Perfect 240 suji
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Perfect 240 suji
)Pro or home cook? Pro
2)What kind of knife do you want? (Gyuto, Santuko, Petty, Paring, Sujihiki, etc.) Suji
3) What size knife do you want? 240
4)How much do you want to spend? Under$250
5) Do you prefer all stainless, stainless clad over reactive carbon, or all reactive carbon construction? Stainless clad or all stainless
6)Do you prefer Western or Japanese handle? Either
7)What are your main knife/knives now? Don’t have any suji right now
8)Are your knife skills excellent, good, fair? Good
9)What cutting techniques do you prefer? Are you a rocker, chopper or push/pull cutter? Slicing in this case
10)Do you know how to sharpen? Yes
In this case, I really want a one and done Suji. I know most people rec a 270, but I never use a knife that big anymore. I honestly feel like I could get by with a 210 in most case, but when looking for the perfect suji, I would lean toward a 240. Doesn’t have to be high hrc.
My real requirements are that it;
1. Has Kanji
2. Is stiff yet flexy for various tasks
3. Is durable for tough tasks.
I would have just bought a kohetsu AS suji already, but it doesn’t come in 240, and wonder if it’s too hard for rough usage.
I’ve looked in many spots and have a hard time finding anything that meets my hopes, and isn’t crazy expensive for what I consider a limited usage knife.
Thanks for the help.
2)What kind of knife do you want? (Gyuto, Santuko, Petty, Paring, Sujihiki, etc.) Suji
3) What size knife do you want? 240
4)How much do you want to spend? Under$250
5) Do you prefer all stainless, stainless clad over reactive carbon, or all reactive carbon construction? Stainless clad or all stainless
6)Do you prefer Western or Japanese handle? Either
7)What are your main knife/knives now? Don’t have any suji right now
8)Are your knife skills excellent, good, fair? Good
9)What cutting techniques do you prefer? Are you a rocker, chopper or push/pull cutter? Slicing in this case
10)Do you know how to sharpen? Yes
In this case, I really want a one and done Suji. I know most people rec a 270, but I never use a knife that big anymore. I honestly feel like I could get by with a 210 in most case, but when looking for the perfect suji, I would lean toward a 240. Doesn’t have to be high hrc.
My real requirements are that it;
1. Has Kanji
2. Is stiff yet flexy for various tasks
3. Is durable for tough tasks.
I would have just bought a kohetsu AS suji already, but it doesn’t come in 240, and wonder if it’s too hard for rough usage.
I’ve looked in many spots and have a hard time finding anything that meets my hopes, and isn’t crazy expensive for what I consider a limited usage knife.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
Mark just added a 240mm Kanehide Bessaku TK Suji at $80:
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kabesuri24.html
Did you consider it? I have the original 270 and think it a great purpose-made value.
My Saji Ginsan Yanagiba also came to mind. Do you own any Yanagiba? My 210 is a beautifully crafted knife, and the 240 recently came back in stock. At $175, it also seems a good value. Depending on what you plan to slice, might this be an alternative?
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tasa24yaho.html
I'll guess the Saji might be a bit more flexible than the Bessaku.. but maybe not since it's san mai and not monosteel..
Others comment?
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kabesuri24.html
Did you consider it? I have the original 270 and think it a great purpose-made value.
My Saji Ginsan Yanagiba also came to mind. Do you own any Yanagiba? My 210 is a beautifully crafted knife, and the 240 recently came back in stock. At $175, it also seems a good value. Depending on what you plan to slice, might this be an alternative?
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tasa24yaho.html
I'll guess the Saji might be a bit more flexible than the Bessaku.. but maybe not since it's san mai and not monosteel..
Others comment?
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
Totally looked at it. I’m just such a priss about real kanji, especially if I want it to be a forever knife.Cahudson42 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:30 pm Mark just added a 240mm Kanehide Bessaku TK Suji at $80:
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kabesuri24.html
Did you consider it? I have the original 270 and think it a great purpose-made value.
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
What do you mean by real kanji? Do you mean chiseled?
I would have tossed in a rec for the misuno dragon but it's not stainless... although not terribly reacitve.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/misono7.html
It's tough, has some flex so you can use it to fillet, sharpens up easy. The kanji is stamped (not embossed) but not hand chiseled...
I would have tossed in a rec for the misuno dragon but it's not stainless... although not terribly reacitve.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/misono7.html
It's tough, has some flex so you can use it to fillet, sharpens up easy. The kanji is stamped (not embossed) but not hand chiseled...
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
I've gotten to be the same way Spense. Just can't stomach lasered or screened kanji anymore.Chefspence wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:06 pm ...I’m just such a priss about real kanji, especially if I want it to be a forever knife.
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
Yes. Much prefer chiseled, though something embossed or stamped like the Kono hd style would wirkKalaeb wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:58 pm What do you mean by real kanji? Do you mean chiseled?
