Effortless cutting. To know if a knife cuts, we test it on a ripe tomato. This knife slices a tomato effortlessly and without crushing it. Also easily cuts hard vegetables like carrots and potatoes. The price is there, but so is the quality. I recommend it. I wash it by hand after each use and store it in its case.

This plate is both a piece of art which serves great as decoration and an incredible dish that has potential for years of use. Urushi color is magnificent and this dish is simply beautiful, it's so vibrant that it can be the centerpiece of any dinner and this will definitely catch the eye of everyone. In dimension, this plate is huge and would more than likely be utilized as a serving dish. This dish is art, it's beautiful enough to be the centerpiece of any dinner or meal and the materials are sensational. It is dishwasher safe but, I would still recommend hand washing it. If you're looking for an extraordinary serving plate, this is definitely one I would suggest.

You can see down the spine that it is a true laminate steel , very thin blade , holds quite nice in the hand , beautiful blade , huge difference from a cheap knife

This is an absolutely stunning dinner plate. It's by far the best quality plate I have ever owned, nothing compares to it. The colors are so unbelievably saturated and rich. The gold leaf over iridescent dark blue is an absolutely amazing combination. The plate is heavier than most others on the market and has a thick glass like coating that is very strong. Holding this plate in my hand I could immediately tell this was a high quality plate, I own nothing else that is close to comparable to the quality and beauty of this plate. The craftsmanship of this plate is FLAWLESS. The plate is exactly as described and would make a perfect gift.

This glass charger plate is beautiful to look at it and it makes a perfect dish to serve treats on for guests. I was shocked at the price for one charger plate but it does appear to be high quality and it's the most beautiful plate I've ever seen in person. It was packed nicely with no issues. This plate would honestly look awesome on a wall as it changes colours depending on the angle and sunlight.Overall it's a very nice beautiful plate but it's very expensive and I have to be extra careful with it.

Pros;So beautiful, Very large, Interesting pattern, Well sealed Cons;None!! This is truly a piece of art! Not only is it practical but the colors make this a conversation piece. It changes according to where you display it. A little asbstract, the pattern adds a certain charm to it. Not sure that I would actually use this to serve food even though it states that its food safe. It will definately never go into the dishwasher. There seems to be a pretty thick lacquer coating on it which is necessary to eliminate marks and I would assume, to keep it food safe, but I think it takes away from the beauty of it. A beautiful piece.

This Japanese plate is outright stunning. The minute one opens the package and look at the plate they realize this is something esthetically special. Its high quality is shining through, material is smooth and luxurious. When holding the plate colors are changing when in different angles from window lights - we see shades of blue and purple at different times of the day. Plate is a great hospitality piece and also as a gift for someone who appreciates nice home decore items. We loved it so much that we ended up hanging it for a display on a wall in our dining area, it fits beautifully and gives an additional tier of glamour and charm. Happy to recommend.

When you grow up eating off of those Sears Fall-themed thick dinner plates with the flowers on them, you get used to the idea of not spending too much on dinnerware. But over time, I've also come to appreciate certain cookware and dinnerware based not only on quality, but aesthetics. A dinner plate, even a decorative one, for a c-note? Kind of a tough sell, but after seeing this plate in person, it makes sense. The quality is great. But the colors and style really is unique. Using this as a serving dish, it really does make a statement. Anyone who comes over and sees it wants to know where we got it from, since it's something you don't come across in stores. I think it's worth the asking price, especially if you're using it as a serving platter during the holidays.

Knife arrived sharp and cuts through vegetables with ease. Resharpening on a king stone is easy as well

The knife is such a work of art. I love the engraved signature, it's really unique. The handle is ergonomic, I have many knives but I always find myself going for this one. It's perfect size to do most jobs, it quickly became my daily driver. The blade's really sharp and because of the design, it's easy to sharpen.

This knife is everything! I really enjoy using it, I use it for everything small.It's extremely lightweight, 65 grams to be exact. It seriously feels like nothing. The design on the blade is gorgeous and the signature on the blade is deeply engraved, super unique.

I have had a high-end professional carbon steel chefs knife for decades. I never thought I would find another knife of that quality that I liked as well. I use that knife for just about everything from slicing meat to chopping vegetables. It is a really big chefs knife, but effective.This one is smaller. I really like the smaller size. The blade is fantastic. Well-weighted knife. Comfortable to hold and use.I think this knife has taken first place in my kitchen and knocked out the reigning king. This is a really comfortable and effective knife for just about any kitchen task you throw at it. I just peeled and chopped ginger with it. Made quick work of the task. Very happy with this knife. I can easily recommend it for any kitchen.

So far so good. I just received the Nakiri knife a couple days ago now and it's already my favorite knife. I still haven't needed to sharpen it at all, which is how it should be. The feel is wonderful in my hand and it slices through even the hardest vegetables I used it on (winter squash) like a hot knife through butter.This will definitely be me knife of choice from here out. I was worried initially about the handle and how sturdy it would be; it feels very durable and high quality though.This is the most expensive knife I own now, but would purchase it all over again if I needed to.What an exceptional blade!

I was looking for a handmade Japanese knife that could compete with the smaller shun I have. I was going to purchase a bigger 8 inch shun but the price jumped . So I found this one for much less. I was worried that the quality might be lacking because of the discrepancy in price but I was wrong. This knife is better than a shun. The craftmanship and attention to detail is amazing. The imperfections are welcomed to me because it proves that it's hand made and you can tell they tried really hard to make this knife. The name of the knife was clearly hammered in on the side with great skill, it's extremely impressive. Each individual line is hammered in with care. I have taken up an close photo of it. This knife is also clearly made for the Japanese, as the instructions are only in Japanese. Infact there is no English on the box other than its country of origin. The knife is well sharpened. I can tell the knife is made from quality VG 10 steel. It does not matter how much you spend on a knife. It will not be made better than this. If you are on the fence about this knife. Go for it. You will not regret it. A+ This knife is thin and delicate. This is unavoidable because the style. It's thin. So there are things you can't do with it. Don't drop it, ever. Don't cut on hard surfaces. Don't cut around bone. Use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Be careful when cutting things; take your time. This style of knife will chip and bend much easier than a thick German knife, however if cared for has its advantages. This thing is as sharp as a surgeons scalpel so keep your fingers away from the blade. I cut my finger on it within less than 5 minutes. Just a gentle brush on the blade is enough to cut.

Seem to be an "As of yet to be Discovered" Syosaku-Japan item . . . Incredibly sharp, superb craftsmanship, well balanced . . already my "Go To" Chef Knife . . . A Terrific Bargain when compared to other hand crafted Japanese Steel .