Hello,
After some research, I am planning on getting this knife for our first good knife.
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/mavg1sa1 ... 1535918595
I want an all around knife and one small enough my wife will use it. Good choice?
Also, I am trying to decide between these 2 for the second knife:
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/mawh2gy21.html
(When will it be back in stock?)
And
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tachgy21.html
For me. Thoughts?
As for sharpening for all these knives, what would you recommend I start out with?
Thanks!
Dan
First Japanese knives.
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Re: First Japanese knives.
The makoto is really nice. Much nicer than the price point would suggest. It’s not crazy thin overall but takes an impressive edge and the white steel is stupid easy to sharpen. The handle is finished really nicely as well, better than many more expensive knives. I’d wait for that one. I have the 210 but might pick up a 240 if they ever come in stock
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Thanks for posting my question!
My only concern with getting a Gyutos first is that it will be to big for my wife. Looking for something 150-170mm for her.
My only concern with getting a Gyutos first is that it will be to big for my wife. Looking for something 150-170mm for her.
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Re: First Japanese knives.
They do make 180 Gyutos if you don't want a Santoku. I have one and I use it quite a bit.I might add though, that my wife always grabs a Petty,no matter what she is cutting.
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Re: First Japanese knives
I've never seen anything with prices, but there is a book that I think is aptly named "German Knife and Sword Makers" (I got it from the library a couple years ago) that goes through the history of the region. I think ere have been several thousand makers and marks in that region, kind of like looking at Japanese knife makers at a shop in Japan. Pricing is what you agree to - I bought a Kikuichi that looks like a Deba from the middle 1700's that the seller thought was worth over $2K (he priced it at 250K yen) and I bought it a year later for $200 after he had not sold it yet. But with eBay and other places, you should be able to get approximate values.Adam41kKax wrote: ↑Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:16 am I am looking for a knife publication that lists the knife manufacturers of Solingen Germany to identify the knives made and their values?
Any suggestions?
I have a nice set of trident knives that were given to me many years ago that date to the mid 30's - they made good stuff, but I'm torn as to what to do with them - they kind of hold some Nazi stigma - maybe burn them for good measure.