BD present, gyuto 210mm

[Vils]

Looking for a 210mm gyuto as a birthday present to myself. I have looked at Takeda and Masakage.
Willing to pay up to $450, any suggestions?

 

[aboynamedsuita]

Looking for a 210mm gyuto as a birthday present to myself. I have looked at Takeda and Masakage.
Willing to pay up to $450, any suggestions?

I'd suggest filling out the questionnaire: http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/s...hich-Knife-Should-I-Buy-quot-Questionnaire-v2 to get some more refined suggestions. It sounds like you want a wa handled gyuto and aren't opposed to carbon, but the questionnaire would be helpful

 

[aboynamedsuita]

A Takamura Uchigumo 210 with saya would also be an option if you want Damascus, yo handle, stainless R2 core, saya

 

[MrOli]

There are so many choices...tall/short at heel, stainless/carbon, ornate/plain, thin/thick...

 

[Vils]

Carbon, thin, high heel, wa handle, home use,..

 

[inzite]

sounds like a konosuke fuji

 

[Cheeks1989]

I don't think the konosuke fuji is that tall and not thinnest.

 

[inzite]

I don't think the konosuke fuji is that tall and not thinnest.

true, better picks out there of thin + high heel is a must!

 

[Danieru]

The question is what is considered high here? More than 50mm, 55mm or more? If a bit more than 50mm is allright, the Kamo Migaki Series at cleancut is worth a look. Assuming you're US based though, shipping + taxes might end up being a significant part of the final price.

That said your requirement of "thin" is somewhat ambiguous. A lot of people will probably think "Laser" when they see that, however the two makers you named initially don't quite line up with that. So could you clarify what exactly you're looking to get? Does it need to be as thin as possible all around or can it be a bit thicker towards the spine and heel?

 

[Vils]

Thanks for all the input. I finally ended up with a Masakaga Kujira. Now awaiting some hefty import charges from the Swedish customs

 

[MrOli]

Nice one, for the next tall blade do check Takeda.

 

[Vils]

That was the other knife I was considering in the final decision

 

[bonestter]

Thanks for all the input. I finally ended up with a Masakaga Kujira. Now awaiting some hefty import charges from the Swedish customs

Interesting choice, and nice looking too with the overall shape and almost copper colour

 

[chiffonodd]

Thanks for all the input. I finally ended up with a Masakaga Kujira. Now awaiting some hefty import charges from the Swedish customs

If you're in Sweden why not check out www.cleancut.se for future reference

 

[Vils]

If you're in Sweden why not check out www.cleancut.se for future reference

I did but they did not have this one