HappyamateurDK
Senior Member
Hi all.
Made a big decision today.. bought my very first WA handled knife. And a for me..quit expensive one.
I tried a lot of different knives, at the store. But ended up choosing a konosuke HD2 210 gyuto with a laurel WA handle.
I was so impressed with the cutting performance and lightness of the knife. And the handle felt great for pinch grip.
But I can't help wondering.. is the WA handle construction especially weak ? I know it is not as strong as a fully forged western handle. But is loose/cracking handles a problem on the konosuke or WA handles in general if not babied.
Have a nice day
Made a big decision today.. bought my very first WA handled knife. And a for me..quit expensive one.
I tried a lot of different knives, at the store. But ended up choosing a konosuke HD2 210 gyuto with a laurel WA handle.
I was so impressed with the cutting performance and lightness of the knife. And the handle felt great for pinch grip.
But I can't help wondering.. is the WA handle construction especially weak ? I know it is not as strong as a fully forged western handle. But is loose/cracking handles a problem on the konosuke or WA handles in general if not babied.
Have a nice day