Being so far down the line on this passaround there isn't a whole lot that I can add to what has been said. I found that cutting onions caused discoloration, but it is not really an onion chopper, now is it? The length reinforced my feelings that 300 mm is too long for my home kitchen! It was nice for slicing ham, though.
Most seemed to not like the size of the handle, but I liked the way that it counterbalanced the blade. For me the balance made it easier to maneuver the big blade around. I really loved the execution of the handle, it is really pretty! The mokume was a nice touch and complimented the wood of the handle nicely. If this knife was customized for my working space it would be an excellent choice. The custom factor really is a plus here.
I liked the way the blade felt on the stones, when I received it there was some roughness in the edge near the tip, and it smoothed out nicely and took a satisfying edge.
Now, did Mark pick it up at his PO yet?