I've held a few variations of the Shun's Sumo Santoku and it's super comfortable to me, but hearing multiple mentions of Shun's durability issues, even specifically around this knife (granted some are probably a result of mishandling, an unlucky break or otherwise) I'm trying to find a similar knife from another manufacturer but I haven't really found one.
I'm looking for a multi-purpose knife, preferably stain resistant, with a tall/wide blade with plenty of knuckle clearance around 8/12" max $250. Something in the shape of the Shun Sumo Santoku or a Deba but a multipurpose knife that will be primarily used for home vegetable prep.
Here's the Premier Sumo Santoku for reference http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QCWI9A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Some knives I was considering (in addition to the Shun Sumo Santoku) include:
Glestain Gyutou 8.2"
Yoshihiro Powdered Daisu Steel Santoku 6.5"
Yoshikane Hakata Santoku Hammer Finished 7 1/8"
ZHEN Japanese 67-Layer Damascus VG-10 Vegetable Chopping Knife/Cleaver, 7-Inch
Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
I'm looking for a multi-purpose knife, preferably stain resistant, with a tall/wide blade with plenty of knuckle clearance around 8/12" max $250. Something in the shape of the Shun Sumo Santoku or a Deba but a multipurpose knife that will be primarily used for home vegetable prep.
Here's the Premier Sumo Santoku for reference http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QCWI9A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Some knives I was considering (in addition to the Shun Sumo Santoku) include:
Glestain Gyutou 8.2"
Yoshihiro Powdered Daisu Steel Santoku 6.5"
Yoshikane Hakata Santoku Hammer Finished 7 1/8"
ZHEN Japanese 67-Layer Damascus VG-10 Vegetable Chopping Knife/Cleaver, 7-Inch
Shun Classic Vegetable Cleaver
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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