Trying to choose a Japanese chef's knife.

[bizarrojerry]

Hi, I just signed up. I heard about this place when I was looking up information about chef's knives. Maybe you can help me.

I'm trying to choose a good chef's knife to buy. I've decided I want a Japanese knife because they're thinner, harder, and thus sharper. I just need help deciding which one.

Two that I want to know more about are the Misono UX10 Series, and the Masamoto VG Series. What would the advantages be of one vs. the other?

Also, if there is a different series by one of those makers that I should consider instead, or something by a different maker that is better, tell me about it.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to some good advice.

 

[DocNightfall]

Both are stainless and have comparable properties. They would perform about the same, though I would give the edge to the VG series. It has about half a Rc point more hardness, and the blade is san mai laminated, which may provide it greater toughness (less chance of catastrophic failure in case your knife drops onto a hard floor).

But since I am not really in the habit of dropping my knives, I would recommend the Ryusen Blazen series. Almost the same price range, but the wear resistance is significantly better. And they come with a matching sheath.

 

[bizarrojerry]

Both are stainless and have comparable properties. They would perform about the same, though I would give the edge to the VG series. It has about half a Rc point more hardness, and the blade is san mai laminated, which may provide it greater toughness (less chance of catastrophic failure in case your knife drops onto a hard floor).

But since I am not really in the habit of dropping my knives, I would recommend the Ryusen Blazen series. Almost the same price range, but the wear resistance is significantly better. And they come with a matching sheath.

Thanks for pointing out the Ryusen Blazen knives to me, they look great, and the sheathes are a big plus.

Do these Blazen knives have a good reputation?

 

[mete]

Mine are Shun knives [I got the agrussell ones] which I am very happy with .Many others here like them too.Lots of selection as type depending on where you get them.They are laminated with VG-10 core and fancy damascus on the outside.....Welcome to the forum !! Please use the search function ,it can save you time.