swall101
Member
Hi all
Only second post but been a lurker for a while. Love reading all the chat and the wealth of experience on show. As per my first post in the intro forum I love cooking but never went in that direction professionally. I’ve played around with knives for a few years and have decided to treat myself to a Japanese Gyuto. I have been doing a bit of research and think I’ve narrowed it down to the following below. Love to hear your opinions, good, bad, indifferent or alternatives if you think I’m wide of the mark. UK based, right handed, looking to a budget of £300 - £450.
Kato VG-10 Gyuto Damascus 210mm (8.3")
Saji Gyuto Damascus VG-10 [various models] + FREE Saya
Been offered a Tanaka Gyuto 210mm with a custom handle to match my higher end price.
Also what’s your experience with striking deals vs list price? Is that not the done thing in the knife world or should I barter?
Lastly whats the deal with Yaxell Super Gou Gyutos? Lovely looking and seem to be the business in a couple of YouTube vids I’ve watched but loads of hate towards them on the net?
Many thanks in advance.....
Only second post but been a lurker for a while. Love reading all the chat and the wealth of experience on show. As per my first post in the intro forum I love cooking but never went in that direction professionally. I’ve played around with knives for a few years and have decided to treat myself to a Japanese Gyuto. I have been doing a bit of research and think I’ve narrowed it down to the following below. Love to hear your opinions, good, bad, indifferent or alternatives if you think I’m wide of the mark. UK based, right handed, looking to a budget of £300 - £450.
Kato VG-10 Gyuto Damascus 210mm (8.3")
Saji Gyuto Damascus VG-10 [various models] + FREE Saya
Been offered a Tanaka Gyuto 210mm with a custom handle to match my higher end price.
Also what’s your experience with striking deals vs list price? Is that not the done thing in the knife world or should I barter?
Lastly whats the deal with Yaxell Super Gou Gyutos? Lovely looking and seem to be the business in a couple of YouTube vids I’ve watched but loads of hate towards them on the net?
Many thanks in advance.....
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