Hey all
I'm looking to get my hands on a decent santoku for around $100-$150 shipped to South Africa. I seem to have decided to buy one just a little too late as the Hiromoto AS 160mm santoku was pretty much my ideal piece but it looks like there aren't any available anywhere. I'm now considering a Tojiro DP as it seems to fit the bill, but I am open to alternatives.
I'm looking for something with a western handle that's around 160-170mm. I'd like something clad and relatively low maintenance, to be used in a home kitchen on a bamboo endgrain cutting board. I use a pinch grip and will be alternating this with a chefs knife (which will be used for rougher work) for general use. Although santokus are generally light, I'd prefer one on the hefy side of light but it's not a priority for me.
I do sharpen my own knives (although I'm admittedly not great at it) and I do own a pair of Wustof ceramic stones (it's South Africa and we sometimes have to take what we get) and a decent steel.
Looking forward to hear some informed opinions, they'll be deeply appreciated!
Mike
I'm looking to get my hands on a decent santoku for around $100-$150 shipped to South Africa. I seem to have decided to buy one just a little too late as the Hiromoto AS 160mm santoku was pretty much my ideal piece but it looks like there aren't any available anywhere. I'm now considering a Tojiro DP as it seems to fit the bill, but I am open to alternatives.
I'm looking for something with a western handle that's around 160-170mm. I'd like something clad and relatively low maintenance, to be used in a home kitchen on a bamboo endgrain cutting board. I use a pinch grip and will be alternating this with a chefs knife (which will be used for rougher work) for general use. Although santokus are generally light, I'd prefer one on the hefy side of light but it's not a priority for me.
I do sharpen my own knives (although I'm admittedly not great at it) and I do own a pair of Wustof ceramic stones (it's South Africa and we sometimes have to take what we get) and a decent steel.
Looking forward to hear some informed opinions, they'll be deeply appreciated!
Mike