More salsa and another knife.
Mango salsa again, this time with serrano, but I think I like how habanero tastes better. I read someone describing habanero as being more citrusy, I think that describes it, goes better in mango salsa.
Used a Takamura R2 "red handled" 210mm gyuto
Soft stainless clad, R2 core
Red pakkawood handle
Length: 212mm
Height: 45mm
Spine at heal: 1.70mm
Spine halfway: 1.70mm
Spine 1cm from tip: .80mm
Weight: 152gm
Very thin knife, no distal taper until the last 3-4cm or so
Not much of a flat spot, 3-4 cm at the heal, gentle curve throughout
A surprising amount of convexing for a thin knife, more on the right side than the left
Symmetrical edge grind
Half tang on the top half of the handle, balance point 1cm in front of bolster
Very nice fit and finish
I sharpened this knife on a Shapton glass 4000 just before using, sharpens very easily. I've been using this knife for about a year or so. Holds and edge for a long time and as it dulls it develops the tiniest bit of microchips which actually improve cutting performance on things like tomatoes and pepper skins. Still not satisfied with the edge, the 4000 is too polished for tomatoes and pepper skins.
A very versatile profile for me, flat enough to not accordion cut when push cutting, but curvy enough to guillotine and glide well.
The cladding is very soft and scratches with the scratchy side of a "blue" sponge, the cladding has developed some light staining.
I have the 180 gyuto and petty as well, these are the most used knives in my kitchen, I reach for them often. They feel pretty effortless in use, cut so easily, light but not too light, dont require much care, and in my opinion look good. And, the 210 gyuto is great for making salsa!