Michelangelo Super Sharp Professional Chef's Knife with Etched Pattern, High Carbon Stainless Steel Japanese Knife, Chef Knife for Kitchen - 02

Not real japanese

It is little heavier at the bottom

This knife is not at all the original product. Moreover it's a Chinese product and hence can't be trusted. However, the knife has good sharpness and looks beautiful.

It was a different item than described in the photo...knife is good but not as expected

The handle cracked after just a couple uses/washes (hand washed). It's still intact but for how long? It's also a bit thicker than it has to be, thus might be difficult to wield if you have small hands. That said, it cuts, although not the sharpest knife in the world. So far the edge has held up but I haven't used it that many times. The weight is balanced. Its appearance is nice but the laser etching gave me the impression it was a Damascus before placing my order because I wasn't reading carefully enough. There's a hint of rust after leaving it in the drained sink with other items. Overall, it's an effective knife for the time being.