I-0: 73m/ m: MINI SANTOKU KNIFE
I-2: 150m/ m: PETTY KNIFE
I-4: 210m/ m: GYUTO KNIFE
I-5: 180m/ m: SANTOKU KNIFE
I-6: 180m/ m: THIN BLADE KNIFE
I-7: 210m/ m: SASHIMI KNIFE
I-8: 135m/ m: PARING KNIFE
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SETO Traditional Elite series knives are suitable for professional chefs who has been looking for fine
Yanagiba or Deba hocho but less maintenance than traditional high carbon made hocho.●BLADE STEEL : Forged VG-10 Stainless Steel Core / Damascus 33 Layers
●HRC : 60●HANDLE : Traditional D-Shaped, Red Sandalwood w/ Plywood bolster
●HRC : 60●HANDLE : Traditional D-Shaped, Red Sandalwood w/ Plywood bolster
Quality blades of Forged Steel!
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I purchased two knives from this SETO "I-" series - I-8 Mini "Santoku" and I-5 Santoku.
Model: I-8 - This is called a mini santoku, and I almost missed/dismissed it because of
Model: I-8 - This is called a mini santoku, and I almost missed/dismissed it because of
the name. I-8 is more like mini "deba", than the typical santoku shape - and makes a
very good utility knife. Bargain priced even allowing for shipping from Japan
(shipping is not cheap - but reasonable considering it is EMS - Express Mail Service).
The clad vg10 core tsuchime (hammered) finish damascus blade is very good looking,
The clad vg10 core tsuchime (hammered) finish damascus blade is very good looking,
and the hammered finish is supposed to help release food. VG10 is one the best stainless
steels for kitchen cutlery - majority of quality Japanese stainless cutlery use VG10.
Like most quality Japanese cutlery this is very sharp and cuts through food very well.
The handle is also very noteworthy - it is in the traditional Japanese D-shape
Like most quality Japanese cutlery this is very sharp and cuts through food very well.
The handle is also very noteworthy - it is in the traditional Japanese D-shape
(or Wa handle) - but it is black pakkawood (epoxy resin laminated wood) with a
cocobolo collar - so it requires less maintenance than traditional ho wood
("honoki" - magnolia obovata).
I find the handle comfortable as I use a choked up grip with the index finger along
I find the handle comfortable as I use a choked up grip with the index finger along
the spine - this allows for more precise cutting.
Buying more than one knife from this listing combines shipping - my one additional
Buying more than one knife from this listing combines shipping - my one additional
cost only $5 extra shipping - service from Samurai Market was very fast - I ordered
on Friday and received on Tuesday.
At the same time I also purchased the I-5 Santoku - all the remarks above for the
At the same time I also purchased the I-5 Santoku - all the remarks above for the
I-8 mini applies (except for obviously the size and purpose).
I really like Santokus - I realize many disparagingly call them Japanese housewife's
I really like Santokus - I realize many disparagingly call them Japanese housewife's
knife for small kitchens - and recommend Gyutos instead, because they are more
like western chef's knives. But the Gyuto is not traditional either - as it is merely
the Japanese version of the western chef!
I much prefer the broader/wider blade of the Santoku - the gyuto blades are too
I much prefer the broader/wider blade of the Santoku - the gyuto blades are too
narrow compared to a western chef - Santokus are better at flattening or crushing
eg: garlic etc., and I like the 7" length for home kitchen use - if I worked in a
professional kitchen - things might be different - but I prepare food at home.
Think of it - there is a very good reason why Santokus are popular in Japan when
Think of it - there is a very good reason why Santokus are popular in Japan when
they have the whole spectrum of cutlery to choose from -
then watch the Essential (Jacques) Pepin on using a knife - what is he using? a Santoku!!!
This brings me back to this I-5 SETO Santoku - it is slightly longer at 180mm than
then watch the Essential (Jacques) Pepin on using a knife - what is he using? a Santoku!!!
