Sora 8" Chef's Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife, VG10 Steel Edge and 420J Stainless Steel Blade, Balanced Handle, Gyuto-Style Chef Tool for Professional and Home Chefs

I absolutely love these knives. The profile of the blade is great and they are really sharp right out of the box. I purchased the Santoku, 8" chef, 6" Chef, Utility, Ultimate Utility, bread knife, and pairing knife. Not only are they a great looking set of knives to display in your kitchen, but they truly do take your cooking to another level. Some people complain that the polymer handle feels cheep, but these knives are perfectly priced for what they are. The polymer grip is comfortable and its profiled it such a way that it looks great. These knives truly show the mastery knife making at work at Sora. I also have a some Wusthoff Classics, Messermeister Elites, and a set of the Calphalon Katana. The Classics and Elites I love. The Katanas not so much. These Soras are the best knives in this price range and I love them. My favorite out of all of them has to be the 7" Santoku, but all of the others are great to. Some people say they got rust spots on these knives. Well more expensive knives have a good side and a bad side. They are great because you get better blade profiles, with a blade that holds an edge a lot longer and is much easier to sharpen, but the down side is they are prone to rust. You shouldn't just leave these knives laying in a wet sink for days like you can do with cheaper knives. You should do that with any higher end knife because they will all get rust spots. Also I can not stress this enough. Do not put these knives in the dishwasher. When you finish using them. Hand wash them in soap and water. Hand dry them really good and put them back on your knife rack. Also make sure you knife isn't wet from placing wet knives on it. Putting your good knives on a wet knife rack is a good way to get rust spots. These really are great knives that are very easy to take care of with a little respect and a few steps, and these are possibly the best knives in the price range. These or the Messermeister Elites. Though the elites are a little more expensive than these. You will not regret buying these Soras'. Also if you purchase these. Get yourself a nice knife rack to display them. The beautifully crafted knives look way to go to be thrown in a knife block or drawer.

Got the 6" Sora I make most of my food at home and have worked in a restaurant kitchen briefly so I know what a difference a good, sharp knife can make. Finally bit the bullet and got a "real" knife, knowing they're around $100. I was concerned about the plastic handle at first, but apparently a lot of the higher end knives have synthetic handles because they're more antimicrobial (and there for sanitary) and generally easier to care for. I noticed after I got this I could have gotten the Kanso utility for about $10 with a wood handle, so consider that. Obviously it sucks that some people have had the tip break off their knife, but part of that is because the blade of this knife is made out of very hard steel- hard steel makes for a great cutting edge but is less flexible and more brittle. The non-cutting edge is wrapped in a softer steel, which is cheaper and softer, but more durable. Glass is a very "hard" material which is why it's so sharp but so brittle. I keep getting watermelons and it's so easy to just cut the entire rind of, cuts through brussels sprouts like nothing too. I'm not really sure how Shun's "free sharpening" policy works, but if that's a thing I can do this might be my brand- I've heard shun mentioned a few times but when I was doing research Babbish (aka Andrew Rea) suggested it for an affordable entry level knife, so I was sold. I have small hands and I'm working in a small space, so the 6" one is plenty big enough for me.

All the years I have been cooking for my 5 sons and I never had a decent knife at home. This knife is great value. Cuts like a champ. Sharp, easy to use, easy to clean. What a difference a good knife makes!

I purchased this knife a couple of days ago. So far it is exceeding my expectations. Out of the box the knife is very sharp. I honed it with a fine honing steel and it is now an 8" razor blade. Now cutting through anything feels like a hot knife through butter. Comes with a 10 year limited warranty unlike their other lines with lifetime warranties - though if a defect were present I would think I would figure it out before the ten year mark or would have gotten my use out of it anyway. It is VERY lightweight and thin which is one of the things I love about it - very sharp and versitile for daily use. If you are looking for something heavy for hacking up chickens this is not for you - buy a cleaver. As for those who are concerned that they may sharpen the knife past the weld - If you get that far, you're doing it wrong. Overall this is a great knife and the price point is amazing for a Shun, so if you've always wanted one this is a great place to start. I will be using this knife regularly and will post updates if anything happens, or in a few months when I've put a few miles on it. So far It's gone through about 10 pounds of produce with no hiccups.

