I'm the current owner of a few different quality knives, including an 8" Chefs and a 7" Santoku. All of my knives are Henckels Pro-S or Four Star, and as of now I have been quite happy with their craftsmanship. However, I think that it's getting to be about that time again, and I am looking for a new Santoku, because I prefer it over any other knife I own.
With this said, I've got a list of companies whose knives I'd like to avoid:
-Henckels (I think it's time for something new, and from what I understand, there are better knives to be had despite the fact that these are excellent blades)
-Wusthof (these things feel like toys in my hand)
-Global (uncomfortable for me to hold)
-Kyocera (I'd prefer to have a steel blade, not a ceramic coated one...just old habit, I guess)
With that said, I have been considering one specific line of knives by Kershaw Cutlery...does anyone have any experience with the Shun Pro series? I've been told that these are some of the best knives one can buy for any price, and they certainly have their fair share of fans in the professional world.
Keep in mind that money is really no object, as I am only buying one new knife...anything under $175 is acceptable as long as it is fully worth it. I know that I want a knife with a scalloped edge for the non-stick capabilities, and a handle that is made of either Pakka wood or some other sturdy material that (preferably) is not polypropelene or similar...past that, I don't really know what else to look for.
Any suggestions? I would prefer the knife to be 7" to 8", no longer.
Thanks,
Mike
With this said, I've got a list of companies whose knives I'd like to avoid:
-Henckels (I think it's time for something new, and from what I understand, there are better knives to be had despite the fact that these are excellent blades)
-Wusthof (these things feel like toys in my hand)
-Global (uncomfortable for me to hold)
-Kyocera (I'd prefer to have a steel blade, not a ceramic coated one...just old habit, I guess)
With that said, I have been considering one specific line of knives by Kershaw Cutlery...does anyone have any experience with the Shun Pro series? I've been told that these are some of the best knives one can buy for any price, and they certainly have their fair share of fans in the professional world.
Keep in mind that money is really no object, as I am only buying one new knife...anything under $175 is acceptable as long as it is fully worth it. I know that I want a knife with a scalloped edge for the non-stick capabilities, and a handle that is made of either Pakka wood or some other sturdy material that (preferably) is not polypropelene or similar...past that, I don't really know what else to look for.
Any suggestions? I would prefer the knife to be 7" to 8", no longer.
Thanks,
Mike
