I know it's been discussed quite a bit around here, but I'd like to centralize as many opinions as possible about it in the same thread.
I think the question that bugs me the most is where you guys place value of a VG-10 knife. I encounter many of them on the market obviously, and surprisingly many of them at quite a high pricetag. From reading many comments around here, I had somewhat unconsciously determined a price threshold I wouldn't cross for it - say 200$ US or so for the usual Gyuto 210-240 landmark, and ideally much less expensive might tilt me towards buying one - the likes of Tojiro DP is correctly priced and is recognized to be decent.
Some knives offered at higher prices though come from reputable makers, and have characteristics I like very much.
I personally have only used and sharpened a Takayuki Damascus. Wasn't so hard to get sharp - wouldn't know about the quality and consistency of the heat treatment on those though.
I hope to get as much of your take on the matter as possible - just anything beyond the common line we already know: the bad ones are a PITA to sharpen.
Thanks!!
I think the question that bugs me the most is where you guys place value of a VG-10 knife. I encounter many of them on the market obviously, and surprisingly many of them at quite a high pricetag. From reading many comments around here, I had somewhat unconsciously determined a price threshold I wouldn't cross for it - say 200$ US or so for the usual Gyuto 210-240 landmark, and ideally much less expensive might tilt me towards buying one - the likes of Tojiro DP is correctly priced and is recognized to be decent.
Some knives offered at higher prices though come from reputable makers, and have characteristics I like very much.
I personally have only used and sharpened a Takayuki Damascus. Wasn't so hard to get sharp - wouldn't know about the quality and consistency of the heat treatment on those though.
I hope to get as much of your take on the matter as possible - just anything beyond the common line we already know: the bad ones are a PITA to sharpen.
Thanks!!