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Kitchen knives

The chef knife with a finger hole: is it right for you?

A sharp, good-looking knife with an unusual grip. Great as a gift, less so if you like a classic straight blade.

Matsato chef knife review · By the DealsCat team · Updated Nov. 3, 2026

Chef knife with a finger hole in the blade, shown with its gift box and a brown leather sheath
The knife ships with a gift box and a leather sheath. Photo: maker.
The bottom line

Buy it for the grip and the edge. Skip it if you need it this week: delivery to the US takes 8–12 business days.

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Good for

Cooks who want more control when slicing. Everyday meat, vegetables and herbs. A gift for someone who loves cooking or grilling.

Skip it if

You prefer a classic straight chef knife, you need it within a few days, or you cut through bone (use a cleaver).

Why it's different

A grip your finger locks into

Your index finger rests in a hole in the blade, so the knife can't twist in your hand. It takes a few meals to get used to.

Ice-hardened steel

The maker cools the stainless steel below −100°C during heat treatment, so the edge stays sharp for longer.

Pakka and acacia wood handle

Pakka is a dense, resin-treated wood that copes with water better than plain wood.

Close-up of the textured blade, the finger hole and the wooden handle
The hammered blade and the finger hole. Photo: maker.
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What you get

From the maker's photos and the seller's page. The seller's page shows a 4.4 rating from more than 16,000 reviews.

The knife lying in its open black gift box
How it arrives. Photo: maker.
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Delivery and returns

DeliveryShips in 1–2 business days, then about 8–12 business days to the US.
Returns60 days from delivery, even if you've opened it (unused). Contact the seller's support first to get a return form. Shipping costs are not refunded.
PriceSet by the seller and depends on your country. Check the store for today's price.

Questions

Is it a chef knife or a cleaver?

A bit of both. The blade is wider and more curved than a standard chef knife, so it slices and chops well, but it isn't made for cutting through bone.

How do I look after it?

Wash it by hand and dry it straight away. Keep it in the sheath or on a magnetic strip. Never leave it soaking in the sink or loose in a drawer.

Is it really that sharp?

Buyers say so, and many warn you to be careful the first few times. Keep your fingers curled away from the edge.

Where do I buy it?

From the seller's official store, through the buttons on this page. We don't sell it ourselves. The seller handles payment, delivery and returns.

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How we wrote this: we haven't used this knife ourselves. This review uses the maker's product details and photos, the seller's delivery and returns policies, and what buyers say on the seller's page. We earn a commission if you buy through our links.

Finger-hole chef knife60-day returns · Ships to the US
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