Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Stainless Clad 8.25" Kiritsuke, Stabilized Birch

Love it! Love it more!! And love it more again!!!

I've been a home cook for a long time. Have a set of Wustoff Classics that lasted me 15+ years. A couple years ago decided to start trying Japanese knives. I have purchased about a dozen now at different price points. Granted, this Yoshikane is the most expensive of the group. And it's price has gone up about 50% since I bought it. But OMG is it worth it! This knife is wicked awesome. It is big and heavy, not for the faint of heart or for a small cutting board. And the k-tip is fragile so you gotta be careful with it. But it destroys everything in its path. The blade is tapered so thin it absolutely cuts like a laser. But it's also heavy and the weight naturally glides through dense foods like nothing. I fine cut garlic with it, and then blast through large carrots and potatoes, etc. I absolutely love this knife. There's nothing it can't do, push and pull cut.

If it is in your budget, get it. You won't be disappointed.

So much satisfying knife

This is one of my go to knives. Great geometry and takes and retains a crazy sharp edge. Lots of board contact for push chopping.

I've been using this knife for cutting almost everything t he last few days. It's cut thru everything I've put infront of it. I love this knife.

No words needed. I love using it