Professional Kiridashi Knife Right Hand 24mm Made in Japan

I've had the blade since May 2020. I've used it daily for leatherwork. I have other blades that I've spent far more money on and they do not stand up to this one in any way. It has maintained a very nice edge during my use. I've only had to strop the edge occasionally. To be honest I've not been nice to this knife.Well worth the money.

A very fine cutting instrument. Hits great in your hand (just make sure you get the correct side, R or L). VERY sharp! This ain't your grandma's Xacto blade, it's fine honed Japanese steel. Love it!

I read many reviews before purchasing this knife. Listening to everyone complaining about the case and how you can stab right through it. I didn't see any claims saying it even came with a case to begin with. As far as sharp goes. I use the 3m scary sharp sharpening system. Nothing comes sharp now that I truly understand what sharp is. Blade takes a edge well and stays sharp longer then my chisels do. I wouldn't question purchasing this or recommending it again. Its worth every penny and then some.

An excellent tool. Very sharp right out of the package. I have only used it once to lay out two small mortise. However, it cut beautifully into very hard white oak. Fits my hand nicely. A single bevel so it should be a dream to sharpen.

This has a good weight and feels substantial in your hand. It was very sharp out of the box. I am probably over the top about sharpening and sharpness of tools so it was great to have a sharp product to start with. The dimensions were as described but once I used it, it was a little longer and wider than anticipated, but still very easy to use.

Some of my woodworking involves precise marking and layout. I could use a regular utility knife, but I like that this knife is specifically right handed, meaning it's flat on one side and tapered to its cutting edge on the other. By placing the flat side up to my ruler or square, I can then be sure I'm not accidentally running my mark at a bit of an angle.The knife is a good size and a good firm fit in my hand. Not only that, it's well made and has beautiful designs engraved on its handle. Very glad that I bought it. I don't need it for everything, but when I need to be precise, this knife is very helpful. Highly recommend.

It isn't terrible steel, but it took several hours of work to correct the rounded over bits. I have purchased kiridashi knives in the past for about 1/2 of this price that were better and came ready to use. Also, this isn't made in Japan, as far as I can tell, despite the claim that it is. Rather, it is made "with the support" of the company in Japan, so, IOW, a fib.

Loved the sharpness, would liked to have some sort of handle.