Chopped a whole chicken and a pile of root veggies for stew last night, and the blade didn't even flinch. That 16-18° edge from the diamond sharpening is scary efficient, and the 7-layer steel holds it beautifully. Solid, sure-handed purchase.
Carter★★★★★
The edge is laser-sharp right out of the box, and the layered steel pattern on the blade looks even better in person than in the photos. Handled a full squash prep without a single struggle, and the weight feels perfectly balanced in the hand.
Elizabeth★★★★★
Chopped through a whole chicken's worth of bones and joints yesterday, and the 16-18° edge held up without a single roll. The 7-layer steel feels balanced in hand, not top-heavy like my old cleaver. Just wiped it down and it still looks factory-fresh.