Akarui (あかるい) Japanese Santoku Chef Knife with Ebony Handle

These knives were purchased for my grandson who is an accomplished chef. He is delighted with them.
The knlves are of 5 + quality

I received my Sakuto knives few days ago and cannot believe how good they look and the quality if unbelievable. I had them engraved free of charge.
Thourougly recommend to everyone.

Absolutely phenomenal couldn’t have been better great grip and the blades wow

Great quality knifes. Bought several sets for family and have not been disappointed. This order had a small issue, their response was almost instant and it was dealt with quickly and satisfactorily. I Would highly recommend these knifes

Real quality knives, super sharp and amazing quality

These knives are gift, so I can’t comment on them, all I can say, they came beautifully boxed, and came the time they stated on the confirmation e.mail I received from them. I am sure they will be very pleased with them, they look excellent quality.

The Knives are a Christmas present,I have not opened the parcel yet,so I cannot make comment until after Christmas day I am sorry.

Very good quality. Very sharp

I loved this knife when I first got it 6 weeks ago, and I still love it. This is my 2nd most used knife (behind a 5.5" Enso).
Sharp out of the box, still sharp now.
Handle is very comfortable for my large hand.
Cuts through everything I've thrown at it (no bones or frozen food). Cuts through ciabatta better than a bread knife.
Beautiful damascus blade (like pictured. unlike Dalstrong Shogun).
On the heavy side compared to some others, which makes it slightly less nimble.

I fell in love with this line of knives and have the whole collection. Outstanding quality and appearance. The fit and finish are incredible and they retain an outstanding sharp edge. The Damascus steel makes them beautiful and they are often a topic of conversation whenever I have a guest chef or someone help me in my kitchen. My only complaint with the company is that they don't have any decent holder, I had to resort to Dalstrong to get a perfect holder for this series. See the picture.

It's not only a great looking knife, it's incredibly sharp....our veggies don't stand a chance against this knife.

It's a bit on the heavier side, which I personally like. My wife prefers something a little lighter, your mileage may vary.
It's sharp
Holds an edge for a long time, ours is still going strong after using it multiple times each week.
Feels comfortable in my hand and chopping veggies isn't a chore anymore.

For cleaning, we hand wash and dry right away. Keeps the knife looking brand new.

I love this knife. It's the sharpest knife I've ever owned and the Damascus pattern is very attractive. I intend to eventually replace all of our kitchen knives with this product.

I love this series and have only a couple left to complete the set. The knives are beautiful and functional. And "oops I nicked myself" sharp!

Very good knife for the price point. Very sharp

I'm not a huge cook, so normally I can't tell a huge difference between knives. It's basically 'Does it cut?', then ok I'm good. My husband on the other hand, loves to cook and knows his knives very well. He's been wanting some stainless Damascus steel knives for awhile, but they're a bit more expensive, so he's had to wait. I surprised him with this one for his birthday and he was over the moon. This is the first knife where I can actually feel a difference in the weight when I hold it, compared to our other knives. There's also a marked difference in performance. When they say it has a scalpel-like edge, they are not joking. No matter what I'm cutting, it feels like I'm cutting through butter. Due to the hollow-edge design, nothing sticks to the blade. I didn't believe this, so I tried a couple of the normal items that stick like crazy, such as a block of cheddar cheese and cream cheese, and they're 100% correct that nothing sticks. I like that the 3-step Honbazuke method was used when making this knife since it gives the knife hardness, flexibility and corrosion resistance. The handle fits perfectly in my hand and it's a breeze to work with. Not only is it functional, but it's also an exquisite looking knife. The hammer-beaten wave pattern is gorgeous. This knife has exceeded all of my expectations and then some. The knife feels like it'll stand the test of time. I can't wait to get more of these knives for my husband.

Love this knife! I have been using this knife a lot in preparing meals and it is working out great! The knife is very sharp and it cuts without very much effort on my part. I have the cleaver and it was a bit heavy for me but the 7" knife is perfect. It's well balanced and also very attractive looking.

The very petite among us might be intimidated by the heft of the knife, but even then if you try slicing something difficult with it, you’ll see less actual force is needed. In effect it’s as though it’s lighter than inferior knives that actually weigh less, but you have to practically lean on those to use them. With this knife, you slice through everything like it’s butter, and you will never go back.

This chef's knife is one of the essential tools in the kitchen. This knife is a highly crafted piece of art that is also a tool. The Damascus steel is clearly evident in the etching that reveals the folds/layers of the steel. The handle is also a highly detailed part of the knife. It feels great in my hand and facilitates my use of the knife. The cutting edge is the business end, and it is world class. The cutting edge makes very light work of anything I put under the blade. Surprisingly, cheese slices cleanly, and it doesn't stick to the knife. That is a real test that it passed beautifully. This is a great investment that pays off everyday in the kitchen. With proper care, it will perform like new forever, and this is a knife that will last my lifetime. This is a 5 star knife that deserves every star.

This is a very nice, very sharp knife. It has a nice balance and feels nice in the hand. It cut through a roast like butter. It is also highly detailed and well-made. It has quickly become a favorite knife in the kitchen. My only criticism is the knife guard, which doesn't hold the knife well because it is very loose/not form-fitting and not quite the right size, and it's hard to keep the knife in the knifeguard. Other than the knife guard, I am very happy with this knife.

they feel great in my hands, they are sharp out of the box, and beautiful to look at. Couldnt ask for a better set of knives for the money.

This knife is sharp, my kitchen work has become effortless thanks to this blade. As useful as this knife is, it’s also beautiful to look at with its Damascus steel blade, I love having it on display in my kitchen. It’s full tang design makes it well balanced and it handles very nicely, it has heft but does not feel too heavy. I have other knives from this manufacturer and they have all impressed me!

Super sharp, excellent weight in hand, easy to grip and maneuver. This is my go-to knife for most carving, chopping, and cutting kitchen needs.

This is a great knife. Stays sharp and is easy to sharpen, though we haven't had to do that but once or twice. It cuts clean. It is forged in one piece. It is a beautiful knife. One of my go to knives. So easy to use and clean.

Balanced, VG10 Steel, handcrafted, full tang, 67 layer Damascus Steel and just the best knives I have ever used.

I have used a lot of knives in my life so far - I have tried everything from cheap plastic kid safe knives up to J.A. Henkels, Wustof and even brands like Pampered Chef and Cutco.

I am fully attracted by its beautiful appearance. Beside the appearance, it is pretty nice to use. Sharp, and easy to cut. Very satisfied with this knife.

This knife is so amazing it's ridiculous. It feels so good in my hand--such a great weight. It chops like a dream. And it's absolutely beautiful to look at. I feel so fancy cutting with this knife and it's impressive to friends! Couldn't love it more!

This is a well balanced, sharp knife. Granted, I've never owned an 'expensive' knife before so I'm comparing this to the cheaper non-japanese versions...but its definitely better than all of the others I've tried.

My goodness, what a knife. This is absolutely my new favorite knife in my kitchen. The weight is good; slightly heavier than I anticipated, but for the better.

The damascus pattern looks great. I wish it had an ever so slightly stronger etching that made the pattern more visible, but all in all it's beautiful.

The edge is razor sharp. The grip is very comfortable. There's no part of this knife that feels "unfinished" unlike some other comparable brands I've tried.

I will definitely be buying again.

This knife is beautifully made and very, very sharp. Its a bit on the heavy side, but it works well for me. Balance is pretty good. It slices through meat and vegetables like they were butter. I'll be buying more knives from this series.