Opinion on Bidinger gyuto

[RRLOVER]

So I decided to do a head to head comparison with the Bidinger to my best cutters (Kip..Halcyon..Lasuer..Catchside..Ingoglia) I used potato,carrots and apples for the test...I will keep this simple...The Bidinger beat every knife in ease of cutting...I honestly wasn't expecting it to best my crazy thin Kip but it did by a very slight margin...But the silence that was heard when going through food is the tell tail of perfection!!!The knife has a nice forward weight to it that I really love, not to light not to heavy...The only complaint I have is the finish/polish on the handle is so high that it is a bit slippery, not a big deal...My final thought..."If you don't own a Bidinger,you should"

 

[mockit]

Pics of the test... or it didn't happen . What are the specs on your Bidinger? I think I saw a few pics in a different thread but is it Magnacut, AEB-L, or another stainless? Give us the deets!

 

[Scott]

If you own one or more, you could always own another

 

[RRLOVER]

It is AEB-L....And it happened!

 

[blokey]

Darn... Thankfully I'm on his list, just one more year...

 

[enrico]

Darn... Thankfully I'm on his list, just one more year...

When did you get on it?

 

[blokey]

When did you get on it?

Very recently, I have been bugging him alot, asking tons of questions which he all kindly answered, and in return he offered to add my email on the waitlist. Seems like one year is the minimum tho consider how popular he is now.

 

[enrico]

Very recently, I have been bugging him alot, asking tons of questions which he all kindly answered, and in return he offered to add my email on the waitlist. Seems like one year is the minimum tho consider how popular he is now.

I’m probably on a similar timeframe then. I’m definitely excited but not in a rush as I get to take notes on his work and figure out what I really want.

 

[captaincaed]

Dans stuff is very very good. Glad he’s getting some love

 

[Delat]

So I decided to do a head to head comparison with the Bidinger to my best cutters (Kip..Halcyon..Lasuer..Catchside..Ingoglia) I used potato,carrots and apples for the test...I will keep this simple...The Bidinger beat every knife in ease of cutting...I honestly wasn't expecting it to best my crazy thin Kip but it did by a very slight margin...But the silence that was heard when going through food is the tell tail of perfection!!!The knife has a nice forward weight to it that I really love, not to light not to heavy...The only complaint I have is the finish/polish on the handle is so high that it is a bit slippery, not a big deal...My final thought..."If you don't own a Bidinger,you should"

I forget - was yours a b-grind?

 

[RRLOVER]

I forget - was yours a b-grind?

Asymmetrical B grind...I really didn't dive into food release because I feel it's part technique and part knife grind...It had very good food release...But was it better than the convex ground knives? Not really...The Halcyon and Ingoglia convex grinds had just as good food release.

 

[enrico]

Can this turn into a “post your Bidinger knife” thread?

 

[RRLOVER]

Can this turn into a “post your Bidinger knife” thread?

If a moderator wants to change the title I'm fine with that.

 

[enrico]

Calling on @Scott and @DrD23 to post their Bidinger pics. Start the movement

 

[msum]

So I decided to do a head to head comparison with the Bidinger to my best cutters (Kip..Halcyon..Lasuer..Catchside..Ingoglia) I used potato,carrots and apples for the test...I will keep this simple...The Bidinger beat every knife in ease of cutting...I honestly wasn't expecting it to best my crazy thin Kip but it did by a very slight margin...But the silence that was heard when going through food is the tell tail of perfection!!!The knife has a nice forward weight to it that I really love, not to light not to heavy...The only complaint I have is the finish/polish on the handle is so high that it is a bit slippery, not a big deal...My final thought..."If you don't own a Bidinger,you should"

This is high praise.

What kind of Kippington do you have?

Weird to hear about the food release not being better than a “standard” convex. Maybe you just have super amazing technique.

 

[RRLOVER]

This is high praise.

What kind of Kippington do you have?

Weird to hear about the food release not being better than a “standard” convex. Maybe you just have super amazing technique.

The Halcyon and Ingoglia have excellent food release...If the potato isn't sticking you really can't say one "isn't sticking better" if you understand what I am saying.

 

[msum]

The Halcyon and Ingoglia have excellent food release...If the potato isn't sticking you really can't say one "isn't sticking better" if you understand what I am saying.

Yeah, fair enough!

What sort of grind is on the Kippington? And what’s the approximate spine thickness?

 

[RRLOVER]

Yeah, fair enough!

What sort of grind is on the Kippington? And what’s the approximate spine thickness?

The first third of the blade is Crazy thin!

 

[msum]

Ah, a chevron hook grind. Nice.

Unless that’s a very recent knife, Jules is trying to push that grind even further. Not that that’s saying anything new - he’s always trying to push (as Dan Bidinger does also).

My limited experience is that Jules’ “laser” goes through stuff even more easily, but food release is worse.

 

[RRLOVER]

Ah, a chevron hook grind. Nice.

Unless that’s a very recent knife, Jules is trying to push that grind even further. Not that that’s saying anything new - he’s always trying to push (as Dan Bidinger does also).

My limited experience is that Jules’ “laser” goes through stuff even more easily, but food release is worse.

It is Very recent and this blade could not be pushed any further than it is.

 

[Scott]

Calling on @Scott and @DrD23 to post their Bidinger pics. Start the movement

Dan Bidinger BGrind


Dan Bidinger Workhorse - French Profile Coffee Etched

Definitely has some thickness to it but still cuts so smoothly

Think I’ve talked enough about them in my own review

I find it hard that I’ll let these go and my Kipp go … Unless I get a stainless version

And in regards to comparison between maker’s, I would say they’re both amazing and you’d be more than wowed

 

[Scott]

In terms of what to ask for, ask for 2 so that you can sell me the one you don’t like as much

 

[Chuckles]

I am not trying to start any drama or derail the thread but seeing the word ‘standard’ used to describe some incredibly exquisite knives made me clench up a bit. I would love to try a Halcyon someday. I have used all of the others that RRLOVER mentioned and they are among my favorites.

I will have to read up on Bidinger.

Great thread, keep it coming!

 

[msum]

It is Very recent and this blade could not be pushed any further than it is.

Don’t challenge Jules. Haha.

If it’s less than 3-4 weeks old, it might be one I saw in progress. That one was pretty thin behind the edge.

 

[RRLOVER]

Don’t challenge Jules. Haha.

If it’s less than 3-4 weeks old, it might be one I saw in progress. That one was pretty thin behind the edge.

It was the WIP Knife

 

[DrD23]

Calling on @Scott and @DrD23 to post their Bidinger pics. Start the movement

out of town but ill get on it when im back

 

[daddy yo yo]

So I decided to do a head to head comparison with the Bidinger to my best cutters (Kip..Halcyon..Lasuer..Catchside..Ingoglia) I used potato,carrots and apples for the test...I will keep this simple...The Bidinger beat every knife in ease of cutting...I honestly wasn't expecting it to best my crazy thin Kip but it did by a very slight margin...But the silence that was heard when going through food is the tell tail of perfection!!!The knife has a nice forward weight to it that I really love, not to light not to heavy...The only complaint I have is the finish/polish on the handle is so high that it is a bit slippery, not a big deal...My final thought..."If you don't own a Bidinger,you should"

There is nothing to add to this. Nothing.

 

[enrico]

There is nothing to add to this. Nothing.

Except your photos of Dan’s work….

 

[KyleHeath]

Can this turn into a “post your Bidinger knife” thread?

 

[captaincaed]

Can this turn into a “post your Bidinger knife” thread?