Hey all. First off this is my first real post on KKF and I'm looking forward to joining the community.
I'm looking to buy a new laser that I can use at work as my main knife. I have a few carbon knives but I'm looking for something a bit more durable. Something I don't have to baby around my co-workers. I mainly chop veg for soups (A LOT of veg). I've been using a Takayuki TUS 210 laser and love it. That thing can slice through butternut all month no problem. Quite impressive for how thin and inexpensive it was. Extremely sharp ootb. Its seen it's fair share of abuse though and it's time I replaced it. I'm tempted to just buy another one but the handle is a bit small for me and the f&f left a lot to be desired. I'd love to get a knife with Wa handle if I can. Here's a link to it the knife: https://www.japanny.com/products/sakai-takayuki-tus-steel-gyuto-japanese-chef-knife-210mm
Knife shape isn't important. I'm experienced and comfortable with nakiris, gyutos, and santokus. I'd like to find a 240mm if I can but honestly it's not that big of a deal. I'm more concerned with how thin the knife is, its quality and cutting performance.
In short:
Thanks again and I'm happy to be here!
I'm looking to buy a new laser that I can use at work as my main knife. I have a few carbon knives but I'm looking for something a bit more durable. Something I don't have to baby around my co-workers. I mainly chop veg for soups (A LOT of veg). I've been using a Takayuki TUS 210 laser and love it. That thing can slice through butternut all month no problem. Quite impressive for how thin and inexpensive it was. Extremely sharp ootb. Its seen it's fair share of abuse though and it's time I replaced it. I'm tempted to just buy another one but the handle is a bit small for me and the f&f left a lot to be desired. I'd love to get a knife with Wa handle if I can. Here's a link to it the knife: https://www.japanny.com/products/sakai-takayuki-tus-steel-gyuto-japanese-chef-knife-210mm
Knife shape isn't important. I'm experienced and comfortable with nakiris, gyutos, and santokus. I'd like to find a 240mm if I can but honestly it's not that big of a deal. I'm more concerned with how thin the knife is, its quality and cutting performance.
In short:
- A tougher laser (2.2mm or thinner) that will tend to bend rather than chip while still having decent edge retention. I won't be cutting through bones or opening cans or anything but I do chop a lot of squash.
- Wa handle if possible. However, a Western handle is fine as long as it's big enough.
- Good F&F is a plus but I can always sand it myself.
- Price isn't a big concern, nothing too cheap though. I'm not looking for a beater. I'm trying to find the best laser possible that can handle heavy use and take a few drops on the ground.
Thanks again and I'm happy to be here!