Help deciding on a Moritaka knife

[ChefKnivesToGo]

Hi I’m really having trouble deciding on a new chefs knife. I have pretty much fallen in love with the style of the Moritaka knives and am considering this one:
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/moaski21.html
Or this one:
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/moasgy25cu.html

The kiritsuke seems like the more interesting knife as I’m already using a up and down push chopping motion for a lot of my cutting ( I use a Chinese cleaver a lot for stir fry prep)
On the other hand I do like the bit of extra length provided by the gyoto and having the option for a rock chopping motion is still something I want.

This feels like a really tough decision without holding the knives so I’m having some trouble.

Thanks for your help

L.

[ChefKnivesToGo]

Hello L.

Personally, I prefer 210mm blade length and use them more often, but you mention you have a Chinese clever as your daily driver, and you might like having a longer blade that can handle a variety of tasks. My vote would be for the 250mm gyuto for you. It's a terrific knife.

[trancher]

For the reasons Mark pointed out, I'd also go for the Moritaka gyuto. Myself, I find the gyuto profile more versatile and more forgiving with tip control.

EDIT: And I like a taller knife.

[Radar53]

Hi there "L" and welcome to our forum. I generally agree with the advice above especially as the gyuto has a relatively long "flat" spot (see pic #3), as opposed to the more normal gyuto continuous heel-to-tip curve (often times with a bit of a re-curve at the heel). So it has a pretty good "chopping" abilities as well as better "rocking". HTH

[lblack2x4]

Hi Mark,
Thanks for posting my question here. I’m a bit worried that the 250 will be thicker and maybe less Laser like? Is that a reasonable worry or should I just bite the bullet and try it haha.
Thanks
“L” Lucas

[Jeff B]

The 250mm Gyuto will perform just as well as the 210mm Kiritsuke. Both are excellent performers but I wouldn't consider either a Laser, but that also comes down to your definition of a laser.

[lblack2x4]

Thanks all,
The order has been placed for the 250 gyuto (and some other things . You were all really helpful and thanks for the kind advice.

[Radar53]

Come back and let us know what you think of it. I am seriously tempted by the 250 since it's arrival but I already have the 240, and don't need both

[trancher]

...I am seriously tempted by the 250 since it's arrival but I already have the 240, and don't need both

If it had a custom bog oak handle you would.

[TheLegalRazor]

Thanks all,
The order has been placed for the 250 gyuto (and some other things . You were all really helpful and thanks for the kind advice.

Great choice. Moritaka are terrific knives and the 250mm will be very versatile.

[lblack2x4]

I received the knife two days ago. It is really sweet! The knife is so light and the bog oak handle is beautiful.
I’m glad I went with the 250 the size is not off putting at all in hand and it’s great to have the long flat area to work with.
Thanks for all the help deciding. I’m sure I’ll have more questions as my collection expands.

[Radar53]

...I am seriously tempted by the 250 since it's arrival but I already have the 240, and don't need both

If it had a custom bog oak handle you would.

Please don't make this more tempting for me as this decision is already on a bit of a knife edge