Zelite Infinity 10 Inch Carving Knife & Fork Set - Japanese 10 Inch Meat Carving Knife & Carving Fork Set; Japanese AUS-10 Super Steel; Razor Sharp - Alpha-Royal Series

After much research, I decided to pull the trigger on a couple of the Zelite knives...the VG10 10" Chef's Knife and this one, the 6" Gokujo boning knife in AUS10 steel. For those that don't understand the differences between different types of steel and how they relate to taking an edge, holding an edge and how susceptible to stain resistance, bending and breaking they are, I REALLY suggest doing some research before you spend your hard earned money. Short and sweet...the VG10 and AUS10 cores that the Zelite Alpha-Royal Japanese knives are based on are the way to go. These 2 steels are, for all practical purposes, the go to carbon steels for hardness and edge retention in knife making as far as Japanese steels go. The AUS8 steel isn't in the same league.The packaging this knife came in was impressive. There's a magnetic closure on the box and the knife itself is nestled into a form cut bed of high density, red foam. The tip is also protected by a plastic cover.The blade is exquisite...and wickedly sharp out of the box. The handle is very comfortable, the balance is very neutral and the weight is solid but not at all over bearing or uncomfortable. It's obviously a very well thought out and executed design.I did have a couple of questions that I posed to Zelite customer service via email. They were very prompt, very thorough and very professional in their communication. They left me very impressed with their level of customer care and their commitment to their product.The maiden cuts were performed on fruit....tree fresh oranges to be specific. After effortlessly quartering, I was able to shave wafer thin, see through slices from the meat of the fruit. I also used the tip to separate the meat from the peel with both precision and ease. The knife is very nimble and I'm looking forward to putting it though its paces when I use it for its main purpose....which will be trimming and prepping cuts of chicken, pork and beef for real pit BBQ.For those in the market for a very high quality and versatile boning knife, I can recommend the Zelite Infinity Gokujo with no hesitation. I'll definitely be adding to my collection.

I am 80-years old and have had a love affair with quality knives my entire life. Over the years I have purchased thousands of dollars worth of professional chef's knives from many of the major manufactures from France, Germany and Japan. I have the old carbon steel knives as well as the newer stainless steel knives, and I have just about every configuration of knife made for the professional chef.What all of this is leading up to is that I recently purchased a Zelite Infinity Boning Filet Knife for my wife. She has one particular knife that uses for almost all cutting jobs, so I am constantly having to sharpen it for her. While this knife is of good quality steel, made in Japan and purchased in New York from a large restaurant supply outlet, it does not hold as sharp of an edge as long as my wife requires; ergo I sharpen it often. The Zelite knife is just the opposite as it holds it edge for many uses. It is in my opinion the finest knife I have even seen or used in my lifetime of spending far too much money on far too many knives unnecessarily. However, even though I am 80-years old I a going to be sure to acquire more of these fine knives; either purchase them myself or have family give them to me as gifts for Xmas and birthdays. You have produced an outstanding product with these knives and should be very proud of your achievement as you went up against some tough competition, and in my opinion produced a better knife.Charles J. CusterNew Orleans, LA

Nice set, very sharp blade

Short answer: BUY THESE! Longer answer is right below...I love to cook, not just for our little family but for large gatherings, so I put these beauties to the test (I bought three different Zelite knives). I used all of them to help prepare a little Christmas luncheon for just over a hundred at a local women's' shelter. Then, I used them to prepare for a big dinner party, and right after that, I put them into action for our Christmas dinner. Please note; I purposely did not sharpen them between jobs...I am not saying that is correct, I simply didn't do it. Just now (still not sharpened) I used them to prep for turkey soup. WOW!Sharp as sharp can be!Precise!Feels great in my hand (I am only 5ft tall technically - although I am told my Napoleon-Complex is much taller).And, they look great, which was least of my concerns, but there you go!I WILL BE ORDERING MORE! THESE ARE A GREAT DEAL FOR A GREAT PRODUCT!With all due respect to Cutco, Henkel, etc. (which are not inexpensive, right?) MAN UP AND BUY ZELITE.You have a fan in me! Thank you!

I’m a Product Designer, a master craftsman, an ex-professional modelmaker, and a skilled amateur chef. I know knives, sharpening and knife skills. This knife is a replacement for an irreplaceable knife my Wife LOVED, that some friends lost for us. It was a very small but wide sushi knife I bought for her in Asakusa, Tokyo, and replaced the traditional handle with a cherry wood and brass/epoxy one I sculpted especially for Her hand. Needless to say, replacing it was a challenge. This one is slightly bigger, but miles better! She LOVES it even more! Plus, it doesn’t rust. Keeps an edge like crazy, super-fine angle, gorgeous Damascus steel treatment, an exquisite handle (truly gorgeous! Excellent ergonomics, Fantastic fabrication and finishing) and function like a dream. If you can swing it, buy one. You will be happy too. Makes a great gift, in a nice presentation box (paper board, with good explanation graphics and great foam and flocking interior for your model) that will flatter even the most discerning recipient. I’ll be lusting after more, I cna tell you. If I didn’t have a fabulous collection in my custom made (by me) knife rack already, I’d be running up the debt right now!

Item arrived in great shape and is an amazing knife.