Messermeister Pro-Touch 4-1/4-Inch Mini Santoku with Sheath

I bought this mini Santoku just recently for I wanted a knife in this design that was a little smaller than the 5 inch or better average. At around $8.00 I wasn't expecting much for sure. And that's just what I got. Don't even consider this for a kitchen knife. Though the handle is nice and thick and very comfortable, the blade is as thin and cheap as they come. You can bend it easily with your fingers, and it will disintegrate quickly with any sharpening. It's ok as a utility knife for your drawer or back yard shed, (which is where my ended up), but that's about all. A plastic sheath is included so you can tuck it away somewhere as a handy knife without worry of slicing yourself with it when fishing it out. Not bad at all for small miscellaneous jobs, but as a kitchen utensil, its a big fat NO......