Have you checked out the entry level miyabi knives? I would say they are on par with most mcusta kitchen knives. Both mass produced. I had a mcusta utility years ago and found it a bit flimsy but it may of just been the utility from that range.
Yeah that's right, Miyabi by zwilling. I think you are right, they are generally a bit more pricey though I did see this nice gyuto that has either been priced wrong (seen as the smaller size is more expensive) or is just a bargain.
Have you checked out the entry level miyabi knives? I would say they are on par with most mcusta kitchen knives. Both mass produced. I had a mcusta utility years ago and found it a bit flimsy but it may of just been the utility from that range.