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Seth0941

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LOCATION
What country are you in? U.S.A.



KNIFE TYPE
What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chef’s knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)? Chef, Santoku

Are you right or left handed? Right

Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic Wusthof handle) or Japanese handle? NA

What length of knife (blade) are you interested in (in inches or millimeters)? 8"

Do you require a stainless knife? (Yes or no) No

What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? <$200



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 (e.g., slicing vegetables, chopping vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats, cutting down poultry, breaking poultry bones, filleting fish, trimming meats, etc.)? (Please identify as many tasks as you would like.) slicing vegetables, mincing vegetables, slicing meats.

What knife, if any, are you replacing? Box store crap

Do you have a particular grip that you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for the common types of grips.) NA

What cutting motions do you primarily use? (Please click on this LINK for types of cutting motions and identify the two or three most common cutting motions, in order of most used to least used.) Still learning

What improvements do you want from your current knife? If you are not replacing a knife, please identify as many characteristics identified below in parentheses that you would like this knife to have.)

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)? I like the look of layered/Damascus and a handle with unusual colors.

Comfort (e.g., lighter/heavier knife; better handle material; better handle shape; rounded spine/choil of the knife; improved balance)? improved balance, heavier knife

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)? smoother rock chopping, push cutting

Edge Retention (i.e., length of time you want the edge to last without sharpening)? I don't mind sharpening



KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board? (Yes or no.) Yes, synthetic but looking for wood

Do you sharpen your own knives? (Yes or no.) Yes

If not, are you interested in learning how to sharpen your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes Could always get better

Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives? (Yes or no.) Yes
 
8" (210mm) gyuto under $200? - You are spoilt for choice in this category. Some very good knives can be had for around half that. I would recommend taking a look at the Tojiro DP, JCK Carbonext (semi-stainless), Sugimoto CM , Suisin Inox western. Jon at Japanese knife imports has the Gesshin Stainless line made to his own specs, not much out there about this knife but I would bet it's great. Since you like the damascus aesthetic, $150 buys a Gonbei hammered damascus (Japanese handle) from JKI or Togiharu hammered damascus (western handle) from Korin.

Happy hunting. I'm sure people will have other suggestions.
 
Seth, if you're anywhere near Kirkland, you might want to take a trip to Epicurean Edge. You can see different knives in your price range and find out what appeals to you. They also give a Forum discount on a lot of their knives--just let them know your Forum name.
 
Seth, you said that you are a rock chopper, and most of the Japanese knives that are popular here aren't really suited to that sort of use, as the edge profile is fairly flat.

If you are near to a Sur la Table, you might want to see if a Zwiling-Kramer Essential 8" chef's meets your needs.

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Seth, you said that you are a rock chopper, and most of the Japanese knives that are popular here aren't really suited to that sort of use, as the edge profile is fairly flat.

If you are near to a Sur la Table, you might want to see if a Zwiling-Kramer Essential 8" chef's meets your needs.

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I do like the look of that profile, right at the top of my price range.. Have a good cutting board in mind? Also, I will only be using this at home.. What do you think about the magnetic knife holders?
 
Boardsmith and yes to the magnetic rack. The Kramer Rick pointed out is a very good knife if you like the way it feels and the profile.
 
Worth a drive up to Kirkland. I was in Tacoma for a work trip last year and enjoyed the drive up. The restaurant Izumi for sushi not too far from there was worth a visit for some authentic Japanese food after a knife purchase.
 
I love me some good sushi... Finding GOOD sushi is the issue!
 
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