FUJI CUTLERY Narihira #8000 Sujihiki Slicer Knife [Double-edged] 27cm (FC-92)

This sujihiki is a great deal and a great slicer for beginning enthusiasts. The knife is relatively thin at the spine and balance point was right in front of the ferrule. However, this knife is thick behind the edge with very steep primary edge angles and the edge was not consistently straight. Getting a very sharp edge is no problem but the thickness behind the edge means that you run into wedging and resistance as you are cutting/slicing. I have since straightened the edge and thinned the knife behind the edge using an 80 grit belt sander and then finished it on 1000 grit. It cuts like a champ now, although I can't comment on edge retention but I feel it will do very well with a ceramic fine honing rod for those who work in the food industry. Since I am a home cook, I can sharpen and touch up the edge at my leisure.In short, this is a great beginner's slicing knife and a good DIY project for learning how to thin and sharpen a long knife.