I would have tossed in a rec for the misuno dragon but it's not stainless... although not terribly reacitve.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/misono7.html
It's tough, has some flex so you can use it to fillet, sharpens up easy. The kanji is stamped (not embossed) but not hand chiseled...
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
I know! Even the Shibata layering is only so so to me. Still much better than screening. I just want something that lasts. Maybe I could have someone laser etch on a knife for me.Jeff B wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:53 amI've gotten to be the same way Spense. Just can't stomach lasered or screened kanji anymore.Chefspence wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:06 pm ...I’m just such a priss about real kanji, especially if I want it to be a forever knife.
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Ya, I really do think chiseled kanji is the best. Maybe it’s just not so available on thinner sujisKalaeb wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:58 pm What do you mean by real kanji? Do you mean chiseled?
I would have tossed in a rec for the misuno dragon but it's not stainless... although not terribly reacitve.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/misono7.html
It's tough, has some flex so you can use it to fillet, sharpens up easy. The kanji is stamped (not embossed) but not hand chiseled...
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
Right! The screening just doesn’t last. Hate thatJeff B wrote: ↑Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:53 amI've gotten to be the same way Spense. Just can't stomach lasered or screened kanji anymore.Chefspence wrote: ↑Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:06 pm ...I’m just such a priss about real kanji, especially if I want it to be a forever knife.
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
What about a Ginga? I can't tell if they are stamped or screened, but they look like they might be stamped.
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No, just got back from a vacation and have to buy a new ac for the house. Have seen a couple prospects, but they seem to jump up in price so much when they have embossed kanji. Wondering if it’s really worth it.
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I saw some on aframestokyo, I think, they look like they’d fit my bill. I just don’t understand the price. I don’t use a suji very much, so having difficulty swallowing that
Re: Perfect 240 suji
My mind immediately jumped to a Tadafusa or a Wakui.Chefspence wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:45 pmNo, just got back from a vacation and have to buy a new ac for the house. Have seen a couple prospects, but they seem to jump up in price so much when they have embossed kanji. Wondering if it’s really worth it.
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You must be thinking of something different. I meant a Geshsin Ginga. Price and profile are a virtual exact fit.Chefspence wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:48 pmI saw some on aframestokyo, I think, they look like they’d fit my bill. I just don’t understand the price. I don’t use a suji very much, so having difficulty swallowing that
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Yep sorry I was thinking a tadatsuna. So,...JKI?salemj wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:26 amYou must be thinking of something different. I meant a Geshsin Ginga. Price and profile are a virtual exact fit.Chefspence wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:48 pmI saw some on aframestokyo, I think, they look like they’d fit my bill. I just don’t understand the price. I don’t use a suji very much, so having difficulty swallowing that
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Re: Perfect 240 suji
Yeah. Western or Wa for stainless 240 come in within 5 bucks of your limit. I've never used these knives or anything, and I don't have much to say about them or JKI imports here, but I will say that I wouldn't hesitate for one moment to give one of their knives a try if it "fit the bill" for what I was looking for. I have contacted Jon in the past to discuss things and he's always been fantastic. In the past, my impression has always been that Jon designs his knives very carefully, and that their specs are just slightly different than what I am usually looking for, but I think they hit the "sweet spot" for a lot of people, especially professionals. I'm sure there are obvious reasons his options are not discussed more on this forum, but in this case, it really seems like the appropriate option and it would be silly not to discuss it in this thread. Maybe someone else will chime in who has experience with these knives, but the reality is you can pretty clearly see what you are getting, and there's plenty of discussion of them elsewhere, too, from what I gather.Chefspence wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:49 pmYep sorry I was thinking a tadatsuna. So,...JKI?salemj wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 10:26 amYou must be thinking of something different. I meant a Geshsin Ginga. Price and profile are a virtual exact fit.Chefspence wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:48 pm
I saw some on aframestokyo, I think, they look like they’d fit my bill. I just don’t understand the price. I don’t use a suji very much, so having difficulty swallowing that
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Totally understand. I don’t generally discuss other sites here either, but that’s the one I did see that hit my hopes. Thanks Joe.salemj wrote: ↑Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:01 pmYeah. Western or Wa for stainless 240 come in within 5 bucks of your limit. I've never used these knives or anything, and I don't have much to say about them or JKI imports here, but I will say that I wouldn't hesitate for one moment to give one of their knives a try if it "fit the bill" for what I was looking for. I have contacted Jon in the past to discuss things and he's always been fantastic. In the past, my impression has always been that Jon designs his knives very carefully, and that their specs are just slightly different than what I am usually looking for, but I think they hit the "sweet spot" for a lot of people, especially professionals. I'm sure there are obvious reasons his options are not discussed more on this forum, but in this case, it really seems like the appropriate option and it would be silly not to discuss it in this thread. Maybe someone else will chime in who has experience with these knives, but the reality is you can pretty clearly see what you are getting, and there's plenty of discussion of them elsewhere, too, from what I gather.