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Hey guys,
I have a buddy who is also a home cook. While at my house one day he was commenting on how much better my knives seemed than what he has (I have a mix of Forschner and wusthoff, I have not gotten nicer ones because after 11 years of marriage I just now feel my wife is trained enough to not put them in the sink, I'm going to start replacing/upgrading mine soon) and how he would like to get nice knives.
I was looking at the Mac Pro knives and came here to find out if MH-80 or BK-85 were better. Then I came here and started reading and saw the Takamura recommended. I just wanted to see if I'm thinking right and ask a question before purchasing from ck2go.
My buddy: meat, vegetables, occasional cooking. right handed. Has a good butcher block (enough room to move around). I figured as an all around an @8" knife would be good for him. He will not sharpen himself (he works 60-80 hours a week) so that will get done professionally.
Any reason not to go with the Takamura? is the Gyuto 210 not the right size model for all around? I figured if I get him a chef knife now and he likes it I can always gift him a petty later.
Last question, buying the knife from chefknivestogo will it come sharp or do I need to have it sharpened? I noticed on another knife website they offer sharpening at the time of purchase. I want it to come frightening sharp to begin with.
Thanks guys. I look forward to many hours of reading before I start getting any knives for myself.
Red
I have a buddy who is also a home cook. While at my house one day he was commenting on how much better my knives seemed than what he has (I have a mix of Forschner and wusthoff, I have not gotten nicer ones because after 11 years of marriage I just now feel my wife is trained enough to not put them in the sink, I'm going to start replacing/upgrading mine soon) and how he would like to get nice knives.
I was looking at the Mac Pro knives and came here to find out if MH-80 or BK-85 were better. Then I came here and started reading and saw the Takamura recommended. I just wanted to see if I'm thinking right and ask a question before purchasing from ck2go.
My buddy: meat, vegetables, occasional cooking. right handed. Has a good butcher block (enough room to move around). I figured as an all around an @8" knife would be good for him. He will not sharpen himself (he works 60-80 hours a week) so that will get done professionally.
Any reason not to go with the Takamura? is the Gyuto 210 not the right size model for all around? I figured if I get him a chef knife now and he likes it I can always gift him a petty later.
Last question, buying the knife from chefknivestogo will it come sharp or do I need to have it sharpened? I noticed on another knife website they offer sharpening at the time of purchase. I want it to come frightening sharp to begin with.
Thanks guys. I look forward to many hours of reading before I start getting any knives for myself.
Red