What has been your go to knife for the last week ?

I ever I am able to make some room in the collection, I really get a good example of swedish steel performer . It's been on my list for a while

 

Two more monos I picked up recently. 210 kikumori swedish steel gyuto and a 300 misono suji.

In my opinion, the 210 is a better size knife than the 270 in this series. The size and light weight feel much more balanced for me in the 210 length. Maybe the handle could be a bit bigger but otherwise a great knife. Just thinned it and gave it a screaming edge, finishing with a kitayama. Will see how long it holds up.

I'm just cooking at home but not sure why I waited so long to get a suji. Have only had a chance to cut some chicken, but actually having fun using it instead of a gyuto.



Edit - looking here, there's not actually a huge height difference between the two. Would be interesting to see how a shorter (heel and length) suji would feel. Probably better suited than a 300 in my kitchen too...

 

A bit more blurry than I thought.
Tansu 230mm in 52100 that Mert made for me back in 2014 or 2015 I believe. Matching ringed gidgee Saya I made with some timber Mert had sent along with the blade.
Walnut Butcher board compliments of my brother in-law. Foods for my kids

Hadn’t posted in a while. Hope you all are well!

 

Can’t seem to get picture to show. It’s been a while, maybe I’m forgetting how to upload photos here

 

Sweet-looking knife!

 

I'm afraid to admit I use this cheapie Thai Kiwi knife the most because the profile is so versatile - it's like a mix of a caidao/santoku/nakiri - it is 1 mm (1/25th of an inch) thick and has a 7.5 inch blade and is approximately 5 ounces.

The steel is quite soft - I'm guessing mid fifties HRC so needs a quick touch-up on my diamond plates or the bottom of a coffee mug a few times a day if I'm doing a lot of prep for the homeless but I love it because I don't have to keep swapping knives lol !

It can take a very good edge - I can get 10+ slices from a one inch baby plum tomato for example !

I even drilled it to go on the wall rack because I have no space in my tiny kitch.

 

Good on you for your work with the homeless!

 

Oh thanks Jim - I cook and distribute as often as I can and the good lady does sewing and upholstery mending for the needy - we both try !

 

I love your beautiful American Walnut board and gorgeous knives marc4pt0 - most of my knives are cheapies haha !
I have an eighteen inch bespoke one which I love !