Global G Series G-15 12-Inch Tako Sashimi-Sushi Knife, CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel, Made in Japan

I've been making sushi at home for about six years and this is the first knife that truly gets me restaurant-quality slices. The 12-inch blade glides through a block of tuna in a single pull with no tearing at all. It handled octopus for tako sashimi beautifully too, which is honestly the real test. Edge retention after two months of weekly use has been impressive. Worth every penny even before the discount.

Long blade, perfect balance, and the steel takes a scary-sharp edge. My salmon slices look like they came from a good sushi bar now. Cleaning is easy since it's one piece of steel, no handle gaps. Best kitchen purchase I've made in years, and at 64% off it's an absolute steal.

Slices fish like a dream and the CROMOVA steel holds its edge well. Just remember it's not dishwasher safe and you should dry it immediately, or you'll see water spots. Treat it right and it performs beautifully.

Razor sharp out of the box. Effortless through tuna and salmon.

No complaints about cutting performance, the edge is excellent. But 12 inches is genuinely long and my cutting board barely fits it, so I had to buy a bigger board. Also the single-steel handle takes some getting used to if you've only used Western knives. Fine tool once you adapt.

My husband is really into Japanese cooking and I got this for his birthday at the sale price. He was blown away. He says it's the smoothest knife he's ever used for sashimi and he's been showing it off to his brother all week. The one-piece construction looks beautiful on the magnetic strip too.

Disappointing experience. The knife arrived with a small chip near the tip, which for a premium Japanese blade at this price is not acceptable. Customer service was responsive and arranging a replacement, so I'll update if the new one arrives in good shape. Rating is for the QC issue, not the design.

Honestly didn't think one knife could make such a difference. I used to struggle with ragged slices of salmon and now every piece comes off clean and glossy. The long blade means you slice in one motion instead of sawing. Hand washes in seconds. Highly recommend to anyone serious about sushi at home.

Been using Global knives for a decade and the G-15 lives up to the name. It's light, which some people dislike, but for long sashimi sessions my wrist thanks me. Holds an edge through plenty of fish before needing a strop. The discount made this an easy decision.

Stepped up from a cheap sashimi knife and the difference is night and day. The takobiki-style length lets me cut clean sheets of cucumber for garnish and flawless fish slices. Storage tip: get a blade guard, because that edge will find your fingers otherwise. Very happy customer here.