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Gesshin Uraku 210mm gyuto is $145

Carbonext 210mm gyuto is only $105

Fujiwara FKH carbon 210mm gyuto is only $73

Fujiwara FKM stainless is only $75

All of these are far better options than the Wusthof.
 
sleekay said:
Hi guys - I think I am going to buy this knife:

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00009ZK08/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Let me know what you think!

sleekay
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all people recommend knives are much better than Wusthof! if you are in favor of German made Stainless knife, check "MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife w/ Dimples "http://www.amazon.com/MAC-MTH-80-Chefs-Knife-Dimples/dp/B000KXBSRQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ADCVXRNGFGLK&coliid=I1XSF4BYX9ONA4 I think it is better knife than Wusthof
 
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Alright - you guys influenced me!

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1 of: Wusthof 4582-20 Classic 8-Inch Cook's Knife [Kitchen]
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com.ca, Inc.
CDN$ 114.97
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Now who's this guy I have to phone? JFK? lol...I guess I should make that call.
 
You will thank us later. Your wallet will not.
 
cclin said:
all people recommend knives are much better than Wusthof! if you are in favor of German made Stainless knife, check "MAC MTH-80 8" Chef's Knife w/ Dimples "http://www.amazon.com/MAC-MTH-80-Chefs-Knife-Dimples/dp/B000KXBSRQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2ADCVXRNGFGLK&coliid=I1XSF4BYX9ONA4 I think it is better knife than Wusthof
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I saw Eric Repirt (Evec Eric I think) on Youtube RSRV Channel making a Beef Bourguignon, he used that Mac Knife. I know big chefs get free knives or even paid to use knives, but in this instance if it's good enough for ER then it's good enough for me. Nevermind that I've never heard a negative review of Macs, and many people I consider knowledgeable recommend them to aspiring cooks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkpgCdC7O9Q&feature=plcp
 
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You can't compare, it's another league.
The Fujiwaras are great but simple knives. Don't expect any refinement in F&F. Sharp choil and spine. The edge out of the box is ... unpredictable. Nothing you can't easily solve, and I don't care. But again, great and simple.
 
Forget the Wusthof those bolsters that go down the back of the blade make correct heel sharpening impossible & they are thick on the wusthof adding considerable weight.
 
The Suisin Inox Western has very good cutting geometry, and steel that is not a hassle to work with. Extremely good QC, so it might have a burr on the spine or something, but I've never seen a Suisin that dropped the ball where it counts.
 
Hey guys!

Thought I would let you know I bought this knife:

- Suisin INOX Western 210mm Gyuto
http://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/...0mm-gyuto.html

I received it in the mail - wow! What a great knife! Amazing! Can't believe I was living without a fantastic knife in the kitchen until now! Makes life a lot easier, and makes kitchen chores more fun (however, I am in the honeymoon phase).

Thanks again for all of your expertise, opinions and thoughts!

sleekay
 
Congratulations Sleekay! After you have a chance to use it a bit, let us know what you think.
 
Welcome to the other side of the fence. Only thing about it here is things are really better over here. Oh ya you will have no money either, looking for the next best thing to take to the honeymoon.
 
Just handled one of those at a Korin demo yesterday. Great knife for the $. Thin blade, great geometry and really good F&F for the price. Honestly, I've seen knives 2x as expensive with worse fit and finish. Awesome buy man, enjoy it!
 
Great! Don't forget to stop back in any time you have some issues. We are full of good ideas, and even more BS!
 
Just checking in to let you guys know that I love my new knife! Wow, what a difference! Thanks again!
 
This is the equivalent of a fairytale ending on KKF. Someone registers as a member and asks about buying a set of knives, then the hounds are released (in a good way) advising the new member to invest in one good knife. The user then actually listens to a bunch of crazy knife people he has never met, and in the end he walks away with a great Suisin from Japanese Knife Imports. Beautiful.

I'm glad you are happy with the blade, and I am sure everyone will be very happy to advise you on knife number two ;)

k.
 
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