the best japanese knifes
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Buy some Granton Wragg knives.
http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/cutlery/catalog/i...
Made in Sheffield.
http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/cutlery/catalog/i...
Made in Sheffield.
Edited by jamoor on Thursday 11th June 18:10
www.japanesechefsknife.com thats where i get mine from, theyre excellent.
Edited by taldo50 on Thursday 11th June 00:15
If you're going to be in Japan, look for Masamoto knives - the VG series in particular. They are very, very highly regarded. Otherwise, Hattori are very good (but perhaps not as widely available as Masamoto), as are Hiromoto and Misono.
In terms of what types of knives to get, I would recommend a 240mm Gyuto and a 120mm Petty as a starting point - you will do 95% of cutting with these two.
In terms of what types of knives to get, I would recommend a 240mm Gyuto and a 120mm Petty as a starting point - you will do 95% of cutting with these two.
Edited by uncinqsix on Thursday 11th June 00:31
I've noticed that the really expensive Japanese knife 'sets' consist of one mahoosive blade and one small parer. These are the two I use the least from my set.
The one I use most is the 'vegetable knife' on the right. It's a wierd shape but is beautifully weighted in the hand, and goes through a tomato - or indeed anything - like you would not believe:
The one I use most is the 'vegetable knife' on the right. It's a wierd shape but is beautifully weighted in the hand, and goes through a tomato - or indeed anything - like you would not believe:
If you want a souvenir get a Hattori. Very good, very beautiful, very expensive; but you'll worry that you aren't treating her well enough IYSWIM.
I have a pair of Hiromoto HCs, and they are a great 'everyday' knife- special enough that you'll sharpen them, but cheap enough that you'll use them.
I have a pair of Hiromoto HCs, and they are a great 'everyday' knife- special enough that you'll sharpen them, but cheap enough that you'll use them.
Mobile Chicane said:
I've noticed that the really expensive Japanese knife 'sets' consist of one mahoosive blade and one small parer. These are the two I use the least from my set.
The one I use most is the 'vegetable knife' on the right. It's a wierd shape but is beautifully weighted in the hand, and goes through a tomato - or indeed anything - like you would not believe:
Must say I also use that veg knife a lot also!The one I use most is the 'vegetable knife' on the right. It's a wierd shape but is beautifully weighted in the hand, and goes through a tomato - or indeed anything - like you would not believe:
taldo50 said:
www.japanesechefsknife.com thats where i get mine from, theyre excellent.
Bingo, anything from here is top quality, I've purchased several from there and been very happy with them all. Nothing like that overpriced global tripe Edited by taldo50 on Thursday 11th June 00:15
uncinqsix said:
If you're going to be in Japan, look for Masamoto knives - the VG series in particular. They are very, very highly regarded. Otherwise, Hattori are very good (but perhaps not as widely available as Masamoto), as are Hiromoto and Misono.
In terms of what types of knives to get, I would recommend a 240mm Gyuto and a 120mm Petty as a starting point - you will do 95% of cutting with these two.
I'd second Masamoto, the VG series is excellent if you want a hassle free knife. In terms of what types of knives to get, I would recommend a 240mm Gyuto and a 120mm Petty as a starting point - you will do 95% of cutting with these two.
Edited by uncinqsix on Thursday 11th June 00:31
If you're getting it as a piece of art, it's got to be a Damascus blade - as others have mentioned, Hattori do very nice versions.
Personally I wouldn't get anything that's easily available in the UK and commercially mass produced like Global, Shun, Kyocera, Tojiro etc.
grumbledoak said:
If you want a souvenir get a Hattori. Very good, very beautiful, very expensive; but you'll worry that you aren't treating her well enough IYSWIM.
I have a pair of Hiromoto HCs, and they are a great 'everyday' knife- special enough that you'll sharpen them, but cheap enough that you'll use them.
My Hattoris get used as everyday knives - no point in having them if you don't use them. The Hiromoto HC does also get a good bit of use though...I have a pair of Hiromoto HCs, and they are a great 'everyday' knife- special enough that you'll sharpen them, but cheap enough that you'll use them.
jamoor said:
Buy some Granton Wragg knives.
http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/cutlery/catalog/i...
Made in Sheffield.
Would that be Ragg?http://www.sheffield-cutlery.com/cutlery/catalog/i...
Made in Sheffield.
http://www.granton-knives.co.uk/
Edited by VX Foxy on Thursday 11th June 20:59
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