This brings me back to this I-5 SETO Santoku - it is slightly longer at 180mm than
the usual 165mm - but then add to it the neck (emoto), then the tip is actually
almost 7.5" from the handle. So it's noticeably longer than normal - although still
very usable - it is not quite ideal for me - I prefer my (Shigeki) Tanaka vg10
damascus Santoku (with Wa - or Japanese Ho wood handle) (please see the
size comparison photos I uploaded, links in comments).
But this SETO I-5 Santoku is still very good and certainly an exhibition piece
But this SETO I-5 Santoku is still very good and certainly an exhibition piece
with its tsuchime/hammered damascus blade.
Both the I-5 and I-8 are very, very good - and very good value for what are
Both the I-5 and I-8 are very, very good - and very good value for what are
premium knives (eg: the Shun Premier Santoku Knife, 7-Inch is $180)
But it's the I-8 mini "Santoku" that was the real discovery/revelation for me.
But it's the I-8 mini "Santoku" that was the real discovery/revelation for me.
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My Favorite Kitchen Knife..., May 24, 2013
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T. Place (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This knife is the best kitchen knife I have ever used. You can tell it is a quality piece
and easily worth double what you pay for it. My wife uses a fancy looking
"Rachel Ray" chef's knife of similar size and the quality differences are extremely
apparent. Hers is a heavy beast that takes forever to sharpen and dulls easily..
sure you can hack through bone with it but it's just not made for precision.
The Seto is thin and absolutely razor sharp... and easy to keep that way.
The VG10 steel sounds beautiful when you sharpen it, unlike that "other"
knife that sounds like scraping a tin can down the sharpener. For the price
I would highly recommend this brand. The wood handle has held up to years
of washing and aside from the tiniest bit of fading it hasn't really aged at all.
I own Seto kitchen knives in other sizes as well.
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Sharp and versatile at a very reasonable price, December 12, 2013
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This is a very well crafted Japanese petty knife. I use it everyday for
smaller cutting tasks. I have several hand-forged Japanese high carbon
steel kitchen blades. Though they are superb performers, their use and
maintenance takes a bit of care. You can't just cut something then put
it down without wiping the blade or you will have rust issues.
While gentle oxidation and patina aren't a problem, you don't want
foods like onions, tomatoes or citrus to damage the blade.
This laminated petty knife with the VG-10 steel is much easier to use
This laminated petty knife with the VG-10 steel is much easier to use
without having to worry about it staining or rusting. The steel keeps
an edge far better than any German make at higher prices. Also, the
shallower angle of the grind makes for superior slicing. While it is intended
for small tasks, it has become my go-to knife for boning poultry and I prefer
it over western styled boning knives. The dimpled surface of the blade
while giving it a nice unique look also helps to keep vegetables like cucumber
and onion from sticking to the side of the blade.
At the price offered, it is an excellent buy. I am considering purchasing
At the price offered, it is an excellent buy. I am considering purchasing
other knives from this maker.
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Damascus Blade - nonpareil, May 30, 2013
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Mickey Raton "Mike" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This knife at the price is a fantastic addition to my food prep tools. it is light,
has a 33 fold Damascus blade and is simply perfect for a variety of food
preparation must-do's.It is easy to handle and the edge is seriously fine.
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Great! (150mm Petty), July 24, 2014
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Protean Verve (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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I got mine from Samurai Market's ebay site.
These are very nice looking knives at this price point, but there were a few
These are very nice looking knives at this price point, but there were a few
negative -but fixable- exceptions for me. First, sharp edges
(other than the cutting edge). The handle ends are not chamfered,
not so much an issue for the rear of the handle, but if you pinch-grip like I do,
the front is a little uncomfortable. Second, the spine.
Again, if you pinch-grip it's uncomfortable. The third issue is purely aesthetic.
The logo/writing, I don't care for loads of writing on my knives, especially
not smack in the middle of the pretty damascus part. I sort of figured the
letters were just paint and could simply be dissolved and scraped off, however,
underneath the paint there's a couple mils worth of etching that the paint sits in.
