Knife Thread

tomw92 · 4 Feb 2022 at 09:26

Hi Folks,

Got my 30th coming up and would like to treat myself to a couple of better quality knives as I am finding myself cooking more and more.

I have a Sabatier knife set from donkeys ago for dealing with the day-to-day/wife tasks, but would like to add a separate Gyuto and Petty (I think that these two complement each other pretty well?) for my own personal use.

The budget is £200 for the two and I am completely open to suggestions, and to be corrected on any of the above.

Judging by the recommendations in this thread I was thinking of these two:

https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...3-layer-vg-10-core-210mm-gyuto-knife-fujitora

https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...vg-10-core-150mm-petty-utility-knife-fujitora

Unless you kind lot can recommend anything better quality for the budget?

Thanks!

AdamM6 · 5 Feb 2022 at 11:36

tomw92 said:
Hi Folks,

Got my 30th coming up and would like to treat myself to a couple of better quality knives as I am finding myself cooking more and more.

I have a Sabatier knife set from donkeys ago for dealing with the day-to-day/wife tasks, but would like to add a separate Gyuto and Petty (I think that these two complement each other pretty well?) for my own personal use.

The budget is £200 for the two and I am completely open to suggestions, and to be corrected on any of the above.

Judging by the recommendations in this thread I was thinking of these two:

https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...3-layer-vg-10-core-210mm-gyuto-knife-fujitora

https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...vg-10-core-150mm-petty-utility-knife-fujitora

Unless you kind lot can recommend anything better quality for the budget?

Thanks!

I would look at one good knife with your budget rather then 2 mediocre ones.

A 210mm stainless Gyuto would be perfect, have a look at these:-

Takamura VG10 Migaki 210mm Gyuto (thesharpchef.co.uk)

Misono UX10 gyuto knife 21cm 8 2" 712 (knivesforchefs.co.uk)

Misono 440 gyuto knife 210mm 8 2" 812 (knivesforchefs.co.uk)

tomw92 · 5 Feb 2022 at 22:04

Thanks man, I’m leaning towards the UX10. They get some great reviews!

Goose · 6 Feb 2022 at 15:50

Could anyone give me there opinions on these knives? It'll be the first decent knife i've ever bought and I dont really know much about them, the selection below were chosen simply based on price and looks.

https://www.kitchenknives.co.uk/kni...sthof-urban-farmer-17cm-santoku-wt1025246017/
https://www.kitchenknives.co.uk/knives/santoku-knives/wusthof-gourmet-17cm-santoku-wt1025046017/
https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...cobalt-3-layer-vg-10-core-170mm-santoku-knife
https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...vg1-nashiji-santoku-japanese-chef-knife-170mm
https://cuttingedgeknives.co.uk/collections/santoku-knives/products/masutani-v1-santoku

The last two are probably my favourites

Thanks

Raikiri · 6 Feb 2022 at 16:26

Of those I'd buy the Tojiro as it has the hardest steel and they're well known/used in professional kitchens, although I would consider this as well: https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...-hamono-ginsan-silver-3-nashiji-180mm-santoku

It's a little larger, so a little more versatile and uses a slightly harder steel so should stay sharper for longer.

AdamM6 · 7 Feb 2022 at 23:14

tomw92 said:
Thanks man, I’m leaning towards the UX10. They get some great reviews!

The UX10 is one of my favourite western handled chef's knifes, great fit and finish, great blade profile and easy to sharpen.

I see them all the time in two and three star kitchen's!

AdamM6 · 8 Feb 2022 at 09:26

Goose said:
Could anyone give me there opinions on these knives? It'll be the first decent knife i've ever bought and I dont really know much about them, the selection below were chosen simply based on price and looks.

https://www.kitchenknives.co.uk/kni...sthof-urban-farmer-17cm-santoku-wt1025246017/
https://www.kitchenknives.co.uk/knives/santoku-knives/wusthof-gourmet-17cm-santoku-wt1025046017/
https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...cobalt-3-layer-vg-10-core-170mm-santoku-knife
https://thesharpchef.co.uk/collecti...vg1-nashiji-santoku-japanese-chef-knife-170mm
https://cuttingedgeknives.co.uk/collections/santoku-knives/products/masutani-v1-santoku

The last two are probably my favourites

Thanks

A couple of questions and I will give you some suggestions:-

What are you going to use the knife for?
How will you sharpen your new knife?
What is your top end budget?

mattyfez · 9 Feb 2022 at 15:03

This gotta be worth a look? VG10 japanese steel?

https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-damascus-67-santoku-knife-18cm-7in

Goose · 9 Feb 2022 at 15:53

Thanks for the suggestions, I ended up going for the Masutani VG1 Nashiji in the end, mostly because I thought it looked pretty

mattyfez · 15 Feb 2022 at 18:14

Goose said:
Thanks for the suggestions, I ended up going for the Masutani VG1 Nashiji in the end, mostly because I thought it looked pretty

I think, being totally honest that's a good shout. As long as it's made out of decent steel, of which there are many verities, and decent construction/handle then just pick one that you like the look of.

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 11:24

Just a PSA if anyone is looking for a cheap addition,
https://www.procook.co.uk/shop/knives-scissors/procook-nihon

£10 for a chefs or santoku, total bargain.

Raymond Lin · 23 Feb 2022 at 12:51

mattyfez said:
Just a PSA if anyone is looking for a cheap addition,
https://www.procook.co.uk/shop/knives-scissors/procook-nihon

£10 for a chefs or santoku, total bargain.

Thanks for that! Ordered one (the Chef's Knife).

robfosters · 23 Feb 2022 at 12:54

I was going to post that as well. Mines on the way. £10 is peanuts for that.

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 13:56

I just ordered the 3 piece set, as my kitchen knives are ratty and horrible. Seems a no-brainer for £20. Whilst not high end artisan Japanese steel, it's still good quality German steel.

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 14:27

I'm not sure if they are full tang or not, I don't suppose i'll be using them intensivley enough to matter too much, but would be nice.

Raymond Lin · 23 Feb 2022 at 14:44

mattyfez said:
I'm not sure if they are full tang or not, I don't suppose i'll be using them intensivley enough to matter too much, but would be nice.

It doesn't look like it, I suspect the end cap is just stuck on. unless the wood handle is in 2 pieces, will check for seams when i get it i guess.

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 15:29

Raymond Lin said:
It doesn't look like it, I suspect the end cap is just stuck on. unless the wood handle is in 2 pieces, will check for seams when i get it i guess.

I suspect the same, still, decent knife for a bargain price, I think.

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 15:35

I bought my mate this for xmas, he's seriously in love with it, very obviously full tang and a higher quaility steel, but it was £40, rather than a tenner, so I guess you get what you pay for https://www.procook.co.uk/product/p...sto_source=cmp&nosto=62165070ae36831021bbfc1d

Pretty sure the Nihon ones will do me fine, though, especially at that price.

Raymond Lin · 23 Feb 2022 at 15:44

I already have a Santoku from Tog, I got it cheap when the local kitchen store closed. It's a while ago, I paid like £80 for it? I also have another cheap one from TK maxx with a plastic handle, which is full tang. I use that the most actually as it's cheap.

https://www.togknives.com/product/santoku-knife/

mattyfez · 23 Feb 2022 at 16:52

Nice looking knife, that TOG one, I'd be interested to see what you think of the £10 nihon

I was going to buy some slightly more expensive knives, but I'm far from a chef!