What about the Masamoto?
Which Masamoto?
I have a shun kaji western knife and my dad has the classic western. Both knives often go on sale for 79.95. Definitely worth it at that price. Neither of us has had a chipping issue after more than a year of steady use.
Yeah, maybe I should go for Shun, but I don't like the brand. How about the Miyabi, does that have a German profile?
The OP is located in the Netherlands...also I don't recall seeing the Shun Classic 8" discounted down to $80 (never mind the Kaji) but it was last on sale for $100 in Q4 2015 in the US.
If the reason you're looking for a german profile J-knife is a decent geometry, good (carbon) steel and good cutting performance... maybe a Herder 1922 23cm Carbon chef knive would be worth a look. Only thing is that the handle and the balance point isn't japanese in any way...
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