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Which Japanese Knife Should I Get First? WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY
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Күн бұрынIt's time to choose your first Japanese kitchen knife! The world of handmade knives can be super confusing, especially to home cooks who are beginners in the world of fine Japanese cutlery. Today, former chef Chris is going to summarize the major knife shapes: santoku, gyuto, nakiri, and petty, and help you find the right one. Then, he'll discuss types of knife steel, finishes, Japanese handles v.s. western handles, and more!
Knives in the video:
Fujimoto Kurouchi Forged Gyuto: knifewear.com/...
Haruyuki Mugi Santoku: knifewear.com/...
Haruyuki Zanpa Nakiri: knifewear.com/...
Haruyuki Kokuto Petty: knifewear.com/...
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What shape is best for me? 0:00
Japanese handle v.s. western handle 3:52
Stainless steel or carbon steel? 5:53
Make sure it's pretty! 7:23
Which Japanese Knife Should I Get First? WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY
@e30Birdy Жыл бұрын
Buyers remorse LOL.. Which japanese knife should I get first? The answer to your question Lordy is Yes..
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
😂
@royalcityjazz Жыл бұрын
Ya exactly! I have three of them and one of them was like $900 with tax, but ZERO buyers remorse here man. Ok so my wife could have killed me for a few weeks there, granted. But I got through it. No regrets.
@drd8251 7 ай бұрын
Well, I bought all of them after owning most of their shapes made by Victorinox, except the sheepsfoot Santoku. Buying knives can be like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole: you’ll buy more than you “need.” So far, my most used knife has been my Santoku, but today I packed it away and brought out my Bunka, just to see if I liked it better. Whatever kitchen knife you choose, love the one that you’re glad you buyed!
@KompletterGeist Жыл бұрын
A petty is a great option for somebody getting into these knives imo. I own big and expensive knives but my 80 bucks iron clad petty is probably my most used tool in the kitchen. Just a dumb reach and also works with smaller cutting boards!
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
They're super handy, I can cook a whole meal with a petty no problem!
@philliphart6327 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I think always remember that if you like a knife but wished it was a little shorter/longer, heavier/lighter, flatter/curved, there’s a lot of differences between makers and you can probably find what you want. For example, I use a short gyuto.
@JEEROFUKU 15 күн бұрын
Great tutorial indeed! Long time ago I bought a the carbon steel Kiritsuke with traditional Japanese handle ( I’m a long time ethical vegan ) as my universal kitchen knife. Very high maintenance, but super sharp and visually pleasing^^ Cheers!
@666chew Жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the for a type of knife and the one has in handling it. I made the mistake of getting the traditional 3 knife set recommended by everyone and never use the chef's knife as it's too unwieldy for me. Too heavy, long and awkward feeling for me. From what I've learned so far, a nigiri, santoku and petty would pretty much be all I'd ever need.
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Happy we could help, I couldn't agree more!
@itsmederek1 4 ай бұрын
Nigiri is a type of sushi :P
@TheGreatAmphibian 3 ай бұрын
Just buy the petty. You probably won’t need the other knives.
@itsmederek1 3 ай бұрын
@@TheGreatAmphibian If you have baby hands lol
@TheGreatAmphibian 3 ай бұрын
@@itsmederek1 I’m a 220lb mesomorph with hands to match. It sounds like you don’t know how to hold a knife in a pinch grip or how to brunoise properly…
@GrantHendrick Жыл бұрын
Great video Lordy. Thank you!
@NealChauhan 5 ай бұрын
This might be the best knife channel on KZfaq. Also the best knife store in toronto
@KnifewearKnives 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RDB93 16 күн бұрын
My first knife was a Messermeister. My second was by Mutsumi Hinoura. My most recent purchase was a Ryusen Oukoku Ryu. I'm done now. Those 3 will do me for life 😂
@KnifewearKnives 15 күн бұрын
DAMN, that's an incredible 3!
@darkmusings2152 6 ай бұрын
Don't forget to consider how you like to use your knife! I rarely use a pairing knife and instead use the same knife for the big and the small stuff. I always pick knives with the reverse K tip for this reason. I get precision at the tip and use the belly for the bigger stuff. Only ever had buyers remorse over knives bought in cheap sets and nakiri without the reverse k tip. 😅
@KnifewearKnives 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@EMPERORSPROTECTION-TERRA4LIFE Жыл бұрын
In my opinion the best knives for proper use are a carbon steel/stainless steel laminate. Carbon steel middle layered between 2 layers of stainless.
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
It's a winning combo for sure!
@larsvegas1505 Жыл бұрын
id say or gyuto dont get one that is too thin/hard, rather sharp it every month then 2 times a year... that way u can beat on it a bit more.. have a bit more use out of it.. or get a german shefs knive instead.. and some japanese knifes for more delicate cutting.. U can have all sorts of japanse knives, a good old german beater is always good to have with them.
@jaypark710 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am going to go Fukuoka soon and expecting to buy my first japanese knife.
