The particular reviewer who has lauded so much praise to the name of the Naniwa Chocera 10k is none other than Ken123, from knifeforums and foodie forums. The guys are one and the same. Both glowing reviews come from only one source. More sources of info would be best.

If you want to see a picture of Ken, look no further than the thread here about the recent california meet. DwarvenChef brought his friend Ken along, and that's the guy. Perhaps DwarvenChef could head over to Ken's and hone a few razors on the Naniwa Chocera and the shapton 16 k and give a comparison.

I'll hold off on my holy grail attributions until I see many more reviews claiming such. Until then, I'll hang on to my 300 bucks.