Kai Pure Komachi 2 4.5” Cheese Knife | Hand-Sharpened Japanese Kitchen Knife, Yellow Carbon Coated Stainless Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handle

Love this knife!

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.

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).

I paid full price and purchased this product from Amazon. This is a great looking and great performing knife for this price. I purchased this knife mainly for chopping vegetables and it does a superb job with vegetables tested: eggplant, zucchini, green pepper, onion, garlic. I also tested its performance with fruits, bread, cheese. Very pleased. What I like most is the price for performance. Secondly the ease of use and how little effort required to thinly chop larger amount of vegetables - thanks to a very sharp blade compared to other knifes at this price point. Watch out for the sharp blade when you are hand washing this knife. I already cut myself twice (minor cuts) in less than a month. I personally like the bright green color, it may not be for everyone's liking though. I highly recommend this product.

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.

This knife does exactly what it says it does... Cuts right through anything you throw at it (within reason, anyway) - it's incredibly sharp. The nonstick coating and ridges helps a lot, though with some foods (like potatoes) there is still a little bit of adherence, which is to be expected. The sheath that comes with it is also very nice, and helps to protect both users and the knife itself when in storage.

OK, so I thought a knife is a knife is a knife. I've had the same basic set for 20 years and I never knew the difference. That was true until my dad gave me a chef's knife of a different brand. I was actually afraid to use it at first as he warned me it was very sharp. Well, once I did, I fell in LOVE and became obsessed with adding more knives to my collection of one. I spent hours researching, learning and reading reviews about knives. KAI knives kept coming up over & over with top notch scores at a FRACTION of the cost. I was not about to spend hundreds of dollars on a knife set... Isn't it still just a knife? I purchased a set of 6 KAI knives at Costco for $24. This one was not included and I knew I just had to have it. I no longer cringe when I chop herbs and cooking is actually more fun. By no means do I have any knife skills and I am still slow (don't forget it is very sharp), but chopping is no longer a chore. If you are anything like me, BUY this knife. The difference is night and day. The colors are great - it allows you to designate knives for different purposes which apparently prolongs their usefulness and avoids cross contamination (who knew?). I will buy another one as a gift for my mom. She thinks a knife is a knife is a knife.

OMG!! Best cutting knife ever. This knife is so sharp and it just glides thru whatever your cutting with no resistance. No more crushing my tomatoes or onions when trying to cut them up. Moreover, let’s talk about the price....easy on the wallet and worth every penny and then some! If ur in the market for a knife look no further this is it💯