Product of Gifu Japan Kiridashi Craft Pocket Knife Japanese Steel Blade Wooden Handle with Sheath for Left-handed

I overlooked the fact that this Kiridashi was hollow ground on the tapered side of the single edged blade! It came sharp out of the box and I had it scary sharp in about 10 minutes of final finishing and stropping! The difference between Japanese quality and the Chinese junk which is on the market today is astounding There was a time when I thought little of Japanese tools until I bought a few and found out that they were, in fact, well made, well tempered, and made of quality high carbon steel and last many times longer, before needing immediate attention with re-sharpening and/or stropping than the Chinese copies. For the price, this kiridashi is one of the very best in my collection of daily used cutting tools in my leather shop today!

I'd give this knife 6 stars, already ordered another with the plastic handle. I sharpened the blade closest to the handle that is not part of the sharpened blade, on the opposite side so I can use it when detail carving towards myself instead of having to grab another knife. (See video), yes this is the left handed version. It came very sharp from the seller, I've since sharpened it. It takes an edge very easily and also stays sharp even after a lot of carving wood. This is a steal for Japanese steel.

It comes very sharp already. It handles very well when carving. O ordered one left and one right, they are a great pair. Good steel and takes some sharpening.

Blade had small ding in blade. Probably shipping. Great knife

I picked this item because it's for left-handed use for me. Rather disappointed it cost more than the same right handed knife and thats unfair I believe. I'm gemerally happy with the pirchase.