Hammered Damascus 33 Layer Vg-10 Japanese 07396 Gyuto 240mm Chef Knife

A visually appealing knife that should serve well for many years. Sturdy yet the blade is relatively thin at the top compared to many “western” chef’s knives – a good thing as it will bind less easily and take less effort when slicing through harder vegetables. My one complaint is that the finish is not as superb as it could be, as the edges of the handle rivets & bolster are slightly raised, to the point you can feel them when running a finger along the handle. Otherwise a beautiful implement & decent value for the money if you’re looking for a Japanese knife of this size for practical kitchen use.