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If price is a limiting factor, and if Vietnam as opposed to Japan would work, you could consider Dao Vua. I have one and it's very...

Definitely not less than 50mm and preferably closer to 55 irrrespective of gyuto length. Aside from knuckle clearance, I prefer a knife...

In relation to up and coming makers, you could do worse than have a look at Trent Hyer on Medium, especially his Points of Interest...

Not a pro. My choice would vary in relation to whether these were the four I liked best as opposed to the four that are most practical...

I think it was Dennis Conner who said 'Nothing in moderation'. I have about a dozen Japanese knives along with assorted other bits and...

I spent a lifetime using blunt Wusthof Classics. What might have been....and for relatively few roubles.

I too like the 'fish-scale' tsuchime that Yoshikane use; I have a hakata with this finish and it stays on the magnet because it just...

For the money, Takakura R2 210mm. A pity about the western handle!

Indeed, Taurahe! When it comes down to it, I enjoy sharpening knives - so agreed that edge retention is not a deal-breaker by any means.

Got a 210 Tall Gyuto (52100) a fortnight ago. I like it; edge retention is probably not its strongest suit though.