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Build Quality
Customers are highly impressed with the build quality of the Damascus Santoku Knife. They find it comfortable in hand, high quality, and well crafted. The G10 handle is described as grippy and of excellent quality. Overall, customers are very satisfied with their purchase.
Ergonomics
Customers are highly satisfied with the ergonomics of the Damascus Santoku Knife. They praise its comfortable and secure grip, which makes cooking tasks easier and less tiring for their hands. The handle's weight and texture also contribute to better control and overall satisfaction.
Design
Customers are highly impressed with the design of the Damascus Santoku Knife, praising its aesthetic appeal and comfortable handle. The knife's beautiful Damascus pattern and engraving on the steel are also frequently mentioned as standout features.
Balance
Customers are highly satisfied with the balance of this Damascus Santoku Knife, praising its comfort and ease of handling. The knife's weight and balance make it a joy to use in the kitchen.
Sharpness
Customers have a generally positive opinion on the sharpness of the Damascus Santoku Knife. The knife is described as incredibly sharp and precise with the ability to hold its edge well. Some customers mentioned that they have yet to test how long it holds an edge, but are confident in its sharpness and quality. A few customers noted that the knife is also aesthetically pleasing due to its Damascus steel design.
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Quality
With its 67 layers of damascus steel (33 layers on each side of the core) this knife should be easy to resharpen and hold its edge.
This knife is a well made product.
Its very important to only use on plastic or wood board and not stone or you will dull it quickly
Its razor sharp and made from 67 layers of damascus high-carbon steel.
Price
It's a great price for a legacy quality kitchen knife, i highly recommend it.
Very pleased with this knife, especially for the price.
For this price point, this knife is a bargain.
Value is a personal grade - if it's worth it to you, it's worth it.
Packaging/appearance
The packaging is superb and impressively classy.
The packaging of this damascus steel knife definitely presents itself well for gift-giving, if you can get yourself to part wit... Read More
It arrived in a nice box with a magnetic closure.
The hoshanho damascus santoku knife comes in an elegant box suitable for gifting.
Competitiveness
Pre-review notes: i do not assess value - you can see how much it costs, and you can compare it to other products on and off amazon.
There is no comparison between the two zwilling sets - the twin select has thick blades and is predictable and maintains and ed... Read More
I have included a photo of this comparison to illustrate.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
sharp, good, beautiful, great and cut. - Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 123.
- Previous analysis of this listing was an F grade.
- Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- This product had a total of 106 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 9 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The question here is not whether the manufacturer is importing japanese aus10 steel to forge this blade vs creating their own knockoff alloy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Word in the industry is that japan is indeed exporting aus10 and vg10 steel to china so i’m going to assume this blade is indeed vg10
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But it quickly became the blade i reach for most often multiple times a day
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Look there will be puristsexperts who tell us this can’t possibly be what it claims
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But for most people at this price this knife will walk like a duck and quack like a duck making that the only relevant distinction they’ll care about
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It cuts through raw steak like butter
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This one is comparable to others i paid almost double for and is weighted slightly more towards the handle than the blade which my wife prefers to the other ones we have that are balanced more towards the business end
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We have not yet tried to sharpen it as it hasnt needed it
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