LOCATION
What country are you in?
UK
KNIFE TYPE
Gyuto
Are you right or left handed?
Right
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle?
Japanese
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
240mm-270mm preference for 270mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
$300
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home environment, i love cooking and knives.
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
General use I cut a lot of meat probably same quantities as a professional chef once a week. But other days just general. Plus cutting of vegetables.
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
N/A
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for the common types of grips.)
Pinch grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for types of cutting motions and identify the two or three most common cutting motions, in order of most used to least used.)
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)
I love Damascus cladding and I want a laser preference for a carbon blade. Fit and finish and handle isn't important as I will hone it thin the blade later and rehandle.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.)
Bamboo and wood
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes and no. Currently yes on ceramic rollers but will be investing into stones.
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives?
Yes
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
Yes
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
As mentioned previously fit and finish isn't the priority. I don't mind waiting or putting up with hassle to get the right knife. I like unique and Individual products preferably from small manufacturers. I respect people who make things for a passion. So all I really want is a awesome blade with a Damascus finish. I love caring for things so would like a carbon blade too. The blade would be upgraded later too. From my previous posts you can see I was interested in metal master Tanaka knives so that may give you a feel for what I'm attracted too.
What country are you in?
UK
KNIFE TYPE
Gyuto
Are you right or left handed?
Right
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle?
Japanese
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
240mm-270mm preference for 270mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
$300
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home environment, i love cooking and knives.
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
General use I cut a lot of meat probably same quantities as a professional chef once a week. But other days just general. Plus cutting of vegetables.
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
N/A
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for the common types of grips.)
Pinch grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for types of cutting motions and identify the two or three most common cutting motions, in order of most used to least used.)
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)
I love Damascus cladding and I want a laser preference for a carbon blade. Fit and finish and handle isn't important as I will hone it thin the blade later and rehandle.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.)
Bamboo and wood
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes and no. Currently yes on ceramic rollers but will be investing into stones.
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives?
Yes
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
Yes
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
As mentioned previously fit and finish isn't the priority. I don't mind waiting or putting up with hassle to get the right knife. I like unique and Individual products preferably from small manufacturers. I respect people who make things for a passion. So all I really want is a awesome blade with a Damascus finish. I love caring for things so would like a carbon blade too. The blade would be upgraded later too. From my previous posts you can see I was interested in metal master Tanaka knives so that may give you a feel for what I'm attracted too.
