Devon_Steven
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About to buy my first carbon steel knife. I need a multi-purpose knife for daily home use and have narrowed it down the two below.
Any suggestions on the relative merits of these knives?
Tanaka Damascus Gyuto 210mm (Blue #2):
Weight: 5.2 ounces
Blade Length: 210 mm (8.5")
Overall Length: 350 mm (13.75")
Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm
Blade Height: 48.4 mm
Kajiwara Damascus Gyuto 210mm (Blue #2):
Weight: 7.4 oz
Blade Length: 212 mm
Overall Length: 370 mm
Thickness at Heel: 3.3 mm
Blade Height: 48.9 mm
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My current multi-purpose (a stainless Santoku) weighs 6.9 oz but has a blade length of only 168mm (6.6")... how will the lighter (5.2oz) Tanaka affect my work? I.e. what are the pros and cons of lighter knives?
Thanks
Steven
Any suggestions on the relative merits of these knives?
Tanaka Damascus Gyuto 210mm (Blue #2):
Weight: 5.2 ounces
Blade Length: 210 mm (8.5")
Overall Length: 350 mm (13.75")
Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm
Blade Height: 48.4 mm
Kajiwara Damascus Gyuto 210mm (Blue #2):
Weight: 7.4 oz
Blade Length: 212 mm
Overall Length: 370 mm
Thickness at Heel: 3.3 mm
Blade Height: 48.9 mm
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My current multi-purpose (a stainless Santoku) weighs 6.9 oz but has a blade length of only 168mm (6.6")... how will the lighter (5.2oz) Tanaka affect my work? I.e. what are the pros and cons of lighter knives?
Thanks
Steven