Recent content by BradH

I saw that, but doesnt really give a proper compare, at least with actual units people receive. I like hearing multiple people give thoughts for products usually.

Finally going to send out some emails to the major shops and get their opinion and best options for my price range and interest. Thanks everyone for your input thus far, I will be sure to report what knife I end up with.

Yeah, I am after a compare from multiple peoples perspectives myself. Very interested in one of these units though.

Any word on this? Lawsuit/backer delivery?

You hit it right on the head about it being academic and not really practical use type of decision. It is why I am willing to go with a bit better Fit and Finish, but still something old school with some soul. This is why the Shun isnt overly appealing to me. After looking over the kumagoro, the...

Good point, was more hoping for difference in feel or F&F from first hand experience. Or advice which was to lean.

I am actually looking at the Yoshikane SKD 240mm and the Kamagoro 240mm. I am unfamiliar with the steel used in the kamagoro, but I have read that it may be made by the same company as yoshikane? It is a slightly cheaper blade with a more rustic kurouchi finish that I like. Edit: Read it was...

Oh I saw that line alright, I just cant really afford double my current intended investment... maybe up to 330$ range max. Awesome tip, thanks!

Thanks, checking it out now! Edit: this is where my current lead on a yoshikane is actually!

I will dive a bit more into the Yoshikane research then. It seems like the 2 main go to sites don't carry the line though. Would getting some of these imports be much cheaper to get at if in Japan? I don't think I can wait now, but my friend's father goes to Japan 3-4 times a year. He just got...

I have been looking into the Takeda, Yoshikane, and Konosuke lines. Any opinions, thoughts, or comments?

My parents are perfectly happy with me trading for a different knife. I know how some might feel, but really it's a moot point. I added that in just to quell the potential sadness some might think knowing I would just so readily trade in the gift. They are just happy I finally have a solid...

"As a side note, if you're cooking a few times a week at home you certainly won't need to be using a stone every week." Oh I know, but I guess the remark was more that I am willing to do so. Finally getting a more serious knife will probably lead me into cooking a lot more often. -Brad

I actually really like the look of the Shun Premier. As far as I have read and understood the difference in sg versus vg isnt exactly much if anything. I am half tempted to just trade in for the premier for looks alone. I will await other opinions before I settle on an option though, thanks...

LOCATION What country are you in? USA - California KNIFE TYPE What type of knife are you interested in? all around, Gyuto most likely. Are you right or left handed? Right Are you interested in a Western handle or Japanese handle? Most likely Japanese What length of knife (blade)...