Which Japanese Knife Should I Get First? WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY
It'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: https://knifewear.com/products/fujimo... Haruyuki Mugi Santoku: https://knifewear.com/products/haruyu... Haruyuki Zanpa Nakiri: https://knifewear.com/products/haruyu... Haruyuki Kokuto Petty: https://knifewear.com/products/haruyu... For all of your knife, sharpening, and kitchen related needs, head to https://knifewear.com Find our shirts, hats, and other merch at https://knifewear.com/collections/shi... Or visit Knifewear stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, or Vancouver. ▶ Be first to hear about new knives, events, and sales. Join the mailing list: https://knifewear-inc.myklpages.com/l... Join our community: ▶ Instagram: / knifewear ▶ Tiktok: / knifewear ▶ Facebook: / knifewear ▶ Discord: / discord 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
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