I didn't know there was a knife section

[rjmt]

I've been on this forum for years, never scanned down far enough to find the section on knives

now that I'm retired, I have the time to spend on my blades, axes, saws, utility knives, fighting knives and my favorite - kitchen knives

just ordered a Kyuto chef knife from this shop in Portland - pick it up Monday

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Gyuto 210mm with Mahogany Handle

Behind the Sakai Takayuki knives come a 600-year of knife making history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Since then, the excellent workmanship and technology that create these knives remain unchanged. This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives. Why...

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debated between the Kyuto and the Santoku for a week

The Difference Between a Chef's Knife and Santoku Knife

To the untrained eye, a Santoku and Chef’s Knife appear to be very similar. But there are a few important distinctions between each one. It is vital to understand these differences to be able to choose the most appropriate one for your particular cutting needs.

kamikoto.com

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[2Wheels4Ever]

Welcome

 

[Member 52301]

I've been on this forum for years, never scanned down far enough to find the section on knives

now that I'm retired, I have the time to spend on my blades, axes, saws, utility knives, fighting knives and my favorite - kitchen knives

just ordered a Kyuto chef knife from this shop in Portland - pick it up Monday

Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Gyuto 210mm with Mahogany Handle

Behind the Sakai Takayuki knives come a 600-year of knife making history by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Since then, the excellent workmanship and technology that create these knives remain unchanged. This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives. Why...

www.seisukeknife.com

debated between the Kyuto and the Santoku for a week

The Difference Between a Chef's Knife and Santoku Knife

To the untrained eye, a Santoku and Chef’s Knife appear to be very similar. But there are a few important distinctions between each one. It is vital to understand these differences to be able to choose the most appropriate one for your particular cutting needs.

kamikoto.com

Welcome!

I like both of those knives.

Thank you for sharing.

Cate

 

[P7M13]

debated between the Kyuto and the Santoku for a week

Why not get both?
I use both types of blades regularly, a Wūsthof chef and Henckels santoku.

 

[rjmt]

Why not get both?
I use both types of blades regularly, a Wūsthof chef and Henckels santoku.

a good Santoku will be my next purchase - for now I have a Walmart Santoku I do use daily

haven't decided on which knife maker yet

have a friend who is a professional chef that swears by his Warther knives

 

[rjmt]

also looking for a diamond sharpening stick to keep in the kitchen
of course there's the Wusthof - any other suggestions

 

[Knobgoblin]

The years have not been kind to this forschner. Not much actual use , but it is a commercial setting. Ymmv