If you could only keep one kitchen knife which would you choose?

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I know a lot of you have multiple gyuto's, sujis, pettys, santoku's, and yangis etc.

If you could only keep one kitchen knife which would you pick over all the others and why would it be that knife.

Whether its the performance or does it mean something special to you?
 
For me its my 250 DT san mai mystery gyuto. Perfect length, edge retention,gets screaming sharp and great fit in my hand. It just feels more natural than any other knife.
 
I would have to go with my vintage 10" Sabatier or the 240mm Hiro Hc. we have been through lots together.
 
I'd say either my Sagaform Edge - cause it can take a real beating and it's no worry.
Or my Gesshin Ginga 240 gyoto because of the performance.
 
Probably DT ITK 270 because I would want a bigger knife if I had only one. With that said, the correct answer for this forum is my Martell 240 Gyuto ;)

k.
 
I would go with my Carter 240 funayuki. It's taller than a suji, less tall than a "standard" gyuto and has an awesome grind.

Mike
 
For me its my 250 DT san mai mystery gyuto. Perfect length, edge retention,gets screaming sharp and great fit in my hand. It just feels more natural than any other knife.

+1. Mine is Spicy White but I would probably go with one in Devin's mystery PM or Super Wear Resistant for the extra edge life, especially if I only had one knife.
 
Have to go with versatility, so the decision is pretty simple for me. DT 240 mid-tech gyuto in 52100.
 
Shigefusa 240. A gift from my wife through a friend, and matches my style perfectly.
 
Today I'd have to say I would keep my 240 Massakage Kato San gyuto. I have a 233mm Carter funyaki with a mhenry handle waiting at home in my mail box right now so tomorrow my decision might be different.
 
Carter funny in white, 240ish. Or a 300 wa gyuto. OOPS one knife only, the Carter.
 
Today I'd have to say I would keep my 240 Massakage Kato San gyuto. I have a 233mm Carter funyaki with a mhenry handle waiting at home in my mail box right now so tomorrow my decision might be different.

I was wondering if it had come yet. Let me/us know what you think about it.
 
Doi 270 yanigiba, blue 2, ebony handle. Someone has to speak up for the single bevel minority!
 
My simple Ichimonji TKC 270mm gyuto, no question about it. Although I would probably splurge for a rehandle too!
 
I honestly can't decide. If I have some time to bribe Pierre, I'd get him to make me a 210-220 version of my knife, but otherwise...geez...I'll go with my Carter suji, because it has the length that I would sometimes need and can handle prep type work with no trouble.
 
Thinking utilitarian, and not glitz; I would probably say I'd go with my Kono HD, as it has become an extension of my arm over the years. I am also liking the all around performance of the Moritaka 250mm French profile; I have yet to experience a better cutter (or profile).
 
240 DT PM Stainless - I hope that changes when I get a DT 52100 damascus
 
I'm enjoying tinkering with single bevels at the moment, but if I could only have one knife, it'd probably be my Sugimoto #6.
 
Everyone in this thread should be ashamed of the lack of pictures. This is just disgraceful... :curse:
 
Everyone in this thread should be ashamed of the lack of pictures. This is just disgraceful... :curse:

Well, I linked to my gallery, but here ya' go:

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Mizuno Tanrenjo 240 Suminigashi with Blue DX core.

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Sorry for the lack of pictures. Here's an oldie, but goodie extreme close-up.

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In my heart, however, if I actually HAD to choose...I know I'd go with this:

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