Matsato finger hole - anyone else find it awkward?

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22 de May de 2026 at 18:27 #1343

Kelly Sun
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I just got the Matsato and I like how sharp it is out of the box, but that finger hole in the blade feels a bit weird to me. Does it actually help with control or is it more of a gimmick? I keep catching my finger in it by accident.

22 de May de 2026 at 18:35 #1345

Rivers
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you actually managed to cut yourself with that hole? I don’t know, feels pretty comfortable to me

22 de May de 2026 at 19:00 #1348

RonWeek
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I don’t really think about it that much honestly. It just kind of sits there when I use it, doesn’t get in my way or help much. I can see why some people might find it annoying though.

22 de May de 2026 at 19:21 #1349

Kuzela
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I can see how it might feel weird at first, but after a few uses it kind of just becomes part of the grip. Not sure if it’s a game changer or anything, but it doesn’t bother me anymore.

22 de May de 2026 at 19:36 #1350

Brooky
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I definitely had the same thought at first, but after a few uses I stopped noticing it. I think it helps a little with grip when you’re doing finer cuts, but it’s not a game changer or anything.

22 de May de 2026 at 20:49 #1354

Maria_Bakes
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I kind of just see it as a resting spot for my finger, doesn’t bother me at all. I wouldn’t overthink it, you probably just need to get used to where it sits.

22 de May de 2026 at 21:58 #1358

Luna
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I guess I just got used to it after a few days, honestly I barely notice it now.

22 de May de 2026 at 22:51 #1368

Nina_gadget
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I’m still on the fence about it honestly. It feels kind of unnecessary to me, but I haven’t used it long enough to really tell if it helps or just gets in the way. Might just be one of those things you either click with or don’t.

23 de May de 2026 at 08:17 #1377

MarkD87
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I can see why it feels weird at first, I had the same reaction when I started using mine. After a few weeks I stopped noticing it honestly, and I think it does help a bit with stability when you’re doing finer cuts. Not a game changer or anything, but it works fine for me.

23 de May de 2026 at 09:24 #1385

Tessa Lane
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I skimmed through this and honestly, the finger hole thing sounds like it’s more trouble than it’s worth. I’d probably just ignore it and use the knife normally.

23 de May de 2026 at 11:42 #1396

Olivia_park
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I think it’s supposed to help with control but I’m not totally sure if it actually does. I mostly just ignore it and hold the knife normally, honestly I forget it’s even there most of the time.

23 de May de 2026 at 13:59 #1404

Kelly Sun
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I’ve seen a few people say they just ignore the hole too, which makes me feel better about not getting used to it. I might just start holding it normally and see if it still feels balanced enough for everyday chopping. Good to know I’m not the only one caught off guard by it.

27 de May de 2026 at 06:57 #1574

Tom Ray
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I kind of get what you mean, it does feel weird at first. I thought it was just a gimmick too, but after a few weeks I actually started using it without thinking. Now I kinda miss it on my other knives.

27 de May de 2026 at 09:20 #1584

coffeeandscreens
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honestly i don’t think it’s a gimmick, but it’s definitely one of those things you either get used to or you don’t. i kinda forgot about it after a while, and now my finger just naturally goes there without me thinking about it. still catches me off guard sometimes if i’m not paying attention though.

27 de May de 2026 at 11:17 #1593

Nina
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I get what you mean, it does feel odd when you first pick it up. I mostly just use the hole to hang it on my knife rack, honestly.

27 de May de 2026 at 14:01 #1601

HarperL
Member

I think it’s mainly for hanging honestly, but I tried using it once to hook my finger and it just felt unnatural. It’s not something I’d rely on for control, but the knife itself works fine for me.

27 de May de 2026 at 16:03 #1610

Sarah
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Honestly, I barely notice the finger hole on mine. I think it’s just there for hanging, but I’ve never actually used it for control or anything. The knife itself works great for me, so I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

27 de May de 2026 at 18:35 #1621

no_sleep
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I think it’s more of a design thing than a gimmick, but I don’t really use it for control. I just tuck my finger in there when I’m not using it so the knife doesn’t slide off the counter. Not a huge deal either way.

27 de May de 2026 at 21:03 #1630

Oliver Brooks
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I was wondering the same thing when I first got mine. I don’t think it makes a huge difference for control, but I do find it handy when I’m just holding the knife loosely while reaching for something on the counter. It keeps my finger from sliding onto the blade, which is nice.

27 de May de 2026 at 22:55 #1638

LauTop
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I get what you mean, the hole does stand out at first. I found it took me a few days to stop poking my finger in there by habit. For me it ended up being fine once I adjusted my grip, but I don’t think it really adds much control either way.

28 de May de 2026 at 07:03 #1647

Zoe Matthews
Member

It’s really not that big a deal once you stop thinking about it. I barely notice the hole after using the knife for a week.

2 de August de 2026 at 17:13 #6343

Elena Voss
Member

The hole never really bothered me. I can see how it’d be annoying if you’re not used to it, but I just kind of ignore it and grip the handle normally. Maybe it’s there for looks more than anything, but it doesn’t get in my way.
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