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Tuo Cutlery Yanagiba 8.25" Japanese Sashimi Knife
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Tuo Cutlery Yanagiba 8.25" Japanese Sashimi Knife
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Tuo Cutlery believes that a knife should be more than just a cutting tool, but something that will stay with you for life. Based on that idea, they’re making some seriously appealing and reliable knives Read More
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Kbs666
19
Mar 30, 2019
Real Damascus steel would not have that stainless steel look on the reverse side. Also Damascus is always ridiculously expensive. $185 is not that high for a decent Japanese Sashimi knife, the good ones typically run over $1000. I simply do not believe any of the add copy about this knife or the company that made it.
BenTWP
106
May 25, 2019
I'm amazed you had the patience to talk with that guy so long. I'm hardly an expert on knives but it seems pretty clear to me that you're making a lot of sense and this other guy, well... Not so much.
People tend to get dug in on the internet for whatever reason. The shelter of anonymity? The desire to lash out? Sheer hubris? Who can say why?
Either way, looks like a decent knife to me.
PS For what it's worth I'm a former restaurant worker myself. Chefs are an odd bunch, and often expect obedience (usually without question). Might explain some of our friend's behaviour.
DSpeed
53
Mar 1, 2019
Also keep in mind that this is a Japanese single bevel style blade that will require specific sharpening techniques and need to be sharpened on a decent size, reasonably wide stone, preferably a Japanese waterstone. You will seriously damage this blade if you attempt to use a pull through sharpener or most electric sharpeners.
foolno1
1
Feb 28, 2019
The 10.5" Tuo Yanagiba is available on Amazon right now for the same price. Average review is only 3 stars out of 5, but all the complaints were about the handle falling off, so no idea about the quality of the steel. I'll take the longer knife; this one's as short as a Yanagiba gets.
Kavik
5531
Mar 1, 2019
foolno1After reading the reviews and seeing some of the pics on the 10.5" one, I'm no longer willing to take the gamble
That's got to be the smallest rat tail I've ever seen on a Japanese style handle... And no signs of glue or burn in on the pic. No wonder it can't stay together!
Even if the steel was decent and worth re-handling, it would still need a longer tail unless you want to just epoxy the hell out of it
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Thorn74
167
Feb 28, 2019
This knife is $88 on Amazon and gets mixed reviews. So the price seems good to go, but I question the quality.
Kavik
5531
Feb 28, 2019
"despite its lengthy profile"? 🤨🤔🤣
This is WAY on the short end for Yanagibas! They're meant to be long knives, so that whatever you're slicing can be done in a single, smooth pull.
That said, this is a super cheap price for one, or for any single bevel knife for that matter. Wonder if they're worth a gamble? Anyone used one yet?
zyxwvutsr
40
Feb 28, 2019
KavikYeah, the shortest that Korin has is a 240mm, or about 9.5 inches. It's three times the price of this one, but probably worth the extra money.
zyxwvutsr
40
Feb 28, 2019
Not For Lefties!
Be aware that this is a right-handed knife and there does not appear to be a choice to order a left-handed model.
(Yes, yanagi blades come in left and right-handed versions. )
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