I carefully fixed all of these issues with various grits of sand paper (100-1000),
and DMT bench plates. Fourth, the edge. It's slightly heavier on the left side
(I wanna say about 60/40), and I don't think that was intentional
(I know Japanese blades often have asymmetrical grinds, but if thats the case
this one would be for set up for a southpaw). The bevel is also kinda steep
and not terribly sharp (I have very high standards for what I consider sharp though).
I didn't measure exactly but I want to say the stock primary bevels are
at least 40* inclusive. Not that any of that surprised me, and all three are easily
fixed if you got some patience and the right tools. I used my DMT ABG Clamp,
and the XC/C plates to take the primary bevel down to the lowest setting on
the guide (probably about 28-30* at this blade's width). I then took the finish
down to 8000 on a DMT bench plate and a Norton combo stone.
Now, you might say, good god that's a lot of work, and you'd be right, it was.
Now, you might say, good god that's a lot of work, and you'd be right, it was.
But for me, it was worth it. I love working with my tools, getting to know their
shape and feel, and tailoring them to my needs.
There are arguably better, more serviceable, knife steels out there (AEB-L for instance),
There are arguably better, more serviceable, knife steels out there (AEB-L for instance),
but VG-10 is nothing to scoff at, and many big names like Shun and Zwilling use it.
The VG-10 is a pretty good steel for low maintenance knives (which also makes
it tougher to work, hence the DMT stuff).
A side note to people that want a knife that never needs to be sharpened, this isn't it,
A side note to people that want a knife that never needs to be sharpened, this isn't it,
all knives get dull and will need to be sharpened at some point.
The VG-10 is no exception. It'll will take a good edge, and hold it for reasonably
long time, but sooner or later you'll have to put it to the stones.
Some other things that I wasn't keen on (see what I did there? that's knife pun)
Some other things that I wasn't keen on (see what I did there? that's knife pun)
were some light tooling marks/scratches on the tsuchime areas. I left these
alone and chocked them up to wabi-sabi. Removing them would mean removing
the patina, and I really like that aspect of the blade. Also, the D-side of the
handle has a bit of a flat spot along it's length that shouldn't be there.
Though it would be a very easy fix, it doesn't bother me enough to do so.
There is also almost no distal taper, the blade appears to be just under
2mm all the way out to where the spine curves down to the tip.
I guess the lack of taper's pretty normal with Japanese knives thought.
The knife is slightly handle-heavy, the balance point is on the ferrule,
The knife is slightly handle-heavy, the balance point is on the ferrule,
about an 3mm back from the blade.
All that said, I still reeeally like this knife! The patinated tsuchime / polished
All that said, I still reeeally like this knife! The patinated tsuchime / polished
damascus, and the sandalwood / pakkawood contrast each other beautifully.
After the work I put in, the handle and spine feel great now. The new,
more acute 50/50 edge cuts like one worthy of the steel it's made from.
It's a real pleasure to use, when I don't have room to pull out my chef's knife.
Small enough to do detailed stuff or garnish, and still big enough to motor
through dicing a few onions and tomatoes for pico de gallo.
Pros:
Beautiful - tsuchime damascus, VG-10 core. Excellent at this price point.
Nice looking handle, ferrule, and ferrule plug (don't know what else to call it,
Pros:
Beautiful - tsuchime damascus, VG-10 core. Excellent at this price point.
Nice looking handle, ferrule, and ferrule plug (don't know what else to call it,
theres a little piece of metal in there with a bamboo motif on it).
Cons:
Slightly uncomfortable human interface edges. Acceptable at this price point.
Cons:
Slightly uncomfortable human interface edges. Acceptable at this price point.
(Easily fixable)
Not razor sharp out of the box. Expected and acceptable at most price points.
Not razor sharp out of the box. Expected and acceptable at most price points.
(Easily fixable)
Ugly, superfluous writing. In my opinion, bad at any price point.
Bottom Line:
There are far better performing knives with far better finishes out there,
Ugly, superfluous writing. In my opinion, bad at any price point.
