Hattori Forums FH Solid VG-10 Series FH-7L Gyuto 240mm (9.4 Inch, Black Linen Micarta Handle)

Very nice knife

I have purchased many knives from JCK. I always wanted to get one of these Hattori knives. I decided to pull the trigger. The knife shipped super fast. Kudos. When I got the knife, I was a bit dismayed at the handle. Ergonomic... yes. However, mine on one side had the finish removed. Looked like someone sanded the finish/coating off. It's still good but does not match the other side. cosmetic flaw. I have had the opportunity to use it and wow, it cuts. So I took off 1 star for the cosmetic blemish on the handle. I was expecting better.

Gyuto 210mm

Been using this as my main knife for a while now and found no issues with it so far. It is lighter and better balanced than the German knife that I used before. The blade on the Hattori is harder but I haven't found it to be more difficult to sharpen. Seems to retain the edge quite good. The handle might be a bit on the small side if you have large hands.

Excellent product! I highly recommend it..