Best Carbon Steel Knife Like Shun Vegetable Cleaver?

[TortoiseAvenger]

HI there! A few years ago I bought this Shun Vegetable Cleaver and overall, I like it a lot. I like the size, and the slight curve of the blade that still allows me to rock the knife for herbs and such.

Knowing what I know now, though, I'd like a carbon steel blade that is easier to sharpen (even if I have to do it more often) and develops a patina. I know there are very affordable options for carbon steel Chinese vegetable cleavers, but I'm hoping for something of a higher quality, similar to the Shun that I have. Any suggestions?

 

[blokey]

You can go with @MSicardCutlery for a 52100 custom, it would be little expensive but probaly the best option
Otherwise
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...small-chinese-cleaver-with-carbon-steel-bladehttps://www.chefknives togo.com/mag3tana21.html (delete the space)
https://www.chefknives togo.com/chkivsmsl.html
Ikenami Hamono Chuka-bocho 210mm (You can contact Michael at knifejapan for customization, for thinner or taller knife)
I think the cheap CCK is worth a try
https://www.actionsales.com/en/wok-...nt-supplies/c-c-k-song-slicer-2-21x9-5cm.html

 

[MowgFace]

Lets go ahead and rip the "Best" band aid off this conversation right off the bat. Everything comes to preferences.

I would take a look at the Questionnaire first to narrow this down some. Also, there are quite a few "rectangle fans" around here, maybe peruse this Thread and see what jumps out to your preferences. Some are Nakiris and not equivalent, but if you find aesthetics, or visuals you like it could help point the squad in the right direction.

 

[TortoiseAvenger]

Lets go ahead and rip the "Best" band aid off this conversation right off the bat. Everything comes to preferences.

That's fair. And truth be told, while I'm an accomplished home cook, I don't have a ton of experiences with knives. I think I need to go to a well stocked store and check some out. I just posted asking if anyone knew of a good one near me (Raleigh).