Boynutman

That's what we will probably end up doing, do a tour of Karasu, Meesterslijpers.

Yeah... Maybe should let her try one. Some nice suggestions in the posts above. Personally I prefer a taller gyuto if I need height -...

https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/collections/gesshin-ginga/products/gesshin-ginga-180mm-stainless-gyuto

Bang for buck Takamura r2 is tough to beat. Grind, steel, and performance are all top notch for the price. They are bit chippy with...

I live practically around the corner from meesterslijper but hadn't considered some of the options you're all suggesting. Thanks! (no...

https://www.meesterslijpers.nl/hatsukokoro-vg5-santoku Add this to your selection, nice profile and choil (more like a sanjo Toyanabe...

Did you consider going to Karasu knives? Seems they have very few 180mm options but this way you could inspect them yourself.

For all its faults I love my UX10. But Takamura in r2 is objectively the better knife I suppose.

Takamura r2 180 for sure.

Yes, I was. More recent ones are much thicker than the first batches. F&F now just as unpredictable as with other series. A real shame.

Haha, no I think she will take care. But can't be 100% sure. Hence the western handled stainless preference, can stand some abuse.

Thanks! Very sad to hear that about Misono. You were very positive about the sabatier G10 series if I recall correctly?

Thanks! I had the Masutani in my hands but wasn't sure if it didn't focus too much on bling.

How about ']Masutani or Hatsukoro Kashima Better cutting than Misono but more robust than Takamura

Is she righty? What do you think of these? https://www.cleancut.eu/butik/knifetype/santoku/santoku-1-detail...