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I got mine at japanesechefknife.com after a recommendation on here, lots of choice, you should definitely find something within your budget... Mine was about that much, really happy with the quality...
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Entry level Shun or Miyabi might fit the bill, e.g.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QEGFR2/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_hDxNEb2ZMY79B
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M0I71RG/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_IDxNEbHJ9SM5V
(other retailers available)
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This is going to sound a bit know it all, but it isn't.
How good are his knife sharpening skills? Being able to put a decent edge on a knife is a real skill and very handy in the kitchen.
Knifes are also very personal in feel and weight for the user. I have these two:
https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-opinel-parallele-chef-s-knife-20cm-n-118.htm
https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-opinel-parallele-santoku-n-119.htm
Have looked at these two and feel is quite different.
https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-opinel-les-forges-1890-santoku-17-cm-002287.htm
https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-opinel-parallele-chef-s-knife-20cm-n-118.htm
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I’m looking to get a knife for a gift for a family member who’s recently really gotten into cooking and growing his own veg etc.
He also likes Japanese culture and so I figure a nice Japanese knife would be ideal.
I’m looking to get a medium size/all purpose chef’s knife for chopping and slicing veg/potatoes etc. Something with character is the main criteria so I’m thinking hammered blades or Damascus patterned however all my searches have only found knives like that to be £200. Ideally I’d like to spend under £100
Any suggestions?