Richardson Sheffield R14000P165160 "Kyu" Finest Stainless Steel "Santoku" Kitchen Knife, Black, 12.5 cm

The knife comes in a tidy little box thats very well presented, although there is a zip tie in a really awkward place which makes removing the knife from the box quite tricky if you dont wish to deface the knife. The factory edge is not super sharp but this did not bother me as im a chef and have over the years acquired the skill of using whet stones. A Santoku knife is probably the easiest knife to sharpen on a whet stone so this knife makes perfect for people starting out. I was able to get a razor Sharpe edge on mine within just a few mins work on a 1000 grit stone and a few strokes on a strop.

My wife loves it, ideal for her to cut up carrots and the like.

The balance of this knife is great, is quite sharp but doesn't last too long, however, easy to sharpen it.

Perfect for everything thinking of buying the 7inch blade one thanks

I’m very choosy about the quality of my knifes. This 12.5cm Kyu’ is the second knife in this range I’ve purchased, and I will definitely be buying more. This product in my opinion has been excellently manufactured, and more importantly it’s designed for the comfort & safety of the user. Its well balanced and feels great in the hand (unlike cheaper types with bending blades) nor does the handle become slippery when wet. Looks good as well. I would highly recommend it.

Very well made knive and very sharp

The handle was a little small for me. I'm used to it now and it's become my go to knife. Lost it's sharpness a bit quickly but I'll sharpen it using a a whetstone.

My go to knife now . great for smaller joints , veg etc .

Love it, nice sharp blade

The 5-inch Kyu Santoku knife arrived packaged in a clamshell plastic package... an inauspicious introduction at the outset. However, upon exfoliation, the knife revealed itself to be sharp, well-balanced, and weighted just right for my purposes of cutting and slicing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The proportion of handle to blade is well suited for my medium sized hand. The quality of workmanship that went into manufacturing this knife is first rate. I've used it daily since it arrived last week. It makes quick work of small tasks and has been a pleasure to use. The knife has exceeded my expectations so far. I take good care of my knives. I wash them by hand (never in the dishwasher!). I pat them dry with a towel (do not let them sit in the dish rack to air-dry!). And I keep them sharp, putting them to the stone about once a month and steeling them with every third or fourth use. Hopefully, so long as I avoid abusing the 5-inch Kyu Santoku knife, it will continue giving me good service. * * * * * EDIT: 2-1/2 years later. Still my favorite knife. It's been well cared for and shows no signs of age: no knicks, scratches, rust, nor any other discoloration. It keeps its edge decently well, but then again I keep it well honed. It has been one of the best purchases I've made on Amazon. EDIT2: 6 years later. Remains my "go to" knife. Still sharp as ever. This knife will outlast my lifetime.

I bought this as a gift for my son and he said it is just about the only knife he uses in his kitchen now. He said the knife is comfortable in his hand and that the blade is molded deeply into the handle without the use of bolts. As with any Santuko-style knife, the blade is sharp and remains so for quite a while. These knives are easily sharpened when necessary. (I have found that a sharpener designed for Santuko knives works best because they are honed a bit differently than my other knives.)

The knife is crafted well, great balance, the handle is created to smoothly offer control and comfort, the blade is easy to maintain a fabulous edge for all your chopping needs. I would highly recommend Kyu as a brand from Richardson Sheffield.

Knife was just as described and on time. Very satisfied. The knife is well balanced and feels great in my hand. Very sharp