Richardson Sheffield 7-Inch Kyu Santoku Knife

Very sharp with a good weight for easy cutting up of e.g. cabbage for coleslaw. Also in our house it doubles as the bread-knife and makes short work of slicing tomatoes and onions. Took me a little bit of getting used to as I have used little knives unfit for the purpose to which I put them for so many years that it was like learning a new skill.

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.

Don't let the size of this knife fool you. When I first saw it I thought it was too small as I have always used large knives for carving etc. However once you have tried this knife you will probably use nothing else. It is small and lightweight, with a very ergonomic design which fits the hand very snugly. It is incredibly sharp, so much so that it requires no effort when slicing, it just glides through meat veg and fruit easily. An outstanding product at a very reasonable price.

I'm very pleased with the Richardson sheffield knife It's very sharp and easy to keep sharp with a standard knife sharpener, the carbon stainless steel blade is good quality and makes chopping onions and veg very easy, the knife is a little light in weight which would make it ideal for someone if they suffered arthritis in the hands.Overall the quality is good and would recommend for the price.Please click on the “Yes” button below if this review has been helpful thank you.

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.