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Im wanting to purchase some sg2 steel kitchen knives. Any suggestions? Price is a issue. Thanks guys

Why SG2 in particular? The guy working the steel is much more important.

I challenge anyone to find an SG2 knife cheaper than this bad boy. $82.60 for a 165mm santoku, with free baller engraving.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/honmamon-r/item/4582243657426/

Im in no way a chef. I like the damascus patterns. Figured sg2 was the best out there. This is more of a beginning hobby for me.

Whats your budget for each knife ?

Around $100-200 per knife

If you fill out the questionnaire at:

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/s...hich-Knife-Should-I-Buy-quot-Questionnaire-v2

you will receive some tailored advice based on your requirements. Pls indicate if SG2 is a requirement. There are several alternative stainless options, esp at the higher end of your price range.

Good luck.

Dave

Thanks Dave

Timthebeaver said:

Why SG2 in particular? The guy working the steel is much more important.

I challenge anyone to find an SG2 knife cheaper than this bad boy. $82.60 for a 165mm santoku, with free baller engraving.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/honmamon-r/item/4582243657426/

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Wow those are ugly.

Takamura R2 series.

I will look them up

Focus less on steel type and more on actual food application. What will the knife be used for? How often will it be used? Are you going to learn to sharpen...it's not complicated, but it takes some skill....all edges can scream, moan and eventually fail.

Owning a better knife than Wustoff/Global/Shun...the big 3 main stream knives requires some commitment to edge maintenance. I honestly like my Shun VG10 knives for what they do and they do maintain edges that function quite well. However the inexpensive carbon knives can cut amazingly well.

It's truly best to find an entry level japanese carbon knife to get a taste of cutting performance. For some reason carbon steel knives at lower price points cut better than stainless. They are reactive...maybe they loose edges faster but they'll return to scary sharp with just a few sweeps of the stone.

SG2 steel is not cheap.