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Japanese vs German knives
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:41 pm
Looking to replace my Zwilling Henkel chefs knife. 25yrs of hard service, held up very well. Planned on going with either top of the line Henkel or Wustof but I'm interested in Japanese. Under $150 for 8" chefs knives. School me please.
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Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:42 pm to txtigersw
Valyrian Steel>Jap/Kraut Steel
Posted on 3/25/16 at 2:45 pm to txtigersw
Posted on 3/25/16 at 3:57 pm to txtigersw
Only Wusthof and Cutco in my house 
Posted on 3/25/16 at 5:28 pm to txtigersw
I have a Shun Premier that I love. It's much lighter than my Wusthof Grand Prix.
Posted on 3/25/16 at 6:08 pm to Trout Bandit
8" Global is a solid Japanese option that can be had on Amazon for around $80 I think.
Posted on 3/25/16 at 6:28 pm to txtigersw
I prefer Japanese steel. It's harder and seems to hold an edge better. Shun is perfect for affordability albeit they're expensive.
Posted on 3/25/16 at 7:42 pm to txtigersw
I have both Japanese and German knives in service at my house. I use them for different tasks. German knives generally have a more forgiving steel and a heavier spine and are perfect for cutting meat and getting around bones. Japanese knives are fast and stiff, they hold an an edge like a boss. I love them for flying through veggie prep. I have a Henckels block set for regular around the house work as well. Richmond Laser, MAC knives, Shun, Tanaka, are all solid Japan brands. Check out ChefKnivesToGo I've bought two knives through them for good prices and had smooth transactions
Posted on 3/26/16 at 5:59 am to txtigersw
Go to chefknivestogo and look at their stuff. Plenty of real Japanese knives to be had around $150 or so. Very good forum as well. You basically tell them your needs and they give you suggestions for a knife. That being said.... You need to keep the Henkel for cutting through bones etc. the jap steel is not made for cutting through bones etc unless it's a cleaver.
I have one from that site and I love it. Gets sharp as frick and is great for veges, fish etc. have to watch out for full reactive carbon blades though. Have to keep it wiped down during uses. There are other options though.
I have one from that site and I love it. Gets sharp as frick and is great for veges, fish etc. have to watch out for full reactive carbon blades though. Have to keep it wiped down during uses. There are other options though.
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