Help me design my next batch of knives.
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Help me design my next batch of knives.
I have plenty of 1/16th inch AEBL 2 inches tall in the shop. I am thinking of a more budget friendly batch of knives. Help me design them! Ktip or Gyuto?
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
I've never had a k-tip, so I'm no help. Best of luck with the project.
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
Why not both & appeal to a wider market?? Gyutos are more popular than "K" tips, so how about a 25% : 75% split or even maybe a 66% : 34% split if you're a gambling man 
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
Mine is possibly a minority opinion, but I don’t like K-tips. The point of a gyuto shape Is not only aesthetically cleaner, but more useful for those tip jobs.
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
I don't care for k-tips. I also think a gyuto will have broader appeal.
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
Hey Ben.
My 2 and a half cents....
I'd say it depends a bit on who your buyer is. If you know. I'm almost always reaching for a gyuto but I appreciate K Tips and use them frequently. But, knife nerd that I am, we're in the minority....
Gyutos as stated above are more functional so if you're targeting pros or power users I bet you get more uptake on them.
But... K Tips look badass and are sexy... Fashion conscious buyer? Might be the way to go.
My 2 and a half cents....
I'd say it depends a bit on who your buyer is. If you know. I'm almost always reaching for a gyuto but I appreciate K Tips and use them frequently. But, knife nerd that I am, we're in the minority....
Gyutos as stated above are more functional so if you're targeting pros or power users I bet you get more uptake on them.
But... K Tips look badass and are sexy... Fashion conscious buyer? Might be the way to go.
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Re: Help me design my next batch of knives.
Thank you all for the feedback. I also posted this to knife a facebook group and IG.
The knife makers that dominate my IG followers, suggested gyutos. The knife enthusiast facebook people, minus the makers in that group wanted ktips.
I will make 3-4 of each with this batch.
Thank you!!
The knife makers that dominate my IG followers, suggested gyutos. The knife enthusiast facebook people, minus the makers in that group wanted ktips.
I will make 3-4 of each with this batch.
Thank you!!