Also recommend purchasing a Messermeister 8" knife sheath. I DO NOT recommend using a knife magnet with any high end knife! Purchased this with an Amazon gift card wedding present. We are actually vegan, so no notes about cutting meats... but we use this for a LOT of vegetables, some can be very challenging to cut. Works great for tough items like kale, onions, and harder veggies like carrots. The blade stays sharp with minimal honing. Purchase a Shun honing steel for this. Recommend a Shun knife care kit at some point or taking this to a professional for sharpening regularly. Most folks suggest professional sharpening a year or two with regular use. If you are honing regularly, you won't need to sharpen as often. Otherwise you can use the Shun kit if you are comfortable sharpening knives yourself. DO NOT use and electric sharpner! Always make sure to clean and wipe dry every time! If you don't dry the knife completely, it WILL chip. My friend learned this the hard way with his Shun knives. Highly recommended!

For this price, buy the knife and feel the raw power of VG10 steel at a crazy level of sharpness. While the handle is not D shaped to fit your palm perfectly, buy the knife. I use it in a busy retail meat/seafood store to filet huge salmon. It slices effortlessly through scales, skin, meat, and bones. The key concept is SLICE. This knife operates best using a slicing or sawing motion. If you want to hack away on your cutting board, get a meat cleaver. This is an instrument of finesse that efficiently glides through product as a chef knife should, with proper technique. Enjoy the startling out of the box sharpness and research Shun steels carefully to keep your precious sharp. Enjoy!

This is an amazing knife. This is my first quality kitchen knife I've purchased, and it just blows the doors off everything else I've used. I have been using it regularly, and when it cuts, it is like cutting through air. There is no resistance whatsoever. I was cutting beef slices for gyudon, and I was able to cut them paper thin without even having to partially freeze it first. One thing I notice other reviewers saying they don't like is the plastic handle. I personally don't mind it, it is comfortable and grips well. The blade is gorgeous and extremely light. I've been using it every day since I bought it on a maple cutting block, and it is as sharp as the day I bought it. The only thing that I might consider a negative is the composite blade. Eventually, you'll sharpen the cutting edge off and the knife will be useless, but it will most likely take years, and that is why it is less than half the price of the classic series, so it's a trade off. Overall, easily the best knife I've ever used, and I recommend it for home chefs.

Got this for my boyfriend birthday. Comes in a great study packaging. He loves it! Super sharp and is well balanced.

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Aunque no tiene el tamaño de un gyuto normal, Es muy cómodo y ligero en la mano, ideal para cortes Precisos

Had to replace my old knife, and this one is doing the trick. Nice and sharp, looks and feels great.

Muy bueno. PERO NO SE LO PRESTEN A ALGUIEN QUE NO SABE DE CUCHILLOS. . . este cuchillo es solo para cortar VERDURAS, CARNE , FRUTAS. ~NO HUESOS~ Yo se lo dije a la persona que lo agarro cuando yo no estaba , lo que pasó después es trajico. :,(,,,,,,, . : Un día yo no estaba en casa , Alguien estaba cortando huesos y miró mi cuchillo que acababa de comprar , acto seguido agarro y lo empezó a usar de Machete para cortar los huesos wtf . lo que pasó ya te lo puedes imaginar si sabes de cuchillería se desquebrajo toda la parte de acero VG10(ya no sirve) . este cuchillo tiene una dureza muy alta por lo que no es nada flexible y eso es bueno para lo que fue hecho este cuchillo. pero porfavor dejen de usar las cosas para trabajos para los cuales no fueron DISEÑADOS , si alguien sabe sobre cuchillería porfavor agale casi. . . Pros: -muy bonito -se mira muy bien el San Mai -corta muy bien -facil de afilar -ofrese mucho , cobra poco -(calidad-precio) -exelente calidad de construcción -es cómodo . Contras: . no ningun contra. pd: a las personas que se les rompe es por qué no lo saben usar , yo lo use por el suficiente tiempo como para poder dar una reseña sincera. (•‿•)

So far, this is one of the best knife ever had. Super sharp... excellent condition