Thank you (there's more in storage I don't use). Compared to others, I have a small collection, but at this point it's almost too cost-prohibitive to get more.That's a lot of Kato. They are great knives though I'll give you that .
Funny how things change over time. I lean more towards workhorses now. Updated list is belowM
Man, I just got a Martell 270 and it’s insane how awesome it cuts. It’s also insane how wide/big the handle is for me. My top 5 are below
1. Martell 270mm
2. Northside Honyaki 240mm gyuto
3. Kawachi 240mm W2
4. Tanaka x Kyuzo Migaki
5. Birgersson 240
Updated list as my tastes fluctuate beefierI've done a decent job selling off the ones I don't love so but here is my current top 5
1. Unshu Yukimitsu 230 (I know y'all are tired of hearing me talk about this one, the honeymoon phase is over and I know strengths/weaknesses, it still is a blast to use)
2. Munetoshi 240
Nuff said
3. Kochi V2 240
I was falling out of love with this one but after a sharpening I'm fully back on the train.
4. Kyohei Shindo 220
Old faithful, unique profile that is pleasant to use in all scenarios. Aggressive distal taper and super thin bte.
5. Makoto Ryusei 240
Supposed to be a catch and release to satisfy curiosity, but I am loving it. Really tied with my Tanaka ginsan but I'm using the Ryusei more right now so it gets the nod in this list.
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Kochi lost its love officially?Updated list as my tastes fluctuate beefier
1) Mazaki 240 (shirogami 2023)
2) Munetoshi 240
3) Unshu Yukimitsu 230
4) Shindo 220
5) Shigeki Tanaka ginsan 240
I find it interesting that the vast majority of people's favorite gyutos are all from western makers. Is that because they're customs and tuned to the individual's liking or if the these guys are just cranking out S-tier blades on the reg?
Kochi got sold so I guess so. It's a lovely knife and feels incredible in-hand but was just a little too light for my current tastes. The Maz was it's grim reaper, once I got that I never reached for the Kochi or Yoshikane. Cut similarly but with 40 extra grams of beefKochi lost its love officially?
I've never owned a Santoku but bought a R2 steel one for my better half.I’m probably one of the only ones on kkf that has never owned a santoku.
This sounds so familiar. Great knife but I've hit the point where a 240 under ~200g is just too light to get reached for much.Kochi got sold so I guess so. It's a lovely knife and feels incredible in-hand but was just a little too light for my current tastes. The Maz was it's grim reaper, once I got that I never reached for the Kochi or Yoshikane. Cut similarly but with 40 extra grams of beef
@DitmasPork tell me about the jiro?
Ok, my turn (couldn't do 5 so here are the top 10 by size).
Bigger gyutos:
Heldqvist 270*64 - wrought over 135cr3
Yanick Puig 265*56 - vintage iron over 135cr3
Merion Forge 255*55 full tang - dammy clad over 1.2562
Milan Gravier 250*55 full tang - deep etched twist clad over 135cr3
Yanick Puig 245 Honyaki - 135cr3
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Smaller gyutos:
Heldqvist 240*55 fulltang - wrought over TWR
JCC 230*55 western - mono in O1
Kippington WP 225*55 - mono in 52100
Shi.han 220*55 - telegraph wire over W2
The.9nine 210*50 full tang - soft iron over aogami
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Julian Cunningham Cutlery. A young, very talented guy, currently a full time student. His grind is top notch - definately one of my smoothest cutters. jcc_cutlery on IGWho is JCC?
Always funny to see that Merion. Was supposed to be my Custom, Chechen wood was sent by me. Was a bit longer than I wanted but the problem was the just a tiny bit too flat profile. Also the handle was an experiment and fits my hand well but quite some who tried it, it didn't fit at all.Merion Forge 255*55 full tang - dammy clad over 1.2562
Oh, interesting! Yes it was re-profiled after the german PA. Must say I'm very happy with it now!Always funny to see that Merion. Was supposed to be my Custom, Chechen wood was sent by me. Was a bit longer than I wanted but the problem was the just a tiny bit too flat profile. Also the handle was an experiment and fits my hand well but quite some who tried it, it didn't fit at all.
Nice to hear. Was a good knife and I suggested to do a PA with it.Oh, interesting! Yes it was re-profiled after the german PA. Must say I'm very happy with it now!
Oh that's cool! have a few from Dominik, he makes some wonderful blades.Nice to hear. Was a good knife and I suggested to do a PA with it.
Got my Customs later on. https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/show-your-newest-knife-buy.7655/post-1022161 His work is really good.
... It's UGLY AF but boy does it handle like a dream.
Have you ever seen a Denka no Hoto in the flesh? You're talking big money for a knife that LOOKS like a student's first or second attempt. Of course it is by far the sharpest knife in my kit, and handles the most beautifully but crooked pins, grind marks, and horrifically rustic finishing.I knew this young woman …
since then I have always prioritized function over structure. She wernt purdy but she rocked my world.
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