expiredQueensGambit posted Jan 09, 2023 08:28 PM
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expiredQueensGambit posted Jan 09, 2023 08:28 PM
Limited-time deal: Mercer Culinary M22608 Millennia Black Handle, 8-Inch, Chef's Knife - $16.49
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Tojiro's lower end Fuji Cutlery line is similarly made, from CrMov steel as well, around the $25 price point. They're good for beaters for family members or roommates who don't really practice proper knife care. That being said, the QC and bang for the buck on those, while still great for the price... are just too low compared to the higher end Tojiro DP Bolsterless line, which is around $38.
I'd recommend those if you're ok with the lack of a bolster and want really nice bang for the buck. They're forged in Japan with VG-10 stainless steel, which is a major step up from CRMov, and don't cost much more than the stamped CrMov blades like this. They are more prone to chipping though due to their higher hardness, and they have a high enough carbon content that they will rust a bit if put into the dishwasher. Not that you should be putting any knife into the dishwasher, but this Mercer and others are good for people who do want to do just that.
Stamped knives can be really good for the price, despite the negative association, but it's worth noting that many are thin and flexible. That helps a lot of cutting tasks, but they do flex a lot more when chopping hard vegetables, like squash or carrots, or even potatoes. So be careful while doing that.
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Both budget chef's knives, both thin laser cut/stamped, both CrMov steel, both plastic NSF handles, and both similar western style knife profile.
I'm failing to see a major difference between the two; they're both good options.
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