The knife I asked about looks Japanese, which is why I asked if it was single-bevel (sharpened on one side). They do that sometimes. My current favorite knife is from Japan. It's kind of in between Japanese and Western style. It's sharpened on both sides. Something about it just feels right to me. For some reason, I've seen it on eBay for over $1,500, but this is where I got it and for this price or maybe even less at the time: http://www.chefknivestogo.com/takeshisaji2.html It's an amazing knife. High end knives have become a big hobby of mine and I consider them works of art.

Here's one more pic I found from the fishing spot, back when it was nice and sunny out. I miss fishing already.