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    Utlity Knife Advice Plz

    Now that you put it that way it does seem quite steep, ideally I would prefer if it was less than $200AUD. As to Aussie knives, not even sure where I would start to look?
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    Utlity Knife Advice Plz

    Hi All, After your sterling help with my first serious knife (https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/advice-on-first-real-knife-as-a-50th-birthday-treat-to-myself.41836) I am back to beg for more assistance. So since the Gyuto I have bought the basic Tojiro bread knife off Amazon and now...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    Not really sure re soaker or splash & go, presumably soaker takes longer to prep but thats not a deal breaker. Thinking initially I just need 3 entry level stones to keep the Tanaka tuned, as well as bringing my old Mundial and super-0ld Vnox Chef knives back to life. Then over time I can gauge...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    Thanks again everyone, still trying to adjust my cutting style from Western to jknife but enjoying every use of it. Already researching stones and a lot of people mention the King 1000 / 6000 combo to be the way to go, but also thinking of getting a coarse stone as well to re-edge my old 10"...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    So I collected it yesterday and am really happy with the Rosewood handle and the Saya that are a fairly good match, particularly with the white highlights on the Saya matching the white spacers on the handle. As to the blade, it is beautiful and the balance and weight feels great even for a...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    Just an update, went back to visit KnS today and had a long chat with James. As everyone has mentioned, he was very helpful and easy going, a pleasure to do business with, and I now realise how lucky I am to be a local! Onto my selection, I pulled the trigger on a Tanaka Ginsang 240mm that I...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    Once again, input much appreciated. Apologies but is this the one you mean? http://www.knivesandstones.com/tanaka-blue-2-nashiji-gyuto-210mm-stainless-clad/ Thinking I will go back and re-assess 210 vs 240 again as I really do have quite a large chopping board...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    So I visited KnS and met with Arun who walked me through the various options. I plan to go back there after I have time to mull it over (and can find a suitable time in my / their schedules!) to make a final selection. Currently I think I am leaning towards the Tanaka Ginsan Nashiji Gyuto...
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    Thanks everyone, called James just now and off to see him later this arvo....will let you know how I go!
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    Advice on first "Real" Knife as a 50th Birthday treat to myself?

    LOCATION Sydney, Australia KNIFE TYPE Gyuto, possibly K-tip but would want it to still have a reasonably curved profile Are you right or left handed? Right Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Unsure, used to Western and the Wa handle felt...
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    G'day from sunny Sydney, Australia

    Thanks everyone, what an unexpectedly huge welcome! Apologies for not replying sooner however my youngest just got diagnosed with Whooping Cough, he is fine but quarantined however juggling looking after him whilst off school is proving very taxing for my wife and I. On the bright side I...
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    G'day from sunny Sydney, Australia

    Having spent nearly 50 years on this earth I figure its time I bought a "real knife" (not quite Crocodile Dundee style if you know the reference!). Hoping you can can help me with this, and that it doesnt turn my brain to mush as my first bout of research has done! Whilst I suspected it would be...
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