Member Reviews: Kanetsune Seki Damascus Gyuto 240mm

Ordered this knife based on the fact I know more about the steel used in construction, a Sandvik 19C27, as they are a customer of mine in my engineering job. Ive used a few blade in industrial setting made from this steel and have never had any issues with them, as well usually being surprised by edge retention while using in rough fibrous situations. So far this gyuto seems to be the same, very very sharp out of the box, far sharper then anything I have experienced, and after a full 2 weeks of daily use I feel its at the same place as day one. Im using a super fine ceramic honing rod every other use, rated at 1800 grit, and it just working fantastic. The hand is a very traditional...