Hello,
I am looking for a new high-end carving knife and Chinese cleaver. I think what I am looking for is stainless, but priority rests in the sharpness. Other things to consider are aesthetics and feel in hand (but most high-end knifes will cover these aspects anyway).
I am looking for stainless I think, because I have a Takeda Gyuto AS 240mm, and while I like this knife a lot (its something of a piece of artwork) I don't think I love it. Mine stains RATHER fast. Within minutes of cutting even non-acidic foods, it's already rusting. This rusting is a pain to clean. I also don't think the rusting pain outweighs the sharpness (which while sharp, I feel could be sharper).
So if you all have a recommendation on the best carving knife and cleaver to purchase I'd really appreciate it. Price is not a huge deal but probably don't want to spend more than $400 a knife.
I am looking for a new high-end carving knife and Chinese cleaver. I think what I am looking for is stainless, but priority rests in the sharpness. Other things to consider are aesthetics and feel in hand (but most high-end knifes will cover these aspects anyway).
I am looking for stainless I think, because I have a Takeda Gyuto AS 240mm, and while I like this knife a lot (its something of a piece of artwork) I don't think I love it. Mine stains RATHER fast. Within minutes of cutting even non-acidic foods, it's already rusting. This rusting is a pain to clean. I also don't think the rusting pain outweighs the sharpness (which while sharp, I feel could be sharper).
So if you all have a recommendation on the best carving knife and cleaver to purchase I'd really appreciate it. Price is not a huge deal but probably don't want to spend more than $400 a knife.