Knife porn thread

Very nice

Shouldn’t look like they should be etched/stamped in!

For the money these look good (not as fancy looking though) -
https://store.burrfection.com/products/tojiro-dp-vg10-210mm-kiritsuke?pr_prod_strat=collection_fallback&pr_rec_pid=4597532622944&pr_ref_pid=4597532721248&pr_seq=uniform

@Colin_the_Bald @Acliff Yeah, looks totally printed!! Oh well, at least it's given me the impetus to find something nice and actually buy it... Tho' true Damascus is probably out of my league and it's a total vanity purchase, I really don't need another kitchen knife...

I've got a 9' gyuto and a petty from the same series as my main knives. Lovely knives and no need to be precious about them.

Spend the money re tiling the kitchen instead?

Lols

https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-eden-quality-classic-damast-santoku-knife-18-cm.htm
Well priced, probably not fancy enough?

Piccy no worky... What is it?

Sorry, was a link not a picture!
Updated.

A traditional Japanese knife is what I'm really after, I'm thinking a Nakiri just cuz I love the shape so much... I still miss my cheapo TK Maxx one that lasted about three months before it fell apart... Loved that knife...

You hung on to a new love for 3 months? Respect.

https://youtu.be/KesiP3CmQ-I

The way to get Damascus to appear is to etch the knife. In this case, however, it looks like they left it in a bit tooo long.

If I wanted at least one superb kitchen knife, what would people go for... I want something decent, fed up with my budget kitchen set.

I used a Henckels 4 star chef's knife as my everyday, everything kitchen knife for over 10 years. Eventually it became slightly concave near the bolster, from sharpening.

This one: https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-four-star-cook-s-knife-10.htm

I replaced it with a Wusthof Santoku which is now my everyday, everything knife.

This one: https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-classic-santoku-knife-6-5-with-granton-edge.htm

Although after clicking on something @Acliff linked above, I'm considering buying one of these as well:

https://store.burrfection.com/products/ryky-tran-vg10-gyuto

Depends on budget?

Nice choice!

I inherited a Henckels 4 star chef, and pairing knives from my mum, probably 20-30 years old.

The Burrfection chap has a YouTube channel, but the prices seem quite fair. The Torjiro DP knives look cheaper than almost anywhere else.

Some absolute stunners on there too.

As in you're genuinely asking for you? Or it's a game?

Super dull response, but if it's the former go to a shop with a good range and try a load out in your budget. Then buy the one you like the best.

For e. g. Borough Kitchen Cook Shop & Cook School in Hampstead is good (the one in Borough had pointless staff when I went).

If it's the later, probably a Wusthof chefs knife or something Japanese with a fancy handle (but not one that looks like it's come of a kung-fu movie).

the b-stock knives on there are lovely. Was tempted.

I like these two, both made in Japan, both around the AU$200 mark... Still window shopping while I wait for my refund for the fake Damascus thing...

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Also not to labour the point but the reasons comparing a selection in real life are important are, 1) all decent knives that are maintained function as well as each other - so personal taste is the only measure. 2) it will prevent you buying based on features and thus reduce likelihood of buyers remorse.

Sharpening nerds: I recently bought a Naniwa flattening stone and it is bowed: Convex on the ridged side so that each end hovers about 0.5 -1mm off the surface. Is this normal?

I have a very nice gyuto that looks etched but is 100% hand forged Damascus. It really depends on the finish.

I dont know if it's been recommended here but https://japanesechefsknife.com/ is great for knives from all price points. I've bought a couple from him over the years and they are always well priced and without custom fees.

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Genuinely asking for me, for using everyday. At the point where I want to buy once, something that is decent and will last with care.

the goodly people at blenheim forge would see you right. also, you can buy local!

presuming you live in south london that is.