Farberware Edgekeeper 5-inch Santoku with Self-Sharpening Sheath

I received a 5" Farberware Edgekeeper Knife through the Walmart Spark Reviewer Program. I recently tried a ceramic knife and thought that was good, but this knife surpasses all my expectations! My knives are all quite old and not as sharp as they should be, so it was a treat to use such a good knife. The blade is 5" and with the handle it is 9" long. Just a perfect size. It is shaped like a chopper or mini cleaver with a wider blade. The blade is 1 3/4" wide. I used the knife for chopping onions and celery and it worked great. You can chop or rock it and it just really gets the job done. I like the fact that the sheath not only protects the knife, but also sharpens the knife every time you take it out and use it! Great concept! The sheath is rigid, so you don't have to worry about accidentally getting your fingers. Covers the whole blade and completely covers it. The knives come in different lengths, so you might want to check them out the next time you are in WalMart. These would also make a nice gift. PLEASE NOTE the blade is metal colored, not black like it appears in my picture.

I was looking forward to receiving this Santoku Knife. It is made by Farberware, which is a well known company, that I trust. It is a sturdy high carbon, stainless steel blade and is very strong, not at all flimsy. I enjoy cooking and so I do a lot of prep work. Sometimes slicing and chopping is a bit difficult, for me, as I have small, arthritic hands. I often find the big, long chef knives too unwieldy and heavy, for me, to use. They never seem to fit my small hand, the length is too much, they get too heavy, for me, and ultimately tire my arm out. I was hoping this smaller 5 inch knife would be easier, for me, to use and it is much easier. It is ergonomically designed, so it fits well into my hand and is comfortable, to use. I am now able to chop vegetables or slice through meats, to do my prep work, much more easily, than with a longer, heavier chef's knife. It is small enough that I may keep it in my cutlery drawer, which is a bit handier, than having it in the block. It is safely contained in a heavy sharpening sleeve, which has a built-in sharpener. The sharpener sharpens the edge, as the knife is removed. (This is great, as a dull knife is a dangerous knife - they tend to slip off the mark.) I am finding it much easier to chop and do my prep work, now, and would recommend this knife to anyone who enjoys cooking, but finds the larger chef knives difficult to handle. Thumbs up!