what are your thoughts on Kaneshige?

I've been looking at the Kaneshige Stainless Wa Gyuto 210. It is mono steel molybdenum. Inexpensive as Japanese knives go, but with some nice features. What are your thoughts?

 

I'm not overly fond of Mo-V steels in general. Octagonal handle and horn are uncommon for the price range. Parent company of Konosuke ...Yep, I'm only stating the obvious as I have no experience with them.

 

I like the looks of it and wanted to try a light knife of monosteel. 4.xx oz makes it fairly light. also wanted to try a stainless for ease of maintenance. did not know how it would be to shapren as I am sure none of my other knives are made of this steel.

Migaki
Please tell me your thoughts on the steel. I figure at that price it won't be all top shelf.

 

It will likely be a really solid knife. Kaneshige "produces" really nice knives. I personally don't have An issue with the steel. I have a moly steel Misono and it takes a fantastic edge that holds for a decent amount of time. The big thing is, it takes an edge really quickly.

 

Thanks Lefty

 

It's bought.

 

Wooo!

 

I got the Kaneshige. nice buffalo horn ferrule and octagon handle. Though it was supposed to be a symmetric grind, It was uneven and not really very sharp. The choil and spine were very squared and uncomfortable to start with. Took a while to even out the grind and then sharpen. It is now hair popping sharp. Haven't used it much yet just some onions and tomatoes but it does feel good in my hand. Took a while with my Dremel to round off the choil and spine and I might round them a bit more. (ha the spell checker wants to change choil to soil)