Thanks physio, that is exactly what I wanted to know. I also use the pinch grip, I guess I always have as it just feels most natural to me, perhaps adding to my sense of 8" Wusthof being too short. I suppose this means I can safely lean towards a 270mm.
Hi Physio.. thank you for the recommendation! you also might be well suited to answer another question seeing as you started out before me but on a similar path... did you find that when you got your first 240mm gyuto that you were completely satisfied with the size?
I ask this because my...
I guess I should qualify a little.. I am looking for a Gyuto (although not quite like the one your selling) and just trying to get a sense of what others like as food for thought.
Yes of course, I see by your profile you are a professional so what I should have asked is... what knife do you most often reach for when you need a 240/270mm gyuto?
I very much appreciate the welcome here and I will take to heart all the encouragement to participate freely, although I'm still devouring so much great advice and knowledge already buried in previous posts.. I honestly just cant get enough even after several late nights of reading.
Cheers...!
Just checking in to announce my shinny new membership here, not sure why I didn't discover this place long ago as I'm a big enthusiast of the best kitchen toys.
I expect I'll be doing a great deal of lurking and not allot of posting as, there is just such a vast wealth of info already...