****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
I use a lot of knives, blades, razors, saws, scrapers, and chisels, etc., in my daily life. I’ve read and researched the types of steal used in making American knives vs. Japanese knives. I’ve learned why ceramic knives and Ginsu were passing fads.I recently bought a “Silky” brand “Nata” and was very disappointed. I was equally disappointed with my “Gerber” hunting knife, my “Dovo” straight razor for shaving, the “Gotham Steel” products I’ve bought were all crap... the best thing in my kitchen has been the “Cuisinart” knife that was included in my knife block and that’s only because I sharpen it on my whetstone with nearly every use.All of that said, when the Kuma arrived, I almost returned it based on the cheap looking packaging alone. For the price, I decided to give it a try and it has been the only tool that has impressed me right out of the box. It cuts, peels, chops, and carves through everything I’ve put before it. It’s a joy to use, easy to clean, and, has needed no special attention.What impressed me most is how sharp it was right out of the package. It’s so sharp, I cautioned my wife when she picked it up for the first time. “It’s sharper than it looks.” I warned.“I’m a surgeon, cutting meat with sharp objects is, literally, what I do for a liv... okay, that is sharper than it looks.” She responded, interrupting herself.I hate writing reviewers, they take me so long and always seem longer than anyone will read, but the Kuma is worth reviewing and telling everyone about. It’s been great in every way and, no, they didn’t give me a free one, I wasn’t paid to write a review, I just really appreciate such a well made, versatile tool.
