Kai KAI AE2908 Gyuto Knife Seki Magoroku Akane 8.3 inches (210 mm), Made in Japan, Dishwasher Safe, Easy Care

So far I'm impressed with this low cost option. The blade is lite, nimble balanced with good control. Out of the box it's hair shaving sharp! Cuts though protein easily. I was able to part out a whole chicken very easily. Blade cleans easily with just a wipe down. The blade steel seems to be of Fair quality for the price point. Handle is made of a polymer improvise a good grip and control. The bolster is stamped and slid over the tang, but for the price it's acceptable. The knife functions better than expected. Time will tell on the edge retention.

Good quality reasonable price. Easy to cut and cleaning. More fun to cooking.

I have used this knife for almost two years in a restaurant kitchen and it's just now reached a point in which the steel doesn't bring back the edge so a stone sharpening is in order. It came razor sharp and it is super light and I appreciate that when cutting a ton. I am a henckels guy but haven't touched it since this knife entered the scene. The henckels are sharp but use their bulk to help the edge work and creates fatigue with extended use. The Kai use it's sharpness. The blades edge literally cuts through everything buttery smooth. For the money this Japanese steel is on point. The handle is cheap but comfortable. But the steels edge outweighs that by miles. You won't be disappointed and if you are you're only out 29 bucks. You typically can't touch this combination of sharpness and edge retention for less than a couple of hundred. This edge will out perform most knives you have in your bag. I don't care what you have, believe it or not.

The logo started flaking off very quickly. The knife seems to be sharp, comfortable, cuts well.

Arrived razor sharp and feels balanced. I have been cooking for years and had many knives but for the price this knife is exceptional. Most likely designed for sushi chefs or cutting fish in particular but as a chef’s knife it has many uses and for vegetables and fruit or cutting different types of meats I feel like it serves me well.

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If this knife had a "made in China" label, it would be worth half the price, you are paying extra for the "made in Japan" label. Quality: it's on the lighter side, and after cutting an onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and lettuce, I was underwhelmed with the sharpness out of the box. My knife wasn't able to cleanly cut through an ad from the mail. After spending 5 minutes sharpening on a 1000 whetstone, it's cutting through newspaper like butter. I highly recommend a quick sharpen before using. It does feel a budget knife. Balance: decent, if the blade weighed 20 or so more grams, it would feel more balanced. Comfort: average Grip: it has a cheap feel to the handle, but it's a budget knife, it's what I would expect. Look: looks better than it feels. Who is it made for: After a sharpen, I can see this being a knife for fish and meat more than vegetables. My initial impressions are that it lacks blade height/weight for stability for it to be a good chef's knife. I would still highly recommend an inexpensive mercer chef's knife over this as an all purpose knife. I'll continue to use it daily and see if my opinion changes. I'll post an update after I use it for different food items. Update: I've used the knife daily for the past 3 weeks. Every part of my initial impression is still valid. Durability: the durability is surprisingly good. I've used it on an assortment of vegetables and haven't encountered any issues. I hit it with a steel rod 2-3 times per week and it's stayed sharp. No chips or issues with the blade. It will never be my go-to knife for chopping or cutting - a santoku or a nakiri are Soo much better for that. For delicate work, I'll reach for this knife. The tip and overall blade shape is great for control. I want to address some reviews regarding the blade: Rust - always dry your knife after washing. This is not a high carbon steel blade which requires a lot maintenance, but don't leave acidic fluids or water on your blade. Never place your knives a dishwasher. If you develop rust on this blade, it's because you neglected the knife. Sharpening - this is a fantastic knife to learn how to sharpen on. Buy a king 1000/6000 whetstone or even the cheap whetstone kits are better than nothing. These knives are mass produced, you may get a super sharp one or in my case, I had to remove some material on the heel and give it a quick sharpen.

Seki is a city that has been renowned for its swords and blades for hundreds of years. While there are chef knives promoted on social media and websites as being “just like Japanese swords,” many of those are actually not made in Japan. This particular chef knife is made in Seki, Japan. It has an exceptionally sharp edge and outstanding cutting performance. We highly encourage you to try it for yourself.

Good

Bought this as a gift and it does not disappoint. We’ve had it for years and it’s still very sharp.

Very light for professional use not recommended

Razor sharp knife out of the box with visible display of the 3 layers of metals as advertised. Light in the hand and comfortable grip. Did not give it a 5* as the handle look and feel cheap even when compared to knife that cost 5 times cheaper. Hope that the blade will hold its sharp edge longer with use. Overall happy with the purchase. Note: After a year of usage, blade holds its sharpness well. Easy to sharpen on fine whetstone or honing rod for razor sharp edge. No sign of stain or rust on blade.

Simply great. 3 layers, keeps it's edge for long time