Crhysis
New Member
I've just begun to go down the rabbit hole of Japanese knives. I've been reading on the forums for several months and purchased my first few knives. So far I'm really loving the knives I purchased.
1. Sakai Takayuki Coreless Damascus Kengata Santoku - 160mm
2. Sakai Takayuki Coreless Damascus Kengate Petty - 120mm
I find that I don't use the petty as much as I thought I would, but I always use and love the Santoku (photo for reference). I'm not sure if this is what would qualify as a laser, but it cuts through most vegetables/proteins like one right out of the box.
Anyway, I'm looking for a good gyuto to add to the 2 I have now. I think I'd prefer a shorter (210mm) blade and I'm interested in venturing into some of the other steel types outside VG10. I really like Ryusen blades for the aesthetics. I was leaning toward a Ryusen Blazen with Western handle, however they're hard to find. I also like really like OUKOKU RYU series although it's a little out of what I would like to spend.
Looking for suggestions that would be similar to the grinds on my current two knives, thin spine etc.
Anyone also have experience with these coreless damascus blades and how they compare to the other steels (sg2/blue/white etc)?
1. Sakai Takayuki Coreless Damascus Kengata Santoku - 160mm
2. Sakai Takayuki Coreless Damascus Kengate Petty - 120mm
I find that I don't use the petty as much as I thought I would, but I always use and love the Santoku (photo for reference). I'm not sure if this is what would qualify as a laser, but it cuts through most vegetables/proteins like one right out of the box.
Anyway, I'm looking for a good gyuto to add to the 2 I have now. I think I'd prefer a shorter (210mm) blade and I'm interested in venturing into some of the other steel types outside VG10. I really like Ryusen blades for the aesthetics. I was leaning toward a Ryusen Blazen with Western handle, however they're hard to find. I also like really like OUKOKU RYU series although it's a little out of what I would like to spend.
Looking for suggestions that would be similar to the grinds on my current two knives, thin spine etc.
Anyone also have experience with these coreless damascus blades and how they compare to the other steels (sg2/blue/white etc)?