Bottom Line:
There are far better performing knives with far better finishes out there,
but not at this price (I paid 35+17 S/H). Sure, I'd love something from
a maker like Devin Thomas, but until I win the lotto or sell a kidney, or a kid,
I'll be pulling the trigger on deals like this.
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Great knife but not excellent., January 26, 2014
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Nate Jurgens - See all my reviews
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First of all, I am a home chef that cooks every night and I love my knives
but I am not a professional. My purchase was the 150mm petty,
which I don't see for sale anymore.
Blade and Steel: The VG-10 is a great stainless steel.
Blade and Steel: The VG-10 is a great stainless steel.
Their version sharpens of wet stones quickly and holds an edge for a decent amount of time.
The slight up sweep of the blade is excellent for slicing but still
has a fairly large sweet spot. I usually prefer a carbon steel knife in the
kitchen but this is a great job with VG-10.
Fit and Finish: The knife looks great. The hammered Damascus is a beautiful pattern.
Fit and Finish: The knife looks great. The hammered Damascus is a beautiful pattern.
The ferrule is flush with the handle and the D shape is the classic Japanese shape and
feels good in the hand. I like the colored marking on the blade that adds a unique finish.
So why a 4 star rating? The small things in life make all the difference.
So why a 4 star rating? The small things in life make all the difference.
The knife is too short (27 mm vertically).The blade is really only useful in a
pinch grip and even then there is not enough clearance for anyone's knuckles.
The "bolster" has no clearance. This is not a huge thing overall because
it is just a petty knife but it is still something that prevents it from being a 5 star knife.
I would try another of their knives without hesitation.
I would try another of their knives without hesitation.
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Good steel is never a bad gift., July 28, 2014
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Purchased as a Wedding present, put it through a few basics gently before
sending it along to ensure it was worth giving.
Shipped quickly from Osaka, sailed through customs, packaged correctly and
Shipped quickly from Osaka, sailed through customs, packaged correctly and
arrived free of defect.
Nice clean pattern in the steel, very attractive in full sunlight, Nice little leaf
Nice clean pattern in the steel, very attractive in full sunlight, Nice little leaf
accent touch where the tang goes into the handle. The ring of Cocobolo wood is bright,
and even though red is not one of my favorite colors, it looks good.
Factory edge on this one is enough to pass through paper without resistance,
Factory edge on this one is enough to pass through paper without resistance,
Handle is very slightly raised on the right hand side for grip. The blade is light
and very nimble feeling in my palm-a-basketball hands.
Would buy another if I didn't have to get the kids ready to go back to school.
Would buy another if I didn't have to get the kids ready to go back to school.
Build quality is very much on par with the price.
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This is a beautiful very, very sharp knife, July 11, 2014
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Richard Morrow "el viejito" (clovis, ca) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful very, very sharp knife.When I received it I very lightly touched
the blade and it was Band Aid time! The blade is dimpled, which hides
the Damascus ripples, but it is very attractive. I haven't used it that long but
I suspect that as its dulls I'll be able to restore the sharpness.
The handle is typical Japanese and the knife is well balanced.
I highly recommend this knife.
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5 stars for sure, April 2, 2014
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vitalij potapenko - See all my reviews
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excellent quality knife! Very sharp and stays like this for long. Really good balance,
lightweight and of course the look is amazing. I'm a bit crazy about knives,
so got a lot of them and this one is one of my favorite. Spent money are worth it.
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Seto Knives could not be nicer, October 12, 2013
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P. Tadd "eye for beauty" (Ireland, at large) - See all my reviews
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The product is stunning. Beautiful and a joy to use. Makes food preparation easier.
The company was amazingly prompt with this order. This knife arrived faster
than I had expected. They personally emailed me with a send notification and
asked that I stay in touch if any problems arose with the shipping. Absolutely
super courteous and friendly. This was a present for my good friends that
I was staying with. A lovely gift that I got to appreciate first hand.
