The quality of this knife is unreal.

The quality of this knife is unreal.  Read Less

Pros:-good quality steel-good ergonomics-looks nice and (at first glance) expensive-sheath is great when you need to cook at a ...  Read More

Pros:-good quality steel-good ergonomics-looks nice and (at first glance) expensive-sheath is great when you need to cook at a relative's house.  Read Less

I am a home cook, so the edge has lasted three big cooks so far with the same butter like butcher cuts.

I am a home cook, so the edge has lasted three big cooks so far with the same butter like butcher cuts.  Read Less

I'm a butcher and i've been using this knife since christmas of last year, in terms of quality it certainly doesn't disappoint.

I'm a butcher and i've been using this knife since christmas of last year, in terms of quality it certainly doesn't disappoint.  Read Less

The packaging is beautiful, blade construction stunning and balance perfect.

The packaging is beautiful, blade construction stunning and balance perfect.  Read Less

The blade is well made and sharp out of the box.

The blade is well made and sharp out of the box.  Read Less

I do a lot of bbqing and we needed some sharp knives to handle rough cuts of beef.

I do a lot of bbqing and we needed some sharp knives to handle rough cuts of beef.  Read Less

I have been so impressed with this knife that i have since then purchased 6 more of dalstrong's shogun and gladiator series, su...  Read More

I have been so impressed with this knife that i have since then purchased 6 more of dalstrong's shogun and gladiator series, such as the chef's knife, filet knife and others.  Read Less

We use german henkels on a daily basis which i sharpen with a set of japanese whetstones.

We use german henkels on a daily basis which i sharpen with a set of japanese whetstones.  Read Less

-handle should be nearly indestructiblecons:-it's obvious that compromises are made to meet the price point.

-handle should be nearly indestructiblecons:-it's obvious that compromises are made to meet the price point.  Read Less