Gyuto or Santoko, 165 mini, Blue 2 or 1, This Japanese knife is for a gift!

[Emilio_Goncalvez]

Hello,
I already do have a great collection of knifes and I like this forum and the informations I gather.
I will continue to buy knifes for me but this time I am looking for a gift for my brother, a japanese one!

LOCATION
My brother is in France

KNIFE TYPE
I am looking for a santuku or a gyuto, right hand

Western or Japanese handle are both ok

He does have in mind something like :
Blade Length: 165mm
I have nothing against going for something a bit bigger if necessary

I think he likes the versatility and what is usual / polyvalent
So I thought blue 2 or even maybe blue 1

hum max price, lets say 400 usd

KNIFE USE
Home use

He he is doing chief tasks, all that is common ... vege & beef ...

My grip has evolved, I think that with a good knife his one can also evolve
Same for cutting motion, this can evolve for him too

KNIFE MAINTENANCE
He is using wood & synthetic
He sharpen himself

thank you in advance and long life to this forum !

 

[blokey]

Is blue a requirement? There some very good knife in other steel, too. Anyway here's couple
$5 over your budget but one of the best you can get
https://carbonknifeco.com/products/...kiritsuke-santoku?_pos=2&_sid=edf66d20f&_ss=rShigeki Tanaka stuff is on the cheaper end but really nice too
https://moderncooking.com/collections/santoku/products/santoku-165mm-aogami-2-damascus-clad-san-maiHado Ginsan are really nice
https://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...36-japanese-knife-hado-oul.html#/35-size-18cmhttps://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...37-japanese-knife-hado-oul.html#/35-size-18cm

 

[Emilio_Goncalvez]

thank you for this answer posted so quickly, it is nice to read it !!

I think I need to add some informations :

I had made this choice of blue because I know my brother and I've been reading this forum for some time and I think it's a good idea (note that he has a few other knifes already of course since he loves to cook, vg10 for example, etc ). So it's more of a strong suggestion than a total imperative.

The price of 400 usd is a big maximum, I don't mind spending less ahahah. I also think that for the moment we will forget all that is damascus cause I think he will for example be more happy with two 200 usd knives than one 400 usd damascus knife ... he prefers the practical to the visual =)

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=97328&bc=no

 

[blokey]

thank you for this answer posted so quickly, it is nice to read it !!

I think I need to add some informations :

I had made this choice of blue because I know my brother and I've been reading this forum for some time and I think it's a good idea (note that he has a few other knifes already of course since he loves to cook, vg10 for example, etc ). So it's more of a strong suggestion than a total imperative.

The price of 400 usd is a big maximum, I don't mind spending less ahahah. I also think that for the moment we will forget all that is damascus cause I think he will for example be more happy with two 200 usd knives than one 400 usd damascus knife ... he prefers the practical to the visual =)

Same, there's a couple nice ones at Modern cooking. (Don't why the Anryu shows up as 240 Gyuto, but it is 170 Santoku in the actual link.)
https://moderncooking.com/collectio...aishin-santoku-165mm-aogami-super-thin-serieshttps://moderncooking.com/collections/santoku/products/santoku-165mm-blue-2-tsujimi-magakihttps://moderncooking.com/collections/santoku/products/tanaka-santoku-aogami-2-kurouchi-180mm

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

https://miuraknives.com/japanese-kn...on-steel-blue-1-size165cm.html#/37-size-165cm

 

[KOA]

Here’s another vote for the Yugiri Santoku. The steel is excellent plus relatively low maintenance given the SS cladding. Glides through food with a solid/sturdy cutting feel.

 

[jaydee]

Had a gyuto out of this series so can recommend the steel without hesitation.
Mizuno akitada hontanren santoku
it is not too easy to sharpen at this high hardness but a real performer.
one of the best bang for the buck blades.
Even their magnolia handles which i had was really beautifully finished. As a gift i would choose ebony though.

 

[jaydee]

Just realize I linked to the white steel series instead of blue.
These were raised in price considerably since last time I looked..
Mizuno Tanrenjo Akitada Hontanren Series Blue Steel No.2 "GF-25BL" Wa Santoku 180mm
Still a nice very nice knife though with outstanding steel.

Otherwise I´d strongly consider on of the Hitohira brand.
Many to choose from.
Couple of examples:
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Kyuzo White #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm Cherry Wood Handle
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Kyuzo Blue #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm Lacewood Handle (Limited)
Hitohira Yamatsuka Rikichi Silver #3 Migaki Santoku 180mm Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira Santokus

 

[henkle]

I'm not sure you can get a better bang for your buck than S. Tanaka, S. Kamo, or Anryu (Ikeda). Maybe a little pedestrian, but great cutters all.

 

[Emilio_Goncalvez]

Thank you for your help
you are very nice to me
I take time to find out about all this
I will answer as soon as possible
very good end of the day to everyone