1. Are you right handed? Wife is left handed
2. What type of knife are you interested in? Gyuto, sujihiki, petty or utility
3. What size knife are you looking for? 8-9.5" gyuto, 8-9" sujihiki, 3.5" and 5" petty or utility
4. Do you prefer reactive carbon or stainless steel? Stainless steel
5. Do you prefer a western handle or a Japanese handle? Western
6. How much did you want to spend? $600.00
7. Do you know how to sharpen? No, I plan to purchase Apex pro sharpener
8. Are you a home cook or pro cook? Home
9. If you are a pro, are you doing a lot of prep or is this a line knife or something else?
10. What kind of cutting board are you using? Synthetic rubber
Our anniversary is next week and I want to purchase a nice set of knives for my wife. My wife also retired early this week, so she needs a great set of knives for home cooking. I looked at Mac, masamoto, takamura, and misono knives. The more I research, the more confused I get. I am over thinking this decision way too much! Please help me!
Jim
2. What type of knife are you interested in? Gyuto, sujihiki, petty or utility
3. What size knife are you looking for? 8-9.5" gyuto, 8-9" sujihiki, 3.5" and 5" petty or utility
4. Do you prefer reactive carbon or stainless steel? Stainless steel
5. Do you prefer a western handle or a Japanese handle? Western
6. How much did you want to spend? $600.00
7. Do you know how to sharpen? No, I plan to purchase Apex pro sharpener
8. Are you a home cook or pro cook? Home
9. If you are a pro, are you doing a lot of prep or is this a line knife or something else?
10. What kind of cutting board are you using? Synthetic rubber
Our anniversary is next week and I want to purchase a nice set of knives for my wife. My wife also retired early this week, so she needs a great set of knives for home cooking. I looked at Mac, masamoto, takamura, and misono knives. The more I research, the more confused I get. I am over thinking this decision way too much! Please help me!
Jim