Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Damascus Sujihiki Slicer/Carving Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Wusthof Meat Cleavers and of course you'll eventually

and of course you'll eventually need to flatten your stones

Sakai Takayuki Moribashi

but not in the way that many people are used to with European and many other Japanese knives: they have very little "bite" as the edge is polished and so not at all "toothy"

This model 522 is the same

Sakai Takayuki 33-Layer Damascus Damascus Sujihiki Slicer/Carving Knife, 240mm / 9.5" Wusthof Meat Cleavers and of course you'll eventuallyThe Japanese equivalent of our traditional carving knife. A great addition to a growing knife collection, and an important tool in the kit of any working chef. This 240mm (9. 5") size is the most popular length not too long for home use, but still long enough for most pros too. Great for slicing big meats, vegetables and fruits. Some people even end up using these knives are all around kitchen tools because they're so comfortable to handle and slice