Kai PRO Pure Komachi 2 Chef's Knife 6”, Small, Nimble Blade, Ideal for All-Around Food Preparation, Authentic, Hand-Sharpened Japanese Knife, Perfect for Fruit, Vegetables, and More,Light Grey

I am on my 3rd. Lost the first one in a break-up (i got the 8" chef knife). Lost another in gear or at work. Picking up my 3rd, I was very happy to see it again. I prefer this for most tasks in the kitchen. I'll bring this with me if I am cooking elsewhere just in case the knives in other peoples kitchens are unworkably dull (which I find is very common).For me, this little chef knife is the perfect thing to take camping, rafting, or as a backup if you are helping cook outside of your normal kitchen. The cover makes sure I don't have to worry about my raft or inflatable kayak getting punctured. It fits incredibly well in the standard 50 cal ammo cans we tend to use for personal effects while working commercially on the river, while leaving plenty of room for snacks, digital devices, sunscreen, first aid, and other things we would back in that container. Best of all, if it goes missing, you are only out about $10.It is smaller than your typical chef knife, but I think this actually makes it nimble enough to do most tasks well. The rocker helps with quick chopping and mincing. The blade is thin, but sturdy enough to not bend out of shape. I've fileted fish with this, sliced through reasonably large roasts off a spit or out of a dutch oven, and use this for most purposes. It does well for general cooking tasks. The carbon steel helps it keep a good edge if maintained and honed regularly. The blade coating keeps corrosion from being an issue. If you keep it in the sleeve when washed, this helps the blade from getting nicked in the drawer.I do not think this would be a good knife for working with large cuts (butchering). I also don't think this would be my choice for field dressing as the plastic handle would make grip hard to maintain and the knife is too broad.The handle isn't uncomfortable and fits well in the hand. I have had a callous develop on my index finger from the tang on the larger 8" chef knives of this type, but never with this specific knife. The plastic could be better, but for this price point I think it is one of the best knives for all purpose cooking.

I was reading reviews before I ordered my own and laughed at one with a picture of someone's bloody finger saying "that's something I'd do lol" then as soon as I order it it accidentally happens to me too 😂 I was just trying to clean it 😭 it's definitely worth the small little cut on my finger! This is definitely gonna be my go-to knife now I'm so pleased!! Don't be discouraged that it's a "mini" version of their other ones on the site. It's literally the perfect size and price for the quality it holds

Love this knife, it’s a great shape and size, it is easy to use. It comes super sharp out of the box, the sheath is wonderful, and it’s the one I find myself reaching for most often during meal prep.

Lightweight and cuts smoothly. Good knife.

I have several different Komachi knives in different shapes, sizes and colors. I love them. They have a sharp edge and it lasts. I only hand wash them and take care of them pretty well to help maintain the sharpness of the blades. I highly recommend this knife and other Komachi knives to anyone looking for affordable Chefs Knives. I have some culinary skills but I'm not a 7.3 star chef so I don't need a $200 knife to cut my vegetables, these work great.

Sharp, thin, great on all types of food from meats to veggies.

This is an amazing knife. It works great and makes meal prep way easier

I've gone through two of these now. They are great for 2 years then the paint starts chipping off and they get rusty. We cook most nights of the week, so they get a lot of use. But, not sure I will try a third one now.