Rather than ask between a few known knives, I want to put down some characteristics, or at least how I see their characteristics after some testing, of two knives between which I am deciding. Given the comparisons, I would love to hear how you guys would decide.
Both are 240 gyutos...
Knife 1-
Wa handle
Carbon
Takes slightly sharper edge
Lighter
Reactive cladding
Taller blade
Knife 2-
Western handle
Carbon
Has a bit more durable edge
Light, but somewhat heavier
Stainless cladding
Faster working knife - hard to explain, some knives are just fast
Flatter edge
It may be a silly exercise, but it probably helps me clarify my thoughts. I'd like to know yours given a list of characteristics rather than a list of knives since feel and perception are so subjective.
Both are 240 gyutos...
Knife 1-
Wa handle
Carbon
Takes slightly sharper edge
Lighter
Reactive cladding
Taller blade
Knife 2-
Western handle
Carbon
Has a bit more durable edge
Light, but somewhat heavier
Stainless cladding
Faster working knife - hard to explain, some knives are just fast
Flatter edge
It may be a silly exercise, but it probably helps me clarify my thoughts. I'd like to know yours given a list of characteristics rather than a list of knives since feel and perception are so subjective.