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How many stainless clad AS knives are there on the market. This knife definitely has it's niche.
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How many stainless clad AS knives are there on the market. This knife definitely has it's niche.
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." --Albert Einstein
I am very interested in these and was going to get one but then I remembered that first I wanna get a Masamoto KS, Gesshin Ginga, Ashi chuka and maybe a bunch of other stuff so this is going to have to wait.
And, yes, I am jonesing badly for knives right now.![]()
Addicts, I am surrounded by addicts...
Stefan
Both of these comments seem a little strange/funny to me.
The exact reason people covet Hiromoto so much is because it has an AS core cladded in stainless, and they are a bargain at their price point...the defining characteristic has never been the profile or grind. Also, it is really hard to judge the geometry from just a profile shot (it looks as if it might taper heavily the last 1/3 to the edge, so who knows, it could even have better geometry than a Hiro)
I'm not defending these new knives at all, as I have no feelings towards them and they aren't something I personally am interested in...however, I just don't see how you can say they aren't wa-handled alternatives to a Hiromoto, considering the main reason people purchase a Hiromoto is for the AS/stainless combo...which these knives have. Even the exposed carbon edge has a similar lamination line styling.
There was previously a large demand for wa-handled knives that had an AS core surrounded by stainless(Hiromoto), yet they would not make them. These are now trying to fill that niche, albeit at a higher price point...I guess I'm just not understanding the comments about them being so different that they wouldn't fill this void.
Seb - what took you so long to come over here? Glad to see you.
I guess I must be one of the lucky ones who got a Hiromoto WA AS knife from Korin. It's a 270 Suji and I've only used it a handful of times cutting roasts. I don't believe I've ever sharpened it.
My records say I bought it in January of 2010 for $187 shipped.
It is a beauty and super sharp. I COULD use a matching gyuto!
However, funds are a tad tight now. And I'll wait for someone to review the "look-a-like!"
I'm just saying this, because I finally bit and ordered one...Murray Carter's SFGZ line would compare to this line (petty, especially) and from what I've read/ heard the Carter is a pure performer.
I guess I chose tried and true!