LOCATION
What country are you in? USA
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chef’s knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)? Start out with a chef's knife
Are you right or left handed? Right
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Japanese
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 8" or so
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) No, but might prefer some amount of protection from oxidation
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $150ish
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 (e.g., slicing vegetables, chopping vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats, cutting down poultry, breaking poultry bones, filleting fish, trimming meats, etc.)? (Please identify as many tasks as you would like.) Slicing vegetables, steaks, etc.
What knife, if any, are you replacing? None
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this
LINK for the common types of grips.) Link did not display pics - I hold the knife partially by the blade and handle as commonly done.
What cutting motions do you primarily use? (Please click on this
LINK for types of cutting motions and identify the two or three most common cutting motions, in order of most used to least used.) Rocking, forward slicing, some chopping.
What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)
Better aesthetics -
Comfort
Ease of Use and Care
Edge Retention (i.e., length of time you want the edge to last without sharpening)? Yes
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? Bamboo and end grain wood
Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives?
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? (Yes or no.) Already have
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS Thank you!
