Best Chef Knife Bolster???

[albo17]

Hi Guys,

I am looking to get your opinions on the best kitchen chef knife BOLSTER. Images would also be awesome. I am looking to purchase a Japanese Damascus Chef Knife.

Thanks,
Al

 

[OldNavy]

Typically Gyuto's { Japanese Chef's knives } do Not have bolster's. they are lighter & much thinner than European style blades

 

[jdm61]

Many western style Japanese knives have bolsters, but they are typically welded. solder or pinned, not forged. The answer to the question of probably "whatever feels best to you."

 

[swaybacksteve]

The best would be something that would provide good grip when wet. Stabilized wood with a courser finish, a courser micarta. Bolster shape to accomadate a pinch grip. color coordinated with the handle. G 10 will be slippary. The Japanese WA handles, tho blocky have many fans.

Here is Salem Straub's version of a western handled Santoku that I had made for me....very comfortable.Bolster is black micarta linen not paper.