Versatile knife thread

[Alexec]

No need to say much.
I am actively consulting in a very tiny kitchen, doesnt even fits a second person on the peak hour. Its a morning venue, mostly breakfast, a little lunch. The concept requires prep to be done as soon as the order comes. Besides sauces, condiments,batters and relishes, everything else has to be cut as the order process.
Long story short, I need a knife that I do not need to look after every minute, but stays sharp for a little while. Not fragile enough to be at risk while in that tiny space.
Please and thanks.

 

[zizirex]

A Santoku or Good 150 Petty would be the best then.
I'm leaning toward Takamura R2 150 Petty for this kinda task.

 

[Eloh]

Tojiro dp 180mm gyuto or similar, or even better an ashi 180mm stainless gyuto.
The latter one works very well with a dick micro polishing rod, so you can keep it sharp for a long time without much hassle...

Or maybe something even more simple, robust and tough like a small victorinox or dick pro dynamic. It all depends on what kind of care the knives will be treated with. A softer robust knife is probably the safest bet and not as expensive.

 

[Chuckles]

These are the two I have liked in similar contexts.


https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-47720-Firbox-Chefs-Knife/dp/B0019WURPG

https://www.amazon.com/Mac-Knife-Su...ocphy=9019670&hvtargid=pla-318865467289&psc=1

 

[dafox]

Or maybe one of these in 150, 180, or 210? Aus8 steel, very forgiving, sharpens easily, ok edge retention.
https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...to-japanesechefsknife-com?variant=28871167747

 

[daveb]

I would like a 180 gyuto for this task. Stainless for the no fuss.

At the inexpensive end of the spectrum the Susin Western Inox https://www.korin.com/HSU-INGY-180

More expensive, the Gesshin Ginga is the knife I use when catering. https://www.japaneseknifeimports.co...oducts/gesshin-ginga-180mm-stainless-wa-gyuto

 

[CoteRotie]

I'd agree with those who said Gesshin Ginga or Ashi 180mm stainless Gyuto. Some people may not like the food release since these are laser-like, but I prefer thinner knives.

 

[Matus]

Yoshikane SKD santoku might be worth checking out.

 

[WildBoar]

Harner 210 line knife in XHP?

 

[Ochazuke]

For me the Gesshin Stainless was one of the better line knives.

It’s easy on the pocketbook and is a good all-rounder. It can also take a decent beating.

 

[GorillaGrunt]

Hiragatake SLD 180mm?

 

[Matus]

Also, if you do not mind the rustic finish, than look for a 165 Zakuri funayuki. You should be able to find one for around $100. Hard to beat value wise. HT of the blue 2 is great too.