Hi everyone, still new to knives but my brothers birthday is coming up and wanted to get him a nicer knife. I know he's been considering santoku knives so wanted to look at those. Hoping to find something good in the price range I have.
LOCATION
USA, Idaho
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in? Santoku
Are you right or left handed? Right
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Either
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 150mm to 240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? 250
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home
What knife, if any, are you replacing? It will be a gift for my brother
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? No grip preference
What improvements do you want from your current knife? Would prefer a laser for cutting vegetables
Better aesthetics (e.g., a certain type of finish; layered/Damascus or other pattern of steel; different handle color/pattern/shape/wood; better scratch resistance; better stain resistance)? Really just want to find the best possible fit and finish in the office range
Comfort (e.g., lighter/heavier knife; better handle material; better handle shape; rounded spine/choil of the knife; improved balance)? Rounded spine
Ease of Use (e.g., ability to use the knife right out of the box; smoother rock chopping, push cutting, or slicing motion; less wedging; better food release; less reactivity with food; easier to sharpen)? Out of the box use would be good
Edge Retention (i.e., length of time you want the edge to last without sharpening)? He does have some sharpening stones so edge retention isn't as important
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? Synthetic
Do you sharpen your own knives? Yes
Also open to used if there's a great deal.
LOCATION
USA, Idaho
KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in? Santoku
Are you right or left handed? Right
Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? Either
What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 150mm to 240mm
Do you require a stainless knife? Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? 250
KNIFE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment? Home
What knife, if any, are you replacing? It will be a gift for my brother
Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? No grip preference
What improvements do you want from your current knife? Would prefer a laser for cutting vegetables
Better aesthetics (e.g., a certain type of finish; layered/Damascus or other pattern of steel; different handle color/pattern/shape/wood; better scratch resistance; better stain resistance)? Really just want to find the best possible fit and finish in the office range
Comfort (e.g., lighter/heavier knife; better handle material; better handle shape; rounded spine/choil of the knife; improved balance)? Rounded spine
Ease of Use (e.g., ability to use the knife right out of the box; smoother rock chopping, push cutting, or slicing motion; less wedging; better food release; less reactivity with food; easier to sharpen)? Out of the box use would be good
Edge Retention (i.e., length of time you want the edge to last without sharpening)? He does have some sharpening stones so edge retention isn't as important
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? Synthetic
Do you sharpen your own knives? Yes
Also open to used if there's a great deal.
