Dragon Fire 8.5" Chef's Knife

Love this knife! Great feel and balance. Just enough belly for rocking. The steel has great edge retention and is easy to sharpen. I've been using a leather strop with compound to maintain the edge. The 8.5" version is a great size by the way. I'm used to bigger chef's knives, but the shorter blade actually seems to fit this knife just right. A great knife at a reasonable price!

Headline is a little of a joke because in the even of writing this review, the product was labeled as a lumbar support cushion. Had this knife for a couple years and this thing retains it's edge very well, I only just sharpen it. I didn't really need to but the knife didn't cut my sashimi that cleanly anymore so decided it was time for a touch up. After watching of video of this knife cut thru rope over 500 times for a durability review, the real thing did not disappoint. Overall very good knife. Only knock is it isn't as pretty as the damascus steel knives.

Very nice balance and fit and finish. Very comfortable handle which is important to me because I have large hands. Razor sharp out of the box. Great edge retention. Very good knife at a very reasonable price.

The BD1N steel is super at edge retention and not prone to chipping! This particular 8.5 inch gyuto knife is amazing. It’s a great slicer and with its curved belly can still rock chop if you desire too. It’s very nimble and responsive while having a great balance! This line of dragon knives are ALL amazing!

The knife has a very good overall look and feel. The "dragon" engraving on the tip of the handle looks great and definitely adds character to the knife. The handle feels smooth on the hand. I like the flow and lines of the handle and the blade. The overall weight of the 8.5'' version feels perfect for daily usage. I have been using this knife for a month now. The edge is still razor sharp.

I've had this knife for about a year now and can see that without a doubt, it's my favorite tool in the kitchen. I keep this home and use a cheaper knife in my work bag, because I really wouldn't want anybody else to put their hands on this beautiful blade. I've been using a ceramic honing stick and a whetstone every now and then to keep its edge. If you maintain it, this blade should take you through any kitchen task with a smile on your face.