How To Choose The Perfect Knife - 4 Things To Consider

David Holly from Knife Merchant is the absolute best person to talk to if you're interested in buying a chef knife. Before he bought this business, he was chef putting in the long hours and spending a whole lot of time with his knife. Today, he still tests the knives he sells so he can offer his expertise and provide the best advice for all of you.

Shape, Handle, Style of Grind and Type is Steel to suit your needs. These are the 4 things to consider when choosing a chef's knife.

If you're on the fence on which knife is best for your application, give him a call so he can offer his assistance. And if you buy a knife from him, be sure to tell him who sent you!

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About Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Terada:

Master Sushi Chef Hiroyuki Terada is one of the top Japanese Chefs in the entire world and the most popular Japanese chef on YouTube.

At age 10, Terada learned the basics of sushi from his father and then went on to attend RKC Chef's School in Kochi, Japan from 1987-1989. He soon earned a nickname for his fast knife, attention to detail, divine presentation and ability to create new dishes and accents based on traditional Japanese cuisine. After graduating RKC Chef School, he was called to serve under Master Chef Kondo at Yuzuan restaurant in Kochi, Japan from 1989-1992. Mr. Kondo is the master of Kansai style cooking, considered to be the high-end of Japanese cuisine. Terada earned the title Master Sushi Chef by becoming the standing head sushi chef & can serve Fugu (Japan Licensed) to the public.

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Chef Hiroyuki Terada is using the Minonokuni Matsu-1573 210mm Yanagi. Super Blue Steel. Can also be used for breaking down whole fish and chickens. But normally for slicing, sashimi, vegetables, meat etc.. This is Chef Hiro's custom specked knife.

Let us know how you enjoy your Minonokuni.

Knife Merchant
7887 Dunbrook Road
Suite H
San Diego, CA 92126
800-714-8226

[b-radg]

Am passing this link on to a friend, so I watched it again... really great information! Here's my contribution:
2:27 blade shape
4:52 belly
6:58 handle
9:39 stamped vs. forged
13:00 steel types
14:50 face grinds
17:46 steel types (cont.)
19:00 grantons/scallops
21:18 steel types (cont.)
21:54 carbon steel
23:45 cladding
26:12 powdered steel
27:16 Swedish steel
29:12 BD1N steel
31:11 Ginsan 3
33:33 AEBL steel (warning!!)
35:20 bevels
38:22 accessories

[shawnangie]

Wow, I can tell this man knows about chemistry, mining, forging, butchering, cooking, and retail sales. A well-informed guy from start to finish. Best vid out there!

[ShayanGivehchian]

I wish this guy had a YouTube channel. I could listen to him talk about knives non stop

[chriskane]

35 years in the biz. This is the best knife video I've ever seen! Thank you!

[palmbeachcitizen]

This video is literally a master course on how to recognize knife quality. Absolutely the best video I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this amazing education!

[AggressiveEnnui]

This is an unbelievably informative video. I wish this gentleman had his own channel, but I'm glad he's made this! Hats off. The section on steel composition is spot-on.

[MohammadFaisal-rvku]

I m not a chef, not much of a knife enthusiast....but i saw this whole.. & I HAVE 2 SAY this is an awesome video... i love the fact that... this shop-owner actually does know everything about he sells.... OMG... amazing

[mrpete]

I'm a retired old chef and enjoyed your knife video immensely. Thank You.

[jeremyhunter]

I've never enjoyed someone talking so close to an hour about knives before as much as this man, his passion is balanced with no-nonsense critique from years of experience. And he managed to fit so much in! Very informative.

[木元信吾]

I appreciate that he remembers all difficult Japanese name and understands all shapes and what they are designed for.

[therealchickentender]

One of the only long-form knife videos on all of Youtube in which the "expert" was truly that, an expert... and it is obvious.
He has so much knowledge he often had to double back and explain something tangential to explain his current point, as opposed to just waxing on with opinions on this or that... a giveaway that he knows wtf he's talking about. Excellent video.

[hootinouts]

I enjoyed watching this immensely. I have a background in tool and die making and 30 plus years working in engineering and I am impressed with David's knowledge of metallurgy. I always knew that a much harder steel will chip but its great to listen to an expert expound on the subject of cutlery steels.

[ohasis]

This is about the 12th time I have watched this. I do it for pleasure as well as knowledge - every time I go through it, I pick up something previously missed.
David's demeanor and intonation is almost hypnotic as he breathes life into the qualities of each piece.

[Darthpdogg]

This man is a pleasure to listen too. I looked up the shop and it is in San Diego Ca..the knife merchant. I went to visit my best friend down there and had to make a stop for the slight chance I might get to say hello or at least wave. I was fortunate enough that on the day I went, the store was empty and he actually stepped out and helped me choose a knife..he gave me all the knife knowledge you hear on this video and then some. He let me hold and try some of his most expensive knives. Some which are only made by two sets of hands. Ultimately I went with a Miyabi Kaizen.. I love the knife and I love the experience. A very knowledgeable and humble man. Salt of the earth.

[discipleoftheLordJesusChrist]

David's plethora of knowledge,
should be considered a multi-national treasure. Thank you for sharing with us.

[illustrativetexts]

what a great, no-bullshit guide.
to the point, substantial, no myths, pure practicality. hard to come by these days ;), keep it up, guys!

[vilhelmhammershoi]

David Holly, you had me mesmerized with the knowledge and also with the ease of explanation to us who are novices! Thank you!

[michaelyee]

Just getting into home cooking & choosing right knives. This is best informational video I've seen. Kudos to this guy for thorough explanation.

[ItalianoDelSud]

Amazing video!! Thanks for this! I’m not a pro chef by any means but i spend countless hours per week in the kitchen making traditional foods for my family! This is a great resource!

[JosephHalliday]

Such a huge fan of this series. I am an aspiring chef who has worked all over the field for many years and I learn so much from this.

Hiro is my hero.