IndoorOutdoorCook
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Hi Everyone. I'm going to post one of those what should I buy threads...
As the title says, I'm looking for a longer sujihiki. I am replacing a 12" victorinox slicer. I like to cook the bigger BBQ items and I need a long slicer. Briskets, pastrami, bacon, hams, leg of lamb, etc. This is going to be a dedicated protein slicer, not any kind of all purpose knife. I also sometimes slice pork butt thinly for hot and fast grilling which i found the victorinox slicer was terrible at; i'd always switch to a gyuto for this.
My preference is carbon or semi stainless. Since I'm only using it as a slicer, I don't care so much about the handle; western or wa is okay.
I have my eye on the Misono Swedish 330mm at JCK at $301. I really like the kochi, but it maxes out at 270mm.
Are there any other suji in this length that you would recommend in my price range? I'd go up to $350.
As a tangent, what grit would recommend finishing at for this knife? I have to cut through bbq bark (tough caramelized sugar) sometimes and I'm thinking I will stop at 2000-3000 grit.
As the title says, I'm looking for a longer sujihiki. I am replacing a 12" victorinox slicer. I like to cook the bigger BBQ items and I need a long slicer. Briskets, pastrami, bacon, hams, leg of lamb, etc. This is going to be a dedicated protein slicer, not any kind of all purpose knife. I also sometimes slice pork butt thinly for hot and fast grilling which i found the victorinox slicer was terrible at; i'd always switch to a gyuto for this.
My preference is carbon or semi stainless. Since I'm only using it as a slicer, I don't care so much about the handle; western or wa is okay.
I have my eye on the Misono Swedish 330mm at JCK at $301. I really like the kochi, but it maxes out at 270mm.
Are there any other suji in this length that you would recommend in my price range? I'd go up to $350.
As a tangent, what grit would recommend finishing at for this knife? I have to cut through bbq bark (tough caramelized sugar) sometimes and I'm thinking I will stop at 2000-3000 grit.