Handle

Size is good, easy to handle, sturdy blade, sharpness excellent, didn't have this one in my collection!

Se siente muy bien en la mano este cuchillo, es el primero que compro de esta marca y llego en una caja muy sencilla, me esperaba algo más ostentoso por el precio pero cuando lo ves de cerca y lo cargas, se siente un buen cuchillo más que otros que llegan en cajas bonitas y fundas etc., eso si, me hubiera gustado que le agregaran una funda. Pude ver en la etiqueta que esta hecho en Japón.

This is my first foray in Japanise knifes. I'm a home cook, I cook every day and love it, if I don't cook we don't eat so after all these years I thought if not now then when. I have good knife skills I take it quite seriously. I never buy sets just À la carte only what I need. First and for most this knife is vary sharp out of the box, it's size and shape are just right for it's intended use. Taking chickens apart deboning, frenching and butterflying. It's quite light but balance is good, the D shaped handle feels good to my mid sized hands, as for edge retention it's to soon to tell I never cut bones with it that's not what this knife is for it will easily go through cartilage plus small chicken bones but the heavy stuff don't even think about it just grab a Clever or your heavy use chefs knife. The tip is perfect for cutting in the tight spots taking the legs of chickens and making sure you get the oyster out is a breeze with this knife at this point I can't see my self ever going back to my old boning knife in short I love this thing. As for the price of Japanese knifes... well there not cheep but if you love to cook as I do and appreciate great quality and beauty then if not now when.

Great knife! Very sharp. We will continue to purchase Shun knives

I have been wanting this knife for a long time, but wasn't sure if I should spend the money and add it to my already vast Shun collection. I received it today and was disappointed at first because I didn't think it was sharp enough. I went to the store and bought a chicken to test it out with. This little knife is great for breaking down whole birds! It cuts through chicken like butter and makes the job of separating joints easier than I have experienced with any other knife. Please note that this knife is not meant to cut through hard bone. If you have ducks or chickens with heads and feet on them, you should use a cleaver to chop the necks and backs.The knife blade is about 4½ inches long and has a sharp, pointed tip. Buying whole chickens and breaking them down yourself can save money. I use this knife not only for my own meals, but also for my dogs who are on a raw diet. The left over carcass and wing tips can be used for stock. This is just a great little knife, and I would recommend it for anyone who breaks down chickens, cornish hens, capons, or duck on a regular basis.