Looking for a Nakiri to go with my V Santoku ; but they don't offer one .
So , Which Nakiri to match ?
So , Which Nakiri to match ?
So , Victorinox Nakiri ?
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Why a santoku and a nakiri? There's significant duplication of function there.
Given that you chose a santoku over a chef's knife, I'm guessing that you're very constrained on space. Maybe you might seek a larger petty-knife or short slicer that might allow you to use a point, or perhaps a paring knife for the smallest tasks?
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I'm a home cook preparing vegetarian for just myself ; just curious to try a Nakiri .
Going to get a Fibrox pairing .
Going to get a Fibrox pairing .
Get some simple well done carbon steel nakiri, don’t look for a ‘match’. What is your budget?
Well , the Fibrox Santoku was $45 .
I can spend more but looking for entry level .
I can spend more but looking for entry level .
It won't be easy to match the Fibrox on price, though I do believe that Kanetsune does make a nakiri in stainless-clad Takefu Shiro-2 that can be found on Ebay for ~$37 or so. I have no idea if it's a good deal, though.
(They have nicer ones in stainless-clad blue-steel and a more serious handle, but that's more than double the price of your Victorinox santoku and thus not within your price point.)
(They have nicer ones in stainless-clad blue-steel and a more serious handle, but that's more than double the price of your Victorinox santoku and thus not within your price point.)
Tojiro F-702A - It's a iron clad nakiri but it works. May not be the best version of White steel, but it seems to work decent enough. Daughter and Finacee like it better than any of my sharper knives. If it rusts, just go over it with a green scotch-brite pad. Won't stay pretty, but is functional. I sand-papered the d-handle to an oval, and with some mineral oil/beeswax it has a functional handle.
I came across this $32 Nakiri on MTC.com , AUS-8 Stain-Resistant Nakiri 160mm
Caddie AUS-8 Stain-Resistant Nakiri 160mm (6.3")
Caddie AUS-8 Stain-Resistant Nakiri 160mm (6.3")
Hida Tool carries a Tosa Carbon Nakiri that makes a great entry level knife. I have one just to try out new sharpening stones. Great little knife.
https://hidatool.com/item/2001
https://hidatool.com/item/2001
Ploppy Blobby
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Did you see the health warning
Did you see the health warning
That is California - I saw a similar set of warnings on a dyed piece of canvas.
It's a California thing. Pretty much everything has that warning label. Grocery stores, refineries, clothing stores, gas stations, restaurants...Did you see the health warning
They are physically located in California and thus subject to Prop 65. Knives don't cause cancer.
https://blog.knife-depot.com/whats-the-deal-with-cancer-warnings-on-knives/
https://blog.knife-depot.com/whats-the-deal-with-cancer-warnings-on-knives/
It's probably the resin/plastic ferrule.. California is weird...
Ploppy Blobby
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But they might, I've eaten loads of them!
Hell, wood dust can cause cancer, so don't sand the handle and snort it.
I shouldn't roll potato cancer sticks in wood dust?
Yet-Another-Dave
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Bad, though well intentioned, law. There are harsh punishments possible for not labeling something that causes cancer and no punishment for falsely labeling something that doesn't. Too many places label everything "to be safe", for the law to be very useful.
I don't notice it anymore.
Cancer warning fatigue. Somebody surely makes a living writing about it. I remember the first time I went to a restaurant in California. Before you are even allowed to sit down you have to see the warning wall. Warning: our crystal contains lead, our silver contains chromium, eating raw or undercooked food like what's on half our menu could kill you, our tuna contains mercury, alcohol is not good for your heart and causes fetal alcohol syndrome, caffeine is a stimulant and may be habit forming, cleaning chemicals we use contain carcinogens, some people don't wash their hands enough but the state of California says that we do, there's lead in the paint and asbestos in the ceiling, our rice tests high for arsenic, our to-go containers contain BPA, and our menus are highly flammable (though also biodegradable) but please don't litter or we will lose our liquor license.
So true. Yet, I don't feel I have to move. Sometimes get "grass is greener-itis" though.
So , any other Tosa makers to consider ?
That Caddie is out of stock at MTC till July .
I can go higher price .
That Caddie is out of stock at MTC till July .
I can go higher price .
I'm sure those will be very easy to keep very sharp, as they're blue-1 steel. However, to my understanding those are far above the price point you're looking at. For example, their nakiri seems to sell for $198:
https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=91733
If you're looking to spend that much more, then how does the JCK Deep Impact Blue Super seem to you? Its cladding will reduce a lot of the hassle, and at $140 it'll cost significantly less than the Murata (but still far above your Victorinox!).
https://japanesechefsknife.com/products/jck-natures-deep-impact-series-nakiri-165mm
Thanks .
So after that little Tosa detour , and thinking through this further , I've come to the conclusion , I'm looking for the best balance of price , out of the box sharpness , ease of maintaining that sharpness , and ease of use / maintenance .
That goes for a Nakiri and Santoku .
So after that little Tosa detour , and thinking through this further , I've come to the conclusion , I'm looking for the best balance of price , out of the box sharpness , ease of maintaining that sharpness , and ease of use / maintenance .
That goes for a Nakiri and Santoku .
This looks good : Tojiro DP Nakiri 165mm ITEM #: F-502 for $72
TOJIRO JAPAN » Blog Archive » TOJIRO VG10 Clad Steel with Bolster Nakiri 165mm
TOJIRO JAPAN » Blog Archive » TOJIRO VG10 Clad Steel with Bolster Nakiri 165mm
From : About kitchen knife | TOJIRO JAPAN
VG10
Remarkably hard, sharp, and durable, due to very purified cobalt contained in this stainless steel. It is hardly broken because of excellent flexibility brought by Molybdenum.
Molybdenum Vanadium Steel
Molybdenum and Vanadium contained in this stainless steel brings maximum abrasion and rust resistance. Also its long lasting sharpness makes it easy to maintain.
VG10
Remarkably hard, sharp, and durable, due to very purified cobalt contained in this stainless steel. It is hardly broken because of excellent flexibility brought by Molybdenum.
| Hardness | Sharpness | Durability | Corrosion Resistance | Re-sharpening | Sharpener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Excellent | Good | Average | Excellent | Suitable |
Molybdenum Vanadium Steel
Molybdenum and Vanadium contained in this stainless steel brings maximum abrasion and rust resistance. Also its long lasting sharpness makes it easy to maintain.
| Hardness | Sharpness | Durability | Corrosion Resistance | Re-sharpening | Sharpener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Average | Suitable |
