The bend makes it much easier to pair on a flat surface and the wooden handle is decent quality.

The bend makes it much easier to pair on a flat surface and the wooden handle is decent quality.  Read Less

Comes pretty close to 25 degrees from the factory, which seems to be a decent bevel for the steel, but i’d recommend a 2-3 degr...  Read More

Comes pretty close to 25 degrees from the factory, which seems to be a decent bevel for the steel, but i’d recommend a 2-3 degree microbevel to make tuning up the edge a breeze with a strop.  Read Less

The steel is a bit softer, so you’ll have to hone the face a bit more often, but it also makes it easier to sharpen.

The steel is a bit softer, so you’ll have to hone the face a bit more often, but it also makes it easier to sharpen.  Read Less