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@SOCMMOB Ай бұрын
This is a great video, and I appreciate you demeanor and presentation. I've had a Shun chefs knife (Ken Onion) for better than a decade and want to add some more Japanese blades to my arsenal. This is some good info.
@KnifewearKnives Ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad I could help!
@robwatumd Жыл бұрын
Great video, love your positivity
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bc454irocz89 Жыл бұрын
Hardly ever use a pairing knife, any old cheap thing will do for me. Chefs knife all day
@averagewuwaplayer 7 ай бұрын
Just buy all of them
@PivotThom Жыл бұрын
Helpful video, thank you!
@hermes8258 10 ай бұрын
01:28: looks like the santoku I just bought a few hours ago at KAMATA. They sell oyster 'knives' in small and large at what appears to be at cost. The santoku fits my hand perfectly. The paring knife I got across the street at KIWAMI doesn't feel as good in the hand (slippery oval wood rather than octagonal, which is what I wanted) but the blade sold me. It cut better than similar ones there that had chunkier handles. The Nakiri at KOUJIN, also on Shinbori street was on sale (later I observed it had initials carved on it - but for 40% off, who cares?) Now to buy a petty knife (this one in carbon steel, as an experiment), and my veggie and bivalve beginner set is done. My big question is this: outer market at Tsukiji (Fish Market) or Kappanbashi (cutlery and kitchen supplies street)? At first I thought the selection looked low-end, but I think I was wrong, just they are very simple-looking and the area is full of foreign tourists. Doesn't mean the knives are low grade. Or does it?
@KnifewearKnives 10 ай бұрын
Hey! We don't have a ton of experience there, but I think you'd likely find better knives in the cutlery area. The fish market is a big tourist destination, and we've seen mid-range knives with a big markup there in the past.
@battennagasaki 5 ай бұрын
I am a Japanese. Don’t go to Tsukiji outer market. It’s too crowded with tourists and chaotic. The place is not what it was used to be. I bought some Knives at 有次Aritsugu in Tsukiji but it was a long time ago.
@TheGreatAmphibian 3 ай бұрын
Just buy a 150mm petty in a basic carbon steel. Most of the time you don’t need anything else if you’re cooking at home and the carbon steel is easy to sharpen.
@Enzo-ft1kn 2 ай бұрын
thank you, very helpful
@jarrodhales3666 Жыл бұрын
Buyers remose for me = 165 MM teruyasu fujiwara maboroshi nakiri and 165mm hitohira futana AS bunka. No matter how hard I try to like these knives, I will always hate them.
@jarrodhales3666 Жыл бұрын
First knife choice that personally I beliee is best. A 210mm or 240mm Gyuto. This is just a standard profile that does everything. Don't go buying weird and wonderful niche knives that look cool, because they tend to only have certain uses. 180mm tojiro DP3 gyuto was my first knife. Great knife, CHEAP!
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
I love a good gyuto, definitely the most versatile!
@GuitarsAndSynths 7 ай бұрын
Great overview and looking at buying my first high end Japanese kitchen knives. I cook mostly Asian and Mexican food so lots of chopping vegetables and cutting up mostly boneless chicken, pork and beef into small cubes or strips. What Japanese knives would you recommend for these tasks?
@KnifewearKnives 7 ай бұрын
If you like a larger knife, probably a 210mm gyuto. If you're comfortable with a smaller knife, a santoku or Nakiri!
@harryukraine Жыл бұрын
Great video. I think i will sell the knife I have and buy a Gyuto.
@PrzemekBech 7 ай бұрын
Based on what I learned from CATRA tests and other enthusiasts carbon steel actually does not have good age retention. There is misconception that higher hardness means better edge retention which is not true. So carbon steel is good for someone who wants to make their knife super sharp and likes to sharpen often.
@thorwaldjohanson2526 6 ай бұрын
Yes and no. Higher hardness in the SAME steel means higher edge retention (but also higher risk of chipping). But where you are correct is that HRC alone doesn't tell you much. Any stainless or high alloy steel that has more than just Iron Carbides, will have better edge retention than a simple low alloy high carbon steel.
@PrzemekBech 6 ай бұрын
Correct, but youtube often say like “this knife has high hardness so it will retain edge for long” so it’s not in relation to the same steel with lower HRC .
@ya4dang1 Ай бұрын
Unless you are vegetarian or vegan, get the Nakiri. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with the Gyuto
@AustinT_34 3 ай бұрын
So I recently bought three different knives from Amazon because I was trying to save some money and I have been disappointed in all of them. The first two marketed themselves as Japanese knives but it would seem that they were actually made in China. They were extremely heavy and using them actually made my wrist hurt. The third knife is a western style knife that looks amazing and it's super sharp, but I am beginning to realize that I'm not a fan of the western style. I'm ready to purchase a new knife and I'd love to spend a little bit more to get something I actually enjoy using, but I am REALLY struggling with buyers remorse. Can someone point me in the right direction?
@KnifewearKnives 3 ай бұрын
Shoot us an email at hello @knifewear.com and we can walk you through the process! We'll help you figure out exactly what you like and don't like, and if you end up with a knife that feels off when it arrives, you can exchange free of charge if it's unused. Hope that helps!
