I'm a reasonably sophisticated at home cook who has been using western knives for years. I was given a Global knife as a gift and while I don't love it, it's made me very curious about Japanese knives and I plan to purchase one. I've done a fair amount of online shopping, but I'm left with a couple questions I was hoping this forum might answer. Before I ask, a little background. I'm left handed, but others in my household are right handed. I know I want a steel knife, not ceramic, and style-wise I'm likely going santoku.
Seems like most if not all higher end Japanese manufacturers still employ asymmetrical beveling, such that the knives are either for right or left handed use. For example, if I weren't left handed I probably would have already ordered a Misono UX-10 or a Shun -- however, I've learned that both Misono and Shun, and most other manufacturers, asymmetrically bevel their blades. So here are my questions.
1. Are there any of the higher-end Japanese knife makes which don't asymmetrically bevel their blades?
2. Even if asymmetrically beveled, would, say a left-handed Misono be unusable by a right-handed user?
Thanks for any input!!
Seems like most if not all higher end Japanese manufacturers still employ asymmetrical beveling, such that the knives are either for right or left handed use. For example, if I weren't left handed I probably would have already ordered a Misono UX-10 or a Shun -- however, I've learned that both Misono and Shun, and most other manufacturers, asymmetrically bevel their blades. So here are my questions.
1. Are there any of the higher-end Japanese knife makes which don't asymmetrically bevel their blades?
2. Even if asymmetrically beveled, would, say a left-handed Misono be unusable by a right-handed user?
Thanks for any input!!