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LOCATION What country are you in? U.S. KNIFE TYPE What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chefs knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)? Usuba Are you right or left handed? Right Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof...

Hi everyone- I saw a couple of older threads on this but nothing extremely current. I'd like to buy a going-away gift for a friend (who does a lot of cooking but who doesn't have any really decent knives), and ideally get her last name engraved on it in Kanji -- it happens to be a Japanese...

I recently bought a Carter Cutlery (Muteki line, made by Jamison Chopp) boning knife. White #1 clad with 410 stainless; curly birch handle. Finally had a chance to use it over Thanksgiving.

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! I have to admit that the Kramer seems like a good deal but there's something about those knives that I just don't find visually appealing. I've handled a few Kramer/Zwilling knives briefly in stores but never had a chance to use one. I will say the...

Yep, I have a decent nakiri. I find myself using it less than I’d originally anticipated. I have a bunka too, which is a little clunky (52100 steel; rather thick blade geometry), but I made it in a knife-making class, so it has sentimental value ;) Working on thinning it behind the edge currently.

LOCATION What country are you in? U.S. 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)? Chef's Knife / Gyuto Are you right or left handed? Right. Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g...

I’d fully intended to get an entry-level fujihiki before the holidays, but this custom 10” slicer caught my eye and became a brain worm about a month ago. I finally pulled the trigger and gave it a home today. Blade is 1095; handle is giraffe bone. Kind of looks like an old Sabatier in some ways.

Yes. I’ll try to post a review in the next few days.

https://ibb.co/nC8cnb https://ibb.co/dkqZYG

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, obviously. I quite like the two CB blades I own.

I have no personal knowledge one way or the other, but my *guess* is that the "Osaka collaboration" is closely related to the hosting of a 'polisher' from Seki that is discussed in this interview...

I have the Shun (way overkill and overpriced) and still like it. However, I love a really inexpensive

This is a joint initiative. She thinks my 210s are too big (especially the handles) and my 240 might as well be a Sting to her Frodo. She really only feels comfortable with my Shun 6" santoku, but has expressed a desire for a different shape (a 180 petty I have works well for her in many ways...

Yes, after reading more about the Takamura and seeing a review video, I think it's too light/thin. Otherwise I like most aspects of that knife quite a bit. Still looking around...

The Takamura 180 looks great!! By far the leading contender right now. Thanks!!