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$99 for a tojiro dp seems to be a better deal to me than any shun or mayabi offering.
only $75 from amazon which is where i got mine :thumbsup:$99 for a tojiro dp seems to be a better deal to me than any shun or mayabi offering.
It almost feels in your hand like a German knife that is pretending to be Japanese. And yes, the blade was quite thick. Personally, it was not my thing. And yes, I think there are a lot of other knives that I like better in the same price range. .
There are 6 Shuns in my home. Two of them are my son's. I bought all of mine from eBay either used or "floor models". They continue to serve me VERY well, sharpen to an edge that I'm quite impressed with, have shown no sign of chipping, or failing in any way. To this, I add the following caveats.
1. I am NOT a working chef. My needs aren't nearly as demanding as those who are "on the line" will have.
2. I am NOT a knife snob. I LOVE great knives. I also LOVE solid, functional knives, especially when I can get a steal of a deal on them.
3. I have been told I have "hobby ADD". This means I've been on lots of web forums over the years. I've noticed common human trends on all of them. Some folk absolutely MUST have "the best" and what they have must be the end-all be all. Some folks are like that. It doesn't make them bad. Others could care less about "brand" and are seeking to get the job done with some level of "affordability" that is unique to them. They demand quality, but not necessarily "the best". They are very loyal to the task at hand, but not so much to "brands". These two basic personalities annoy the snot out of each other. Transparency demands that I confess my membership in the latter group.
For me, getting great deals on Shun knives has served me well. The knives serve me well. I included the rest to provide context, since I'm new to the discussions here.
A lot of wisdom shared here. I'm in the echelon crowd but appreciate those that are not. Can't stand those in the middle
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