Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Japanese Petty (Utility) Knife 180mm (7.1") Naniwa Professional Stones dual sided 1000/3000 for superb

dual sided 1000/3000 for superb sharpening and honing ability

and so a 9" or even 10" bread knife appeals to me

The handle is also very nicely polished and finished in a semi-transluscent blue/black

they are neither worse or better than other series

Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Japanese Petty (Utility) Knife 180mm (7.1") Naniwa Professional Stones dual sided 1000/3000 for superbSakai Takayuki Grand Chef Japanese Petty (Utility) Knife 180mm (7. 1") Wooden Handle, Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule This knife makes a great short slicer, long utility knife, or sandwich knife, and since it's the same size as a small chef's knife or santoku, yes, it can certainly be used as a small everyday chef's knife (though it's narrow profile since it's still technically a "slicer"). It uses an excellent stainless steel so the blade is hard, for