DALSTRONGBull Nose Butcher Knife - 10 inch - Shogun Series ELITE - Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel - Vacuum Heat Treatment - with Sheath - Meat, BBQ, Breaking Knife - Kitchen Knife - BBQ, Brisket

I don’t take the time to write reviews about much, but for this knife I have. I think it’s worth the cost for the value of getting a quality blade. It’s razor sharp and slices meat with ease. Cleanup is easy and I like how it comes with its own sheath. The grip is great, the weight is light and balanced so you get to slice with ease.

Excellent product

Great feel and look. I love the look of Damascus steel. And it's Japanese steel as well.Straight cuts because blade is so sturdy. And sharp enough to slide through hard and soft fat or fibers.The angle bolster did pose a slight concern on weight of knife pulling down and twisting knife off magnetic wall strip. But it looks great on my wooden magnetic vertical knife block.I do recommend this knife for breakdown of bulk meats.

Since I do all the cooking, and now getting deep into Q’ing, I knew I needed a better, sharper, more professional knife. With that in mind, I started looking at chef’s vids and BBQ vids.I’ve had my set for 6 months now. This DALSTRONG Bull Nose Butcher knife is the BEST knife I have ever owned. Watching my favorite BBQ & Smoking vids, it seems like most of these professional guys use high end knives of some sort. I chose DALSTRONG due to its unique handle and variety of blades. I had to get a carrying case to go along with it. My wife thinks I went a bit overboard, getting all these at once, but hey I still dry the dishes!

The knife is beautiful! I will say if you are looking for a blade with highly visible Damascus patterns that this might not be it. I personally like the mirror finish with underlying patterns that can be seen at different angles. Sharp right out of the box and minimal honing needed to keep it straight.My only issue is with the sheath/case. The pin that keeps the knife in place pops out easily, as it's just plastic on plastic. Something that clicks in place or a small rubber ring might have solved that issue. Just make sure you never hold the knife upside down. Though it is a custom (loose) fit, it would've been good to see options for a leather sheath or something nicer like you see in some of the other Dalstrong series.Overall, it's a knife I enjoy showing off to my culinary enthusiast buddies, and it's a joy to use every time.

One of the best knives I’ve ever had. Been in the restaurant business for over 35 years. Packaging the best, it tell a lot about a company and how they feel about there product in the way the package. Quality A+ no effort at all to slice peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. Beautiful balance, nice feel, this will be my new and only knifes I will use from this day on. Thank you Dalstrong for making and caring about your amazing knives.

value weight grip sharpness comfort all on point and feels great in the hand with very nice balance

Bought as a gift for a friend, who is an avid cook. He said it was the best knife he has ever used.