2)What kind of knife do you want? Probably Bunka.. appreciate any advice rounding out my set up, interested in something new / different.
3) What size knife do you want? Likely 180mm… although tempted to go with a 240 Kiritsuke…
4)How much do you want to spend? Preferably $150 or less… maybe go cheap! Maybe more if it’s worth it… Just need a new toy to learn and play with.
5) Do you prefer all stainless, stainless clad over reactive carbon, or all reactive carbon construction? I’m up for anything (as long as you don’t have to be a master to sharpen it)
6)Do you prefer Western or Japanese handle? - Japanese Handle
7)What are your main knife/knives now?
Kohetsu SLD Gyuto 210mm
—— maybe a new knife in this range?——
Daovua - 165mm Carbon steel nakiri
Kohetsu Shinano Blue #2 Tall Petty 120mm
30 year old set of Henckels 5 Star bought when I graduated college
Assortment of Chicago Cutlery & other knives from Good Will to practice my sharpening
8)Are your knife skills excellent, good, fair?
My skills are fair / good.. the wife’s skills are poor to horrible (average 1 emergency room trip per year!)
9)What cutting techniques do you prefer? Are you a rocker, chopper or push/pull cutter?
I’m working on my skills… mostly a pusher…
10)Do you know how to sharpen… I guess I’d say I’m somewhat competent.. I struggle with the harder steels…
I have the gear, would love some personal instruction if anyone is in Chicagoland!
DMT Diamond stones
Spyderco Medium & Ultra Fine
Shapton Pro 300
Naniwa Chosera 1000
Shapton Pro 2000
Naniwa Chosera 5000
PS - How about a cheap recommendation and a more costly recommendation!
PPS - I mostly cut veggies, I think a laser might be in order.
