DitmasPork
Senior Member
All of the knives I own have western handles, I'm now considering getting my first wa-handled chefs knife.
My question is wanting to know if there is a general preference for D-handles or octagon handles, and why?
What is it that sways preference, is it ergonomics, aesthetics, tradition?
Are there any ergonomic advantages of one over the other?
Regarding wa-handle design, should it be tapered or straight?
Not knowing the history of Japanese knife making developmentsare octagon handles an older design than D-handles?
Would love to hear some opinions!
My question is wanting to know if there is a general preference for D-handles or octagon handles, and why?
What is it that sways preference, is it ergonomics, aesthetics, tradition?
Are there any ergonomic advantages of one over the other?
Regarding wa-handle design, should it be tapered or straight?
Not knowing the history of Japanese knife making developmentsare octagon handles an older design than D-handles?
Would love to hear some opinions!