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Five Stars, 19 Aug 2014
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Best of the best. I wanna to buy All knives from seto japan
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Amazing. My first knife that costs 'some' money, 16 Aug 2014
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Michael - See all my reviews
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Amazing. My first knife that costs 'some' money. When opened at work after delivery,
1st thing everyone said is to place it on a display behind the glass as it is
too good looking. True. Beyond the look the knife is a fantastic tool.
great steel quality, Sits very good in my hand. Sharp from manufacturer,
used it for few months now and still sharp. I know that this kind of knives
are sharpened every 2 weeks or so, when used by chef. Mine is only for domestic use,
and is not the only knife in my collection, so i expect to touch the stone only
every few months.
Great buy, looking forward to get more Seki knives
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Cutting Perfection, 15 Aug 2014
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A beautiful knife at one of the best prices going. Its shape seems to be between
the classic santuko style and the western chefs knife which suits me. Sharp!
Tried the paper slicing, cutting tomato (without holding the tomato!) and other
tests found on the internet! I thought its balance was a somewhat foreword until
I realised that it its design is for the "three fingers around the handle and pinch
the side of the blade with finger and thumb" style grip; then the balance point is
right at the pinch point. This grip seemed to be favoured by a number of chefs
on internet videos and gives a very secure and safe grip. Not sure how its
sharpened but it seems to be a Japanese 30/70 edge. I think I have couple of
months before I need to figure out the best way to keep the edge but I've
bought a whetstone and I am going to practise on one of the many cheap
blunt knifes in the kitchen drawer.
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Five Stars, 12 Aug 2014
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Amazing knife for the money, razor sharp and holds it's edge amazingly well!
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... one knife to start with just to see how good they are and
since I started using my new ..., 9 Aug 2014
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I purchased one knife to start with just to see how good they are and since
I started using my new knife I don’t take my old knives from the drawer.
The knife is as sharp as a shaving blade and so I carried out the grape test.
To test the sharpness I cut one grape length way, set the grape down on
the chopping board flat face down and I managed to slice of the top of the
grape without holding the grape down. Great product! Two more SETO knives are
on the way.
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My little kitchen katana :)), 7 Aug 2014
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Danny - See all my reviews
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The knife is much more beautifull in reality than in pictures.
It is very sharp as a japanese knife should be. It is a real plasure to work with it.
And, what is important also, is that it is stainless.
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joy to use, 19 July 2014
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Great blade very light weight with a sturdy handle. keeps its edge,
always look forward to using it.
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I cannot recommend these knives enough, 17 July 2014
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Superb! I cannot recommend these knives enough! Amazing value.
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seto damascus knifes, 4 July 2014
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darren (yorkshire) - See all my reviews
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Now have 4 of theses knives and love them much better than the usual brands
of chefs knives ,global e.t.c .the edge retention is great and razor sharp.
might bribe the wife to let me have another one...just beware when knives
arrive you will probably have to pay 20% vat on them.still a bargain for
knives of this quality
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Five Stars, 30 Jun 2014
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Fantastic good value for money
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Five Stars, 30 Jun 2014
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IF POSSIBLE I WOULD GIVE 10 STARS
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Hatori Hanzo steel, 29 Jun 2014
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Alex Hamilton - See all my reviews
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After trying to use a stainless steel knife in vain to make sashimi this knife
was a pleasure to use. Not only is it stunning to look at but it cuts almost
by itself. Very happy with my purchase and my boy is still very impressed
with having a real Hatori Hanzo sword in the house...
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sharp, 13 May 2014
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Frighteningly sharp knives. Not for amateurs. Lucky that this was bought as
a gift for a chef who uses it occasionally
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Great buy, 8 May 2014
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I spent the cost of the knife plus 12£ tax, import here in UK. So, all toghther
it costed 10£ less than in th japanese knives store here in Marylebone.
If you sharpen it after use, do 60% more sharpening on the right side.
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Really nice knife!, 3 May 2014
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i've got a expensive knife but i have to say that is not bad, extreme precision
and really confortable. Nice time for delivery as well!
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Fantastic! Fantastic!, 14 April 2014
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Kamran - See all my reviews
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Famous Seki, Japan (I-4: 210m/ m: GYUTO KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
What a knife to have. I really love it to use but use it carefully.
