Shun Classic 8" Chef's Knife

Many of my friends know how I normally have a small pocket knife or a multi-tool with me.
It's natural for me to buy one for kitchen use.
I to purchase a good quality Japanese kitchen knife.

Shun is the favorite of Good Eats, Alton Brown. I later discovered he his own line. I'm not a big fan of the angle Alton's line has.

My 8" Chef's knife fits perfectly in my hand. It feels like an extension.
The pakkawood handle is hand specific because of the ergonomic bolster.
If you're a lefty, you need to special order that style.

It is scary sharp, but soon, you'll feel comfortable using it.
It's always beem a saying that a sharp knife is a safe knife.