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doluseb
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Jan 25, 2017
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Why are the knives on here so expensive. I bought my Shun for $60 bucks.
pimogo
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Jan 25, 2017
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dolusebGood chef knives are generally upward of $100. And Shun chefs at 60 is unheard of
doluseb
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Jan 25, 2017
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pimogoon any regular retail site that would be true. I don't buy my knifes at full retail. massdrop alleges to be a discount site.
FatherOfZane
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Jan 25, 2017
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dolusebIf you think this is expensive, then you need to look around. Japanese knives particularly VG-10, or better yet, the better white or blue steel blades can be in excess of $250-300. The problem with this knife is that there isn't enough information (for me at least) to make an educated purchase.
What is the grind on this knife? Is it a 50/50 symmetric bevel like western knives or is a 70/30 or 80/20 asymmetric bevel like Japanese knives? Is it all VG-10, or is it a VG-10 core clad with stainless steel?
I can't find any mention of this brand on other reputable sites. I'm passing on this one since there are many more options for a quality santoku near this price out there.
What is the grind on this knife? Is it a 50/50 symmetric bevel like western knives or is a 70/30 or 80/20 asymmetric bevel like Japanese knives? Is it all VG-10, or is it a VG-10 core clad with stainless steel?
I can't find any mention of this brand on other reputable sites. I'm passing on this one since there are many more options for a quality santoku near this price out there.
doluseb
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Jan 25, 2017
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FatherOfZaneThe 2nd and 3rd paragraph in your point is exactly what I'm saying by saying it's "overpriced".
DanielJS
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Jan 28, 2017
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dolusebI picked up a few years ago a shun Sora chef and santuko knives for about 40 bucks each. The VG 10 is welded onto the blade. They're excellent performers in my opinion.
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