Higonokami types...

[Dav1]

I have a Konosuke Gyuto in (supposedly) their modified Aeb-L, that would be my choice on these knives for a stainless. It sharpens beautifully, holds a good very thin edge and is much tougher than the paper steels.

 

[lonestar1979]

I really start to like these knives,even though the blade is thick for my taste ,how easy they sharpen up and edge they take compensate for thickness of blade and handle thats so so...