Hello!
Came to the forum in search for help picking up my 1st gyuto, so I guess I can start answering that ultimate questionnaire....
LOCATION
Brazil
KNIFE TYPE
Gyuto
Are you right or left handed?
Right handed
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle?
At first I thought a western handle would be better, but i'm starting to like the idea of japanese handles... mainly octagonal shaped
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
No
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
US$ 150 tops, for one gyuto
KNIFE USE
Home cook as a hobby, 2-3 times a week more or less
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
Slicing, chopping and mincing vegetables, slicing and trimming meats
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
A pair of really cheap Tramontina Carbon Steel knives which I use to practice my sharpening skills
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use?
Pinch grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Push cut, drawing, walking, slicing and wanting to learn rocking motion
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Mainly edge retention and comfort. Aestethics comes stock with any good japanese blade!
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Plastic board, planing to own an End grain cutting board
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes, starting on this craft.
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
Already have some.... but yes. Always! ahahahah
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
After about 1 year of researching, lately I've settled my alternatives to 2 knives... I really really like the deal on that Gesshin Uraku 240mm White #2 gyuto (so much that I'm about to buy it, impulsively):
http://www.japaneseknifeimports.com...in-uraku-240mm-white-2-kurouchi-wa-gyuto.html
But I'm still considering a Hiromoto AS 240mm gyuto.... Are these two comparable? The Hiromoto has good reputation but I really don't know what to expect from either one.....
Could you guys help me?
Thank you in advance!
Luis.
Came to the forum in search for help picking up my 1st gyuto, so I guess I can start answering that ultimate questionnaire....
LOCATION
Brazil
KNIFE TYPE
Gyuto
Are you right or left handed?
Right handed
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle?
At first I thought a western handle would be better, but i'm starting to like the idea of japanese handles... mainly octagonal shaped
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
No
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
US$ 150 tops, for one gyuto
KNIFE USE
Home cook as a hobby, 2-3 times a week more or less
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for?
Slicing, chopping and mincing vegetables, slicing and trimming meats
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
A pair of really cheap Tramontina Carbon Steel knives which I use to practice my sharpening skills
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use?
Pinch grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Push cut, drawing, walking, slicing and wanting to learn rocking motion
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Mainly edge retention and comfort. Aestethics comes stock with any good japanese blade!
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Plastic board, planing to own an End grain cutting board
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes, starting on this craft.
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives?
Already have some.... but yes. Always! ahahahah
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
After about 1 year of researching, lately I've settled my alternatives to 2 knives... I really really like the deal on that Gesshin Uraku 240mm White #2 gyuto (so much that I'm about to buy it, impulsively):
http://www.japaneseknifeimports.com...in-uraku-240mm-white-2-kurouchi-wa-gyuto.html
But I'm still considering a Hiromoto AS 240mm gyuto.... Are these two comparable? The Hiromoto has good reputation but I really don't know what to expect from either one.....
Could you guys help me?
Thank you in advance!
Luis.