Kimura Professional Ceramic Honing Rod, 10 inch Honing Steel, Ceramic Knife Sharpener, 1200 Grit Finish, Ergonomic & Balanced Polypropylene Handle, Ideal for All Chef Knives, Japanese Gift Box

I bought this Nikiri knife on offer for £23.79 in April 25.The knife's sharpness is excellent, and yes, I did nicked myself with the blade on the first use. It's very very sharp.The wooden handle seems to be of high quality, and overall, I am very pleased with the knife. An excellent addition to my knife set.

Very good

5star

Excellent and as others have been saying, it's extremely sharp. Like another level sharp. Really good and dishwasher safe, it will last.

The media could not be loaded. As a chef, I’m extremely particular about my knives—and this Japanese knife absolutely delivers. The blade is razor sharp straight out of the box, slicing through everything from fish to root vegetables with zero resistance. What really sets it apart, though, is the balance. The weight distribution feels natural and comfortable, making long prep sessions a breeze.You can tell it’s crafted with quality and attention to detail. If you’re serious about your craft this knife is worth every penny.

The media could not be loaded. Bought this to use alongside my 8 inch chef knifes which I sometimes find a bit too long and heavy.The knife is razor sharp out of the box from end to end. It does seem that you'll need to keep it honed often though as you can visibly see the edge rolling after about half an hour's work.If you're moving from an 8 inch to the 7 inches version of this you may need a bit of adjusting depending on the task at hand.It is a lighter than my other knives which is expected as it's smaller and the blade is thinner. This means that it does hurt you hands less after constant work.The balance is on the tang just before the handle which is just about right for me. The handle is a bit smaller than other chef knifes but it does feel comfortable at least for me.From a price point it's a bit more expensive than knives (a Richardson Sheffiedl and & Linoroso Comet) I use on a daily basis but it's nice having the made in Japan etching on the blade. I've even ordered another for a friend.

Haven’t tried it yet, had a look on utube for instructions for generic knife sharpening. Looks good quality and purchased to go with my 7’ Kimura knife that I’m very happy with

Beautiful knife , can tell it's high quality and great value for the price! Would recommend!