Without having experience with this type of knives, I bought this one after reading the positive reviews here. It left me completely satisfied with the amateur home use that I do. It cuts everything, easy to use, light in the hand.

A very good knife with a blade made of - not top quality but good quality - stainless steel alloy, at a very good price. Its handle is also made of good material and ergonomic. For its price, it is better than much more expensive and more famous European (German) knives. It is quite far from the design, philosophy, and implementation of Japanese knives in all areas (weight, thickness and handle design, blade height, sharpening, and maintenance).

Very good knife for cutting bread. Long enough to cut properly and not strain the hand. It is a professional tool.

Very satisfied with the purchase. It cuts perfectly, to the point where you have to be a little careful not to risk cutting yourself with the blade. Its durability will be evident over time, but for now, it seems solid. Its handle is neither heavy nor light, of course.
Update 09/2023: Two years and many cuts later, it continues to cut just as well as the first day. If you take care of it and don't hit its blade, you will be satisfied for many years.

I was torn between this and the Wüsthof Santoku! I bought it because I wanted to support a Portuguese company instead of a German one. My butcher only uses ICEL and he recommended it to me.

Okay, it's amazing. It cuts very nicely, I use it for easy cuts and it's divine. At first, it may seem slightly less sturdy compared to the knives on the block. In two days, it will not leave your hands.

It says "Mind your own hands" on top, I think about it every day before I cut.. It shaves. Don't leave it unwashed, after each use, wash, wipe, and store. I don't let it touch other metal objects.

Cuts like a razor! The durability over time remains to be seen, but for now, it slaughters and has a very good balance as weight distribution in the hand

Very good choice, lightweight, sharp, and comfortable in hand. It has become essential in my kitchen for everything