extensivehacks
Member
LOCATION
US
KNIFE TYPE
Yanagi
Are you right or left handed?
Right
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)?
270mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
1k. But I would really prefer not to go over like, 400, unless it’s imperative I do
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?
Sushi and ceviche a few times a week
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Yoshihiro Inox Yanagi
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Just better aesthetics. I love the design of the one on their site, but they changed it without updating the photos online, and it now has a blue handle instead of matte black. I like the shape and I like the engraving on it. Real shame, but if there aren’t many other good looking options, I may just rehandle it. I’m not sure if Inox is a great metal, so if there are better performing options, that would be neat. I’d like a simple one piece ebony handle if possible, but if not, dark is preferred.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Bamboo, wood, and synthetic I think
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes, though this is my first single bevel and I’ll have to pick up a cheap one to practice on probably
Basically just looking for a good-enough, pretty stainless yanagi with a dark handle. Stainless is unfortunately a must because I do not like patina or maintenance. Thanks in advance!
US
KNIFE TYPE
Yanagi
Are you right or left handed?
Right
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)?
270mm
Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no)
Yes
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife?
1k. But I would really prefer not to go over like, 400, unless it’s imperative I do
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?
Sushi and ceviche a few times a week
What knife, if any, are you replacing?
Yoshihiro Inox Yanagi
What improvements do you want from your current knife?
Just better aesthetics. I love the design of the one on their site, but they changed it without updating the photos online, and it now has a blue handle instead of matte black. I like the shape and I like the engraving on it. Real shame, but if there aren’t many other good looking options, I may just rehandle it. I’m not sure if Inox is a great metal, so if there are better performing options, that would be neat. I’d like a simple one piece ebony handle if possible, but if not, dark is preferred.
KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board?
Bamboo, wood, and synthetic I think
Do you sharpen your own knives?
Yes, though this is my first single bevel and I’ll have to pick up a cheap one to practice on probably
Basically just looking for a good-enough, pretty stainless yanagi with a dark handle. Stainless is unfortunately a must because I do not like patina or maintenance. Thanks in advance!
