Best knife to buy with a budget of 500-600€/$

[fritzdakitzla]

Personally I've been eyeing a Hado blue 1 dammy gyuto in 240mm as I have quite large mitts and love how tall it is. But they are sold out everywhere.

Any advice for similar performing knives at that price range? Preferably fully carbon and rustic looking!

 

[Benuser]

I think it would be a good idea to use the questionnaire,
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/new-knife-questionnaire.63548/and publish it as a new thread in the general directory The Kitchen Knife
It gives us more information about what you're looking for.

 

[JayS20]

Regarding Japanese knives I like Wakui and Toyama/Watanabe the best. But Toyama are stainless clad, there are 2 in BST for a very good price though.
Tetsujin is really good and Riisgaard makes nice handles
If you want master craftsmen then Aoki is a good choice
Wakui
Kawachi is supposed to be good
Komorebi if you like Damascus and has a thin grind
https://karasu-knives.com/en-de/products/aaa-120b2k-24-fa240 for more rustic