@HLi-eu5er 2 ай бұрын
I bought 2 santokus with a western handle: a Masutani Vg10 and a Takamura R2. They're both worth their price. But I like to use the Takamura...
@jwsavedn88 5 ай бұрын
Can you tell me which shape/blade is best for slicing tomatoes, onions, grapes and strawberries?
@KnifewearKnives 5 ай бұрын
For most folks, a santoku would be perfect!
@TheGreatAmphibian 3 ай бұрын
A petty. More control, less cost.
@tagmstr02 7 ай бұрын
Ive got a full set of japanese and theu are nice but i want to get into damascus and dont know where to start
@KnifewearKnives 7 ай бұрын
Hey, it depends! If you just want a pretty, blades like this are excellent: knifewear.com/products/haruyuki-zanpa-gyuto-210mm knifewear.com/products/masakage-kumo-bunka-170mm But if you want something hand-folded, we have some great stuff: knifewear.com/products/kisuke-manaka-enn-gyuto-240mm
@okiwube Жыл бұрын
awesome video
@giuliob9306 Жыл бұрын
Was that Gyuto a 210 or 240?
@TohkaNation 2 ай бұрын
hello, do you think you could help me pick out a style of japanese knife for myself? im unsure of which to go for.
@KnifewearKnives 2 ай бұрын
For sure! If it's your first one, a Santoku is a great mid-size knife. I really like these: knifewear.com/products/tadafusa-hocho-kobo-santoku-170mm-hk-2 knifewear.com/products/fujimoto-sld-santoku-165mm knifewear.com/products/masakage-kiri-santoku-165mm
@TohkaNation 2 ай бұрын
@@KnifewearKnives HIII!!! Thank you for your reply!!!, this wont be my first knife, but it'll be my first expensive knife, im currently using retail 30 euro knives, however I feel like the shape of the santoku is a little awkward, I have relatively large hands, do you think a gyuto would be any good? and if so, what sizes would you recommend ?
@100kgcoffee Жыл бұрын
Nice content! I had a Bunka, the next one is Petty for sure!
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Imelldarisky 10 ай бұрын
I use honesuki daily.. I'm happy with that. But i get confused what should i buy next.. Nikiri allready in my list, cause i cut onion allot in small size. gyuto vs santoko still.. i don't understand.. would anyone tell me simple idea ???
@KnifewearKnives 10 ай бұрын
It's totally personal preference. If you like a smaller knife, get a santoku. If you like a larger blade get a 210 or 240 gyuto!
@Sword-of-Christ-Ministries Жыл бұрын
what was that music playing in the background?
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Hey! We use a variety of lofi music from Epidemic Sound.
@88lilmanny Жыл бұрын
What’s a good brand of Japanese knife to buy
@KnifewearKnives Жыл бұрын
Check out Haruyuki, Fujimoto, and Masakage!
@croviktorija 10 ай бұрын
I want to buy a kiritsuke knife but my budget is, well, only 40euros...I came across TUO Kitchen KnifeJapanese Kiritsuke Knife 21.5cm on amazon, but people seem to be complaining about the handle but since it's going to be my first knife, I'm not quite sure what they mean, sounds like the handle is "rough" or something? Would you mind helping me out? Am curious if it can be fixed somehow if it turns out to be, well, crap xD
@KnifewearKnives 10 ай бұрын
Hey, a bit of sandpaper is usually all you need to smooth out a rough handle!
@croviktorija 10 ай бұрын
@@KnifewearKnives thanks for the quick reply! hope they meant the wood part and not steel part, thank you very much :)
@joaquinbarreto9398 4 ай бұрын
If you think this was hard I’m going to up the difficulty level. Imagine looking for a traditional Japanese steak knife. Been looking forever and all I can find is Hazaki which comes from non Japanese owners. I’m a carnivore, all I eat is meat every day. I want the Hattori Hanzo samurai blade of a steak knife. I want the freaking lightsaber of steakknifes and it has proven damn near impossible to find it made by a proper Japanese craftsman. Screw the box sets I just want 1 steak knife. How is this so hard???
@KnifewearKnives 4 ай бұрын
We've definitely received hand forged steak knives before, send an email to hello @ knifewear.com and we'll see.if we can source anything!
@kusinsky Ай бұрын
Słusznie mówisz Mordo.
@klarion 2 ай бұрын
Don't buy stuff... Easy.. but that's bad for sales, huh...
@Joemels 4 ай бұрын
My friend got me a knife in Japan and I kinda fucked up. Got a 195mm Deba knife. Now I have a $500 knife that I don’t really use. Only really for thicker steak slices
@Joemels 4 ай бұрын
Speaking of that do you know anything about ginsan silver #3? Curious if it’s a good choice
@KnifewearKnives 4 ай бұрын
Ahh, I'm sorry to hear that! You can also use a deba to break down whole fish, and even chickens, ducks, and turkeys. I hope that helps!
@KnifewearKnives 4 ай бұрын
That's great steel! Keeps a nice edge, easy to take care of and sharpen.
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