Chroma Haiku 10-Inch Carving knife

by Chroma

Product Features

• Color: Steel
• Size: 1"H x 3.75"W x 17.25"L
• Honoki-wood handle
• High-grade modern steel
• Each sold separately

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 3.8 x 1 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G6R6ZA
• Item model number: H09
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,830 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Haiku knives are tradition Japanese style knives. Handles are made from Honoki wood with meguki bamboo pin inserted from side of handle, just like the ancient process of the Samuri sword. Used by the winners of the 2005 and 2007 Bocuse d' Or in yon France

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Good Enough, December 21, 2011

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This review is from: Chroma Haiku 10-Inch Carving knife (Kitchen)

I recently picked up this carving knife and have used it for a week now.
First off, the price paid for this knife was $44 and in the world of "You get what you pay for" I would not have even considered making this purchase; I got it anyway.

The balance of the knife is very blade heavy. Overall it is a light knife, but it is not well balanced and is tiresome after a long day. The handle is extremely light and lacks enough weight to balance the knife. I therefore assume this is only a half tang design.

The fit and finish on this blade is bad. The handle is oversized and bulky. Semi-ambidextrious handle favoring the left hand slightly more. (I'm right handed)
The blade was very dull out of the box.

The blade is stamped Made In Japan so I assume this is true (although there is a Chroma Haiku China which may be a knockoff?) The blade shape is good, slender and food doesn't stick to it; excellent texture. The blade thickness is a bit wide, but a good trade off given the superior blade stiffness. The soft metal is easy to sharpen and frequent sharpening is required.

It arrived 1 day early and have been satisfied with it so far. I am definitely going to replace this one with another I have my eye on once it goes on sale.~$200 range.
The Haiku is not up to par to do delicate work that requires feeling the blade. However, I find that for $44 it is good insurance for your nice gear. I use it as a eveyday beater knife that i can throw around the kitchen and not worry about rust or chips on the blade.

If you are a hobby cook this may work for you. Definitely not professional caliber.

2 stars.