Kanso Chef's 8"

I received my first Kanso knives at Christmas time 2020. I am an amateur backyard BBQ, er I love these knives for chopping, trimming, brisket, pork butt, chicken, lamb you name it. Fantastic quality and worth every penny you will spend, as it will be the last knives you ever buy.

i bought this knife a couple years ago. i fell in love with the look at first, and had an idea of the type of blade i wanted for my main chef knife. the slightly curved blade shape is perfect for me, as someone who does mainly push-cuts and chopping but also needs to be able to rock through herbs often. the steel lasts quiet well, given the abuse i put it through at work. at first i treated it like my baby but have grown comfortable using it as a workhorse. what has really made me love this knife more than any ive used is it's feel. it's light weight and balanced great for a pinch grip. the slight bevel and curve of the handle are subtle but impactful; and i really love the broad curve of the heel of the knife, which is something im going to specifically look for in future knife purchases. i've twice now had a co worker handle the knife for a moment, and right away say they love how it feels to hold. i might just get the santoku version as well.