Enso Hand-Forged Aogami Super 8.25" Gyuto with Saya

Great knife

Well worth the purchase

Love at first slice

This review is from the perspective of an advanced home cook with no experience working in a professional kitchen. I’m fairly new to higher quality kitchen knives and this knife is my favorite so for. It came razor sharp and the blade is easy to maintain with a leather strop. I’ve not had any issues with rust since I keep this knife clean and dry at all times. This knife glides through meats and vegetables effortlessly. It outperforms my other knives like my VG-10, VG-MAX and SG2 blades from quality makers like Shun and Miyabi. The only other knives that slice and chop this well are my Zuma knives. I also appreciate the top notch customer service from C&M. They graciously accepted returns of a couple of knives that I decided weren’t right for me. They are also quick to respond to questions.

Great Everyday Japanese Knife

I use this knife daily along with my German 8" chef knife. This Enso looks great, performs well, and holds a sharp edge in a professional kitchen the entire day. I have owned it 3 months now and have not needed to sharpen it. A quick hone at the start of the 14 hour shift, and it lasts the day. I highly recommend this knife for someone looking for their first Japanese style knife or gyuto. The included saya fits perfect, and makes this a seriously great value