Hey everyone,
Looking to add a good quality chef's knife to my arsenal, and thought I could get some good advice. I'm currently on a waiting list for the Masamoto KS 240 wa-gyuto, but that could come through a year from now.
In the mean time, I'm looking for something to hold me over and help me learn to sharpen, etc. without breaking the bank (absolute maximum $200usd). Also, if I can get something with Damascus steel that would be a HUGE plus!
Please see my answers for the "which knife" questionnaire:
Thanks so much in advance!!
LOCATION
USA
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in: Gyuto
Are you right or left handed? Right handed
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Japanese handle
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) no
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $200
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for? Vegetables, poultry, meat, etc. (general cooking)
What knife, if any, are you replacing? Cuisinart knife set
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for the common types of grips.) Finger point, pinch
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? Yes - synthetic
Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Not currently, but looking to learn
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
Looking to add a good quality chef's knife to my arsenal, and thought I could get some good advice. I'm currently on a waiting list for the Masamoto KS 240 wa-gyuto, but that could come through a year from now.
In the mean time, I'm looking for something to hold me over and help me learn to sharpen, etc. without breaking the bank (absolute maximum $200usd). Also, if I can get something with Damascus steel that would be a HUGE plus!
Please see my answers for the "which knife" questionnaire:
Thanks so much in advance!!
LOCATION
USA
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in: Gyuto
Are you right or left handed? Right handed
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Japanese handle
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) no
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $200
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for? Vegetables, poultry, meat, etc. (general cooking)
What knife, if any, are you replacing? Cuisinart knife set
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for the common types of grips.) Finger point, pinch
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? Yes - synthetic
Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Not currently, but looking to learn
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
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