Recommend me 180mm Petty/Gyuto

[Gshep91]

1. Style? Gyuto/petty
2. Steel? Prefer SS or Stainless Clad, but open to carbon.
   (For the wife who's a little less careful)
3. Handle? Prefer Wa but open to western
4. Grip? Pinch
5. Length? 180-190
6. Use Case? Basic home cooking, the 150mm petty I have is a little short for my wife but the 210's are a little big so looking for a middle ground. No bones/frozen food of course.
7. Care? Whetstone sharpening, no dishwasher. She's not careful but she isn't crazy.
8. Budget? Under $200usd ideally
9. Region?US
10. Knives owned/have tried? 135-150 Petty's in various steels and 210's gyutos also in various steels
11. Knives Considered? -

Ideally not from EBay but not opposed to it. I know BluewayJapan is reputable. I've had a hard time finding anything from an stores that fit my needs.


I have a 135 Tsunehisa that we both like so I added that 180 as well. Ashi Ginga and Sakai Takayuki are reputable so added them.


Any other suggestions/personal experience with any of these? I don't need a laser but something on the thinner side is preferred. Taller is better too - there is a ashi ginga 180petty but I feel it might be a little short.

Thanks in advance!!

Also looking at 180mm Takamura vg10 gyuto - any difference really from their r2 lineup?

 

[daveb]

There's a Wat on bst that hits all your buttons and then some. 180mm, stainless clad blue. If I didn't have one I would be all over it.

Would likely be the best knife in your zip code.

 

[Gshep91]

There's a Wat on bst that hits all your buttons and then some. 180mm, stainless clad blue. If I didn't have one I would be all over it.

Would likely be the best knife in your zip code.

I saw that and I want it but it’s a bit out of budget unfortunately. You think it’s worth the double the Takamura vg10 180?

 

[Dan-]

YES

 

[Gshep91]

Okay okay y’all convinced me. Messaged the seller of the wat lol. Thanks guys! If it’s too late for it I’ll pick up a vg10 Takamura for cheap

 

[chefwp]

If that falls through check this out
https://www.aiandomknives.com/colle...kifusa-blue-super-gyuto-180mm-rosewood-handle

 

[NotAddictedYet]

I really dig my Ashi Ginga 180mm, it's not too much $$$

 

[Gshep91]

If that falls through check this out
https://www.aiandomknives.com/colle...kifusa-blue-super-gyuto-180mm-rosewood-handle

I just purchased the Watanabe! But thank you!

That’s one hell of a laser lol

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Congrats! The first two knives that immediately came to mind were a Wat Pro and Akifusa in AS that were mentioned. I own both and they are excellent.

 

[Choppin]

you’ll be happy with the Wat for sure

I have a 180 Ashi stainless yo-gyuto (gesshin version) and it’s awesome. 40mm tall is plenty for board work IMO. F&F is spot on and super low maintenance. I have a 180 petty from BlueWay also, solid vendor with great prices.

 

[Jovidah]

Keep in mind that the sizing on the Ashi is different between yo and wa handle, and the wa handle versions tend to run short.
The petties also tend to have rather low blade height; they're rather on the 'short suji' end of the spectrum.

 

[Gshep91]

you’ll be happy with the Wat for sure

I have a 180 Ashi stainless yo-gyuto (gesshin version) and it’s awesome. 40mm tall is plenty for board work IMO. F&F is spot on and super low maintenance. I have a 180 petty from BlueWay also, solid vendor with great prices.

Keep in mind that the sizing on the Ashi is different between yo and wa handle, and the wa handle versions tend to run short.
The petties also tend to have rather low blade height; they're rather on the 'short suji' end of the spectrum.

Thanks for the input!

It was more than I was expecting to spend for sure, but that seems to be the norm with this hobby
I’m slowly looking to replacing my 210 & 240 gyuto and my nakiri and will keep Ashi & Akifusa in mind!

 

[tostadas]

A used shibata r2 180 can sometimes be found within that price range. I'm a big fan of their smaller sizes and have given a couple to friends and family to use as their primary everyday knives. One nice thing about the shibata knives is that they have good quality control, so I'm confident that the fit and finish will be good to go out of the box.