I am looking for a new exotic 10 Japanese style chefs knife or gyotu, and would like some suggestion from the community.
I am considering these, but am wide open to suggestions:
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...scus-wa-series-wa-gyuto-240mm-9-4-inch-fcl-10
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...10mm-and-240mm-red-white-linen-micarta-handle
LOCATION
Canada
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in CHEFS KNIFE / GYOTU
Are you right or left handed? RIGHT HANDED
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? JAPANESE
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 9.4 11
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) NO
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $800 CAD
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? HOME
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for SLICING VEG, PREPPING MEATS
What knife, if any, are you replacing? SHUN 8 PREMIER CHEFs
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? BOLSTER PINCH GRIP
What cutting motions do you primarily use? LIFT AND PUSHING SLICE, ROCKING, SINGLE PULLING SLICE
What improvements do you want from your current knife? LONGER, SHARPER, MORE EXOTIC FINISH
Edge Retention LONGER THE BETTER, WILL HONE DAILY
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? I USE BOTH WOOD AND RUBBER
Do you sharpen your own knives? YES
I am considering these, but am wide open to suggestions:
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...scus-wa-series-wa-gyuto-240mm-9-4-inch-fcl-10
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...10mm-and-240mm-red-white-linen-micarta-handle
LOCATION
Canada
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in CHEFS KNIFE / GYOTU
Are you right or left handed? RIGHT HANDED
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? JAPANESE
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 9.4 11
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) NO
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? $800 CAD
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? HOME
What are the main tasks you primarily intend to use the knife for SLICING VEG, PREPPING MEATS
What knife, if any, are you replacing? SHUN 8 PREMIER CHEFs
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? BOLSTER PINCH GRIP
What cutting motions do you primarily use? LIFT AND PUSHING SLICE, ROCKING, SINGLE PULLING SLICE
What improvements do you want from your current knife? LONGER, SHARPER, MORE EXOTIC FINISH
Edge Retention LONGER THE BETTER, WILL HONE DAILY
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? I USE BOTH WOOD AND RUBBER
Do you sharpen your own knives? YES