SOTC a month into this addiction
So the bug bit me just a couple of months ago and I've been hesitant to pull the trigger at first but once I did, I pretty much went on a spending spree which both my SO and my bank account did not enjoy nearly as much as I did but I'm super happy with my lineup so far!
Top to bottom:
Ryusen Blazen SG2 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm
Sabatier International Gyuto style knife approx. 200mm
Shiro Kamo Arashi SG2 Bunka 190mm
Shiro Kamo Black Dragon AO#2 Nakiri 165mm
Sabatier International Nakiri style knife approx. 170mm
Ittetsu VG10 Petty 160mm
The Sabatier knives I've had for a couple of years and I still find them to be decent. They're quite sturdy so I pretty much only use them as beater knives now or let others use them when cooking together.
I'll try my best to keep the collection as is for a bit and cherish the knives I already have but knowing my brain, I'll be looking into carbon steel Santokus like this evening lol.
On the other hand, maybe I need to upgrade my stones first? Thought maybe a set of Naniwa Chocera? 600/2000/5000? What would you guys recommend?
Anyways thanks for all the inspiration and advice on here, I really enjoy this sub!
So the bug bit me just a couple of months ago and I've been hesitant to pull the trigger at first but once I did, I pretty much went on a spending spree which both my SO and my bank account did not enjoy nearly as much as I did but I'm super happy with my lineup so far!
Top to bottom:
Ryusen Blazen SG2 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Gyuto 210mm
Sabatier International Gyuto style knife approx. 200mm
Shiro Kamo Arashi SG2 Bunka 190mm
Shiro Kamo Black Dragon AO#2 Nakiri 165mm
Sabatier International Nakiri style knife approx. 170mm
Ittetsu VG10 Petty 160mm
The Sabatier knives I've had for a couple of years and I still find them to be decent. They're quite sturdy so I pretty much only use them as beater knives now or let others use them when cooking together.
I'll try my best to keep the collection as is for a bit and cherish the knives I already have but knowing my brain, I'll be looking into carbon steel Santokus like this evening lol.
On the other hand, maybe I need to upgrade my stones first? Thought maybe a set of Naniwa Chocera? 600/2000/5000? What would you guys recommend?
Anyways thanks for all the inspiration and advice on here, I really enjoy this sub!