Chefwong,
Keucos is one of my favorites. I don't import the style that I love the most though! The other choice in Keuco has a line in the middle where the two door meet. The uplift from Robern though is just all sorts of sexiness!!! Since I have been so giving in my assistance on gardenweb, I will accept the chopping board and a pairing knife from the Japanese collection you have pictured above as a token of your appreciation
By the way, I am no longer allowed at my local Waterworks
I own so much Vipp stuff and towels from them I can change towels daily and make it about 40 days
Japanese knives are pretty easy to sharpen. I send mine out for sharpening twice a year.
I eliminated Shun and Global because the Bline asked for something really special and different. Shun and Globals, which I own and love, are easily obtained.
Best of luck with your choice!