Thanks to the manufacturer of this fantastic knife.
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As sharp as it looks!, 27 Mar 2014
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Anand Madabushi - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-4: 210m/ m: GYUTO KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
Hand's down one of the best kitchen blade's I've used. Always wanted a
professional-grade knife like this, but couldn't afford the knives that cost
several times more. Having developed a good cutting technique,
it seemed like a good idea to spring for a more costly knife, but this one
cuts and handles better than knives far more expensive. It's like upgrading
from a budget guitar to a Fender stratocaster and really rewards good technique.
It's nicely balanced and fits my hand as if it were a part of it. Glides through
It's nicely balanced and fits my hand as if it were a part of it. Glides through
pretty much anything. Sharp enough to shave with, and certainly easy to maintain.
Really worth the wait!
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Bargain, 8 Mar 2014
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Susan MacAndrew (Northumberland, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-6: 180m/ m: THIN BLADE KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
Fabulous knife and a fraction if the cost if others on the market.
Came in a lovely box too so makes a great gift for the chef in your life.
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Beautiful, well balanced Nakiri, 4 Feb 2014
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Mr B Lilley - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-6: 180m/ m: THIN BLADE KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
Very nicely made, well balnced. Bought this for slicing and chopping and
its a delight to use. Very sharp as you would expect.
Not for the dishwasher!! This is not a problem but you should note it is not
Not for the dishwasher!! This is not a problem but you should note it is not
stainless steel so it needs careful washing and cleaning but will reward with
years of service. Excellent delivery and service direct from Japan.
I received it in 4 days from ordering, delighted!
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Quality knife, 19 Dec 2013
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Ivor Gotone (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-4: 210m/ m: GYUTO KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
This knife isn't as ergonomic as some I have used,
but I expected that to some degree. I've found it ever so slightly clumsy
to use for chopping in the traditional cheffy way, but not so much that it's
a a significant problem. It makes up for this by being razor sharp with an
edge which lasts a reasonable time. It is easily honed with a sharpening-steel
and the steel of the knife itself seems softer than my Henckels knives.
It's very aesthetically appealing and the blade in particular is very attractive.
It looks good on my large oak chopping board. I think I might've preferred
it if it was a Santoku shape rather than a traditional chef's knife.
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The best knife for professional Chef, 7 Dec 2013
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stelian scripcariu - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-4: 210m/ m: GYUTO KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
This amazing pice,is absolutely spot one. You can use for different jobs
in the professional kitchens, or at home. The price for this knife ,
it has very good value.Soon I will order another one.
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better than i exspected ?, 17 Nov 2013
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big Al - See all my reviews
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yes these knives are better than photos show.
very sharp from the box and have remaind so.
I am shore these blades are the equal of much more exspensive knives.
very sharp from the box and have remaind so.
I am shore these blades are the equal of much more exspensive knives.
ie double the price.
please don't use a steel to hone they need a strop and wet stones
please don't use a steel to hone they need a strop and wet stones
when they do eventualy need sharpening
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
profesional knife at an affordable price, 15 Nov 2013
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chef - See all my reviews
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Good knife and Damascus quality basically means this will last a life time
if looked after but I'm confident with this and its razor sharp professional
quality and really good crafted all round round chefs knife in my opinion
better than global and I've used glovals for over 10 years and replace
them on average of 3years
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Excellent knife quality, 3 Nov 2013
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Tu (UK) - See all my reviews
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Famous Seki, Japan (I-0: 73m/ m: MINI SANTOKU KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
I was looking for a small japanese knife after investing in a $$$ suishi knife
a numbers of yrs ago. My thought being that a good knife which is made
from japanese steel will last you a life time. Anyway Id stumbled across this
one on Amazon .. and brought it after all the reviews. I can say that I was
not disappointed at all as the knife is of excellent quality. Being made from
VG10 steel..it is sharp from the factory and is now really sharp (shaving sharp)
after I'd put it through a Tormek ! Though of you who dont know what a
Tormek is .. just look it up in YouTube.
