Kai Pure Komachi 2 Steak Knife Set - 5" Steak Knives, 4 Piece, Razor-Sharp Meat Slicing Knife, Keeps Juices in Steak and Preserves Flavor, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knives

This Komachi Kai Nakiri knife was my Christmas gift to myself (one of them!) as it was selling for a slight discount. I already had a Komachi 2 set purchased from Costco and wanted to add this Nakiri knife as I slice a lot of vegetables and it's very useful for that.I use the Santoku knife (see Fuschia knife in the uploaded pic) for mincing and chopping herbs as a rocking motion is needed. For slicing onions and other vegetables a Nakiri is great, especially if you're making stir fry - Thai, Indian, Japanese or Chinese cuisines.This knife is very sharp, the rectangular blunt shape makes it light and the right design for slicing which is a up and down motion rather than a rocking motion.I love my Komachi knives, the colors are fun but the coating also helps prevent rusting. They're easy to clean in the dishwasher but mostly I just rinse and wipe and resheath. The included color coordinated sheaths helps keep hands safe whether you store them in drawer, or put them on the wall on a magnetic strip like I've done. It also makes it easier to take with you, as I sometimes take them camping or on vacation. They're light and sharp and handles are ergonomic and best of all they're available at very decent prices as a set.This Nakiri knife was not included in any set I've seen so it had to be purchased separately. One month of usage later, I am very happy with it's performance. It's become my most used knife as I am always slicing onions, peppers, mushrooms or cucumbers. I also use the mandoline but that makes the veggies too thin for grilling or stir frying so this is a really useful knife.After 5-6 months of every day usage you will probably need to sharpen and 1-2 swipes of a Accusharp Knife sharpener (also on Amazon) will do the trick.

Great cheese knife. Cuts smooth and with ease. I have bought a few to gift as they work so well.

I've been using these knives for years. The non-stick coating does eventually flake off and we somehow managed to lose them, so I have rebought them twice. They are super sharp and the best for cutting things like onions and tomatoes. I use them for almost all my cutting other than carrots and potatoes for which I use a non serrated knife.

Bought this for my 10 year old nephew as he's taken a liking to cooking with me. This, to me at least, is a great "second" knife for a young one once they've learned some basics on an even more kiddie friendly knife. Arrived super sharp (hey, dull blades are more dangerous) and is a great size for small hands.Biggest gripe is the cover. That thing came so tight, it took a dangerous amount of force to get it in and out. I wedged a thick steak knife in there and passed a lighter along the sides several times before the plastic case kept shape allowing the knife to go in and out easier.

We have used our original ones for years and they are still as good as they were when new. "Someone" (hubby) doesn't pay attention when he throws things away and several of knives have disappeared over the years. I was thrilled to find these at Amazon and especially thrilled at the cost. They are worth more than they sell for.

I've been a fan of Kershaw knives for years, so when I learned that KAI was a Kershaw brand, I had to give 'em a shot. I'm glad I did! These are likely the best bang for the buck in the whole world of cutlery! They are absolutely razor sharp! I don't know if it's fact or fiction, but I read online that the Pure Komachis are not dishwasher safe. I'm quite picky about my cutlery, so I decided to play it safe & got in the habit of washing them by hand as soon as I'm done using them. They are incredibly easy to clean, and after a couple months of using them, they look as good and are as sharp today as the day I got them! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! The unique design of the Nakiri knife is great for chopping veggies, and can be handy for cutting meat (think of it as a small clever).

Great knife ! Cute, small, comes with a sleeve.Exactly like photos. Comfortable to hold for smaller hands and chops great !

I really liked this knife on the first try.But, after having tried it for a couple of months now, I have found that it hasn't become my go-to knife for most tasks that it is meant for. My issue is mainly with the heft or feel of this knife. The knife is very sharp but the blade is very thin. Overall it has the feel of a slightly over sized "straight razor" than a knife. As such, it feels very light compared to any other similar sized knife that I have used. So even though it is very sharp, it does NOT glide through as effortlessly as I want through slightly sturdier items. For example, it works great when I make paper thin slices of garlic very fast. But does not feel comfortable while chopping up raw potatoes or carrots. I feel that I have to push down and exert more effort while doing so. Similarly, I love its feel when dicing a shallot but not while chopping up a yellow onion. I'd rather go for even a cheap Henckels "international" series santoku of the same size (which itself is one of my less favorite knives) !So over time now, I am pulling the Kai out of the drawer less and less.The edge has maintained reasonably well over the month and a half of use.Three stars for the price, sharpness and looks.