nacayoda
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Location: Australia (Melbourne)
KNIFE TYPE: chefs knife or "Cook Knife" I think is the style we use most in our block and would like to upgrade.
Are you right or left handed? Right Handed
Are you interested in a Western handle ? Either
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
Our current Baccarat stainless is 32cm in total. Cutting edge length is approximately 20cm
Do you require a stainless knife? Not sure. Daily domestic kitchen use.
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? ~US$150
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? HOME
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for ?
Slicing vegetables
chopping vegetables (from pumpkins to mushrooms)
slicing meats
fine chopping onions, herbs
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Baccarat stainless steel (all steel, inc handle)
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? Pinch Grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Slice
Rocking motion
Walking
Push cut
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)
Better aesthetics: layered/Damascus; different handle - wood; <- Both optional (aesthetics aren't everything).
Comfort: heavier knife, improved balance
Ease of Use: Easier to sharpen / maintain
Edge Retention: Forever?
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Wood. We do have a bamboo block, but it is large and round. Inconvenient for daily use.
Do you sharpen your own knives? Yes, I try with a rod (honing steel) with some success.
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? Yes. Though an instructional video I watched using several wet stones looked hard to get set up for and master.
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? Yes.
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
I was tricked into believing the Bulat on Kickstarter was an affordable miracle. I stopped short of ordering but got far enough along the process to ask the wife if she had any interest in a better knife for our kitchen. She approved the purchase immediately, so I have budgetary approval to proceed... but I'd love other recommendations
Thanks
Nacayoda
The old...
KNIFE TYPE: chefs knife or "Cook Knife" I think is the style we use most in our block and would like to upgrade.
Are you right or left handed? Right Handed
Are you interested in a Western handle ? Either
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)?
Our current Baccarat stainless is 32cm in total. Cutting edge length is approximately 20cm
Do you require a stainless knife? Not sure. Daily domestic kitchen use.
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? ~US$150
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? HOME
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for ?
Slicing vegetables
chopping vegetables (from pumpkins to mushrooms)
slicing meats
fine chopping onions, herbs
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Baccarat stainless steel (all steel, inc handle)
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? Pinch Grip
What cutting motions do you primarily use?
Slice
Rocking motion
Walking
Push cut
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)
Better aesthetics: layered/Damascus; different handle - wood; <- Both optional (aesthetics aren't everything).
Comfort: heavier knife, improved balance
Ease of Use: Easier to sharpen / maintain
Edge Retention: Forever?
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Wood. We do have a bamboo block, but it is large and round. Inconvenient for daily use.
Do you sharpen your own knives? Yes, I try with a rod (honing steel) with some success.
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? Yes. Though an instructional video I watched using several wet stones looked hard to get set up for and master.
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? Yes.
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
I was tricked into believing the Bulat on Kickstarter was an affordable miracle. I stopped short of ordering but got far enough along the process to ask the wife if she had any interest in a better knife for our kitchen. She approved the purchase immediately, so I have budgetary approval to proceed... but I'd love other recommendations
Thanks
Nacayoda
The old...