Anyway..I have today also ordered the longer blade knife and am looking
forward to it arriving too. Delivery from Japan is fast so just order your today !
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Seto., 31 Oct 2013
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john - See all my reviews
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i can only say how much i love my knife (i really do love it) as a profetional
chef over the past 30 years i should have had this knife a long over due time ago.
Super sharp retains edge sharpens in one stroke.beautifull clean precision cut.
This is a different cutting experiance which must be seen to be believed.
and appreciated,
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fantastic knifes, 21 Oct 2013
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pod - See all my reviews
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ordered 13th, arrived 21st,very fast from japan,fantastic beautifully finished
razor sharp knifes,even the boxes they came in are lovely,i shall be
getting more.one thing tho i think they should state that the vg10 steel
is stainless which it is,ime sure that would help when purchasing.
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Perfect !, 14 Oct 2013
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Pen Name - See all my reviews
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Famous Seki, Japan (I-6: 180m/ m: THIN BLADE KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
After reading all the reviews I decided to buy this for my husband as he saw
James Martin ( BBC Saturday kitchen) using a similar knife .
, it's razor sharp & for a knife quite elegant unlike most of our knives in our
, it's razor sharp & for a knife quite elegant unlike most of our knives in our
kitchen !! Very tempted to buy more off this seller . Would definitely recommend it
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great, 5 Sep 2013
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Amanda Packianathan - See all my reviews
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Seki, Japan (I-8: 135m/ m: PARING KNIFE) (Kitchen & Home)
Really good for the price. Speedy delivery. I love using this on small veg.
My only wish is that they have a 180mm version of this Santoku which
would be perfect.
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Very nice!, 4 Aug 2013
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Marcel - See all my reviews
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I am a very happy customer! Nicely made and sharp. It was better than
expected and good quality. It looks great and is a nice addition on my
Japanese knife collection.
A very good buy for this price!!!!
A very good buy for this price!!!!
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Slightly too thick for a "thin" Nakiri but still 5*, 31 July 2013
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SomersetDeepak - See all my reviews
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Good communications from the seller and the knife came directly from Japan. :)
I was pleased as punch to find that the metal was of excellent quality.
I am still using the factory sharpness even after weeks. Some flaws are:
the spine is not smoothed out, the thickness of the nakiri usuba (vegetable)
knife is way too thick. I am certain that this would have been a better knife
if it was thinner. It would not be less strong if it were thinner, so I don't know
why they did not make it much thinner.The dimples are not enough to prevent sticking.
It still deserves 5+ stars because if I could I would give it a 6 or 7. Why?
because it is just excellent in so many ways. The small 7cm knife is superb.
The other mini santoku is my wife's favourite for meat because it is light and
cuts like a hot knife through butter.
*** Additional observations and thoughts after 6 MONTHS OF USE ***
1)Honing tips: I have only had to do the gentlest of leather strops to get it back
*** Additional observations and thoughts after 6 MONTHS OF USE ***
1)Honing tips: I have only had to do the gentlest of leather strops to get it back
to the factory sharpness (if not more). Even extra fine stones and diamond
whetstones are way too coarse and NOT advisable as this knife is capable
of a very fine edge. -> This ultra fine sharpness stays good for 2 months of
everyday use!
2)It has become a frequently used knife. So far it has been 100% stainless.
2)It has become a frequently used knife. So far it has been 100% stainless.
We are a family of five and our kitchen is a busy place. So not having to worry
about the knife being wet is good.
3)Storage tips: Do not throw it naked in a cutlery drawer or knife block if you
3)Storage tips: Do not throw it naked in a cutlery drawer or knife block if you
can help it. If you can find a wooden tray or box to store it safely then that is
best as this is a sharp knife with a very long taper. So the knife gets very thin
halfway from the top, or the spine as it's called. We still use the paper box it
came in which is inside a drawer. So in my opinion it is a good idea not to throw
away the little cardboard gift-box it comes in!
4)After 6 months of use I still think it deserves more than 5 stars! Thanks for reading.
4)After 6 months of use I still think it deserves more than 5 stars! Thanks for reading.
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