Dear Oliver-san,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Sujihiki Kurouchi 270 mm Aogami #2 knife. We apologize for any disappointment you experienced with the handle and out-of-the-box sharpness. We strive to provide high-quality products at competitive prices, and we are sorry to hear that the knife did not meet your expectations.
We appreciate your feedback and will pass it along to our blacksmiths for further improvement. We are glad to hear that with some sharpening, you were able to achieve satisfaction with the knife. We hope that you will continue to enjoy using it for your culinary needs.
If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
Thank you for choosing our product and for giving us the opportunity to improve.
Best regards,
HIROYUKI TAZAWA
Founder