LOCATION
What country are you in? Texas ; jk america
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in A great Chef Knife and A awesome cleaver but in all i will be getting a Wole new set
Are you right or left handed? Right
Are you interested in a Western handle
i have woustof but i live the way shun feels when i am using it i have small hands
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in *8 to 10 inches
Do you require a stainless knife? Yes and no i don't mind maintenance on my knifes if they treat me right i will return the favor
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? i honestly do not have a budget i have been saving money for about 3 years for a new set so budget is no problem
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? i use my knifes everywhere from work to catering to a out door bbq i am wanting to get hired on with a butcher so i can start working on my butchery skills
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for slicing vegetables, chopping vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats, cutting down poultry, breaking poultry bones, filleting fish, trimming meats, MAINLY Meats tho .)
What knife, if any, are you replacing woustof set
What improvements do you want from your current knife? just a better knife set in general
Better aesthetics (e.g., a certain type of finish; layered/Damascus or other pattern of steel; different handle color/pattern/shape/wood; better scratch resistance; better stain resistance)? i like the Damascus but i am open to advice
Comfort light knife or heavy i am open to all knives
Ease of Use (e.g., ability to use the knife right out of the box would love to use right out of the box
Edge Retention (i.e., length of time you want the edge to last without sharpening)? a week to a few weeks
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.)
Do you sharpen your own knives? Yes
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? Yes open to advice on stones
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? Yes