Knife is on the heavier side with the balance right where the micarda handle and bolster meet but still nimble enough

Knife is on the heavier side with the balance right where the micarda handle and bolster meet but still nimble enough  Read Less

While the micarta canvas handle had an excellent polish and finish to it the canvas did not fully wrap around the handle leavin...  Read More

While the micarta canvas handle had an excellent polish and finish to it the canvas did not fully wrap around the handle leaving a small gap at the top  Read Less

I previously owned a high quality santoku knife from a reputable manufacturer but could never get comfortable with it

I previously owned a high quality santoku knife from a reputable manufacturer but could never get comfortable with it  Read Less

It slices with the accuracy or a santoku knife but if need be it can also be rocked like a western chefs knife for chopping and dicing

It slices with the accuracy or a santoku knife but if need be it can also be rocked like a western chefs knife for chopping and dicing  Read Less

I will buy more knifes from yaxell it is far good as its price

I will buy more knifes from yaxell it is far good as its price  Read Less

If youre looking for a relatively cheap but wellmade handcrafted japanese knife this is a fantastic knife that beats any knife ...  Read More

If youre looking for a relatively cheap but wellmade handcrafted japanese knife this is a fantastic knife that beats any knife in the price point and rivals more expensive japanese vg10 knives twice the price  Read Less

Easier to use than my shun chef knife

Easier to use than my shun chef knife  Read Less

The only other competitor imo is the tojiro dp range of which i own a paring knife

The only other competitor imo is the tojiro dp range of which i own a paring knife  Read Less