Nakamura Blacksmith Kurouchi Santoku 180mm

Bought as a gift and so far he’s very happy, super sharp. What amazed me was the time it took to freight it to us, super fast.

Unimpressed

I was very disappointed with the overall fit and finish. Ofcourse I was not expecting the same level of refinement as a Tetsujin Hamono knife, but this piece appears unfinished. The workmanship is well below what I expected from a maker with decades of experience. If Nakamura-san considers this representative of his finished work, then I have serious concerns about the level of quality control. The choil is ruff and sharp, sharp enough to cut my finger. The handle isnt fit to the furrule and the spine is uneven and not flat

My best knife ever

The best knife I've ever had! It is super sharp, and stays sharp for ages. It cuts clean and true. Thanks a lot. (Just a note for other European buyers – Belgian customs stung me for an additional 53,70€.)