Sujihiki recommendations

[Ktva]

LOCATION: Finland

KNIFE TYPE: Sujihiki
Are you right or left handed: Right
Handle: Wa (octagon or D)
Lenght: 270mm
Do you require a stainless knife? No
What is your absolute maximum budget for your knife? 200-250€ (buying from US isn’t a problem)

KNIFE USE
Use: Home
Tasks: Slicing protein
What knife, if any, are you replacing: None
Grip: Pinch
Edge Retention: Doesn’t matter, I’m home cook so I can sharpen when ever it’s needed

KNIFE MAINTENANCE
Do you use a bamboo, wood, rubber, or synthetic cutting board: No
Do you sharpen your own knives: Yes
Are you interested in purchasing sharpening products for your knives: No

SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
I have been looking some alternatives. Any comments or other suggestions I should check? Gesshin Ginga white #2 would be nice and basically I’m willing to stretch my budget if it is really good and better than other options.

Alternatives at the moment:
CC: Makoto Kurosaki SG-2 sujihiki
CC: Shiro Kamo aogami #2 iron damascus sujihiki
JNS: Kaeru kasumi stainless sujihiki
JKI: Gesshin Uraku stainless 270mm sujihiki

 

[labor of love]

Wakui is worth your consideration.

 

[Ktva]

Wakui is worth your consideration.

Really interesting option, thanks!

 

[GorillaGrunt]

I’d say Mazaki

 

[Gjackson98]

I have purchased a Tanaka blue 2 suji 270mm with stainless clad from Knives and stone before. It’s pretty good stuff and within your budget. http://www.knivesandstones.com/tanaka-blue-2-nashiji-sujihiki-270mm-stainless-clad/

 

[Ktva]

I’d say Mazaki

This seems to be one I have to consider, thanks.

I have purchased a Tanaka blue 2 suji 270mm with stainless clad from Knives and stone before. It’s pretty good stuff and within your budget. http://www.knivesandstones.com/tanaka-blue-2-nashiji-sujihiki-270mm-stainless-clad/

Interesting but because of shipping, customs and taxes it becomes quite expensive.

 

[atb]

mazaki. easy to sharpen, sturdy as hell at a good price.

carbon knife co has em right now

 

[Ktva]

Finally decided to buy Wakui Migaki 270mm. Let’s see how it performs.

 

[Alder26]

please let us know how it works out!