Hey folks, my cheap paring knife finally gave in so I've got an excuse to pick up a new one I'd prefer another 3-4in knife but you could talk me into a petty if the knife is better!
LOCATION
US
KNIFE TYPE
-Paring/petty
-Right handed
-I prefer Japanese handles
-3-5 inches
-I don't require a stainless knife
-Keep it under $120, the cheaper the better
KNIFE USE
-Home use
-Hand work (strawberries, apple cores, etc.)
-Sort of replacing a Kyocera 3 inch ceramic
-"Cutting towards the thumb" (I don't know if there's a name for that)
As far as improvements, something that I can actually sharpen will be such a relief over the ceramic.
I live with a bunch of college guys and I've found my "flashier" knives get more respect (or people are just afraid to use them), so I certainly wouldn't mind a really different or flashy knife. That's no deal breaker though.
I'm somewhat new to knife sharpening (I've sharpened straight razors for a while), but I'm still getting used to the curved blade so I suppose ease of sharpening would be mildly desirable. Similarly, I need to practice, so edge retention isn't a huge concern to me (within reason!)
Thanks so much for everyone's time!
LOCATION
US
KNIFE TYPE
-Paring/petty
-Right handed
-I prefer Japanese handles
-3-5 inches
-I don't require a stainless knife
-Keep it under $120, the cheaper the better
KNIFE USE
-Home use
-Hand work (strawberries, apple cores, etc.)
-Sort of replacing a Kyocera 3 inch ceramic
-"Cutting towards the thumb" (I don't know if there's a name for that)
As far as improvements, something that I can actually sharpen will be such a relief over the ceramic.
I live with a bunch of college guys and I've found my "flashier" knives get more respect (or people are just afraid to use them), so I certainly wouldn't mind a really different or flashy knife. That's no deal breaker though.
I'm somewhat new to knife sharpening (I've sharpened straight razors for a while), but I'm still getting used to the curved blade so I suppose ease of sharpening would be mildly desirable. Similarly, I need to practice, so edge retention isn't a huge concern to me (within reason!)
Thanks so much for everyone's time!