JAPANESE KNIFE - First Time Japanese Knife Buyers Guide

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Hey folks, thanks for tuning in as always!

In todays video we're going to talk about all the things you should consider before buying your first Japanese knife. Now we know there are tons of steels, finishes (we've got a video on that!), grinds, handles, HRC ratings and more to consider. At the shop we don't think you should obsess over EVERY little detail for your first knife, while there are some important decisions you have to make, and well touch on all of those in this video!

If you want to see our video on the 5 knife finishes, find it here :

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Intro : 00:00
Why a Japanese knife : 00:26
Maintenance level : 1:09
Lets talk shapes : 3:51
Handles : 6:47
Quickfire first knife thoughts : 7:54
Thanks for watching! : 9:58
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What was your first Japanese knife? Let us know down below!

SharpKnifeShop
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Great video...wish all those years ago there was a video like this that would have broken things down like this...but then again YouTube didn't exist and dial up modems were cutting edge technology back then...

My first Japanese knife was and still is (30ish years...a couple of thinnings and many many sharpenings still makes it into the rotation of knives going to work...and still kicking the hell out of butchery and shallots) it's a Kobayashi Dojo petty in blue steel...well maintained and used properly a quality knife will last years...and Gage definitely has quality knives...full disclosure...I have purchased from Sharp knife shop, and honestly elsewhere as well... great store, great selection and great service.

jeffmacrae
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As someone who is a Japanese knife hobbiest, this lecture is really good. This fellow accomplishes a lot in a short time. Two thumbs up.

gooddaysahead
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Just stumbled on your channel as I am researching for my first Japanese cooking knife . I am well pleased with the info you provided and just subscribed. Great job. You’ve just got a new fan and will be tuning in .keep the great and informative videos coming. Super job. 👌

JLFranc
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really good video with regard to basic info on buying your first Japanese knife.

plaster
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You can also get tool steel as well and blends there of.

mishasumi
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I haven't bought a Japanese knife yet but I've gotten encouragement to go to Japanese Knife Imports which is within driving distance for me to test out knives in person.

Sirron
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Where I live my local knife shop is Walmart and you know what they have!

vitoscatigno
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I wanted to get a Japanese knife, but I waited until I actually went to Japan and then I bought 4 of them. All beautiful, engraved by hand for me, my girlfriend and my father. Jewels of our kitchens

themindset
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the most disturbing intro i've ever seen bro...

kummbaratr
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Your videos have gotten better since the first ones you guys did. At the beginning the sound was not very good. You have really upped your game.
Great job 👏

Dragonmasterworld
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Didn't see it mentioned by anyone but there's an editing artifact at 6:28 in the video. Love the video though, thanks!

kevlarbasin
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I got all my knives in Kamakura and Yokosuka as I travel to Japan for work often. But this is a good video and informative.

aaronkelley
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Thanks I just sharpened my first Shasimi Yanagiba knife. For a friend. He played down the quality of it as i think he didn't want me to be nervous. After doing an inspection of it I just sharpened a great knife. (yes with water and diamond stones) Thanks. You commented about a persons favourite knives. I have about 4. Everything from 14 inch carving Knives to my 6 inch lock-back. LOL. The purpose is so wide and varied. I subbed BTW

BrucesShop
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What is the best knife for chopping eggs? Thanks

EKdlwoasred
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Hey Jake and Gage! Great work on this channel gents! All your vids are super informative and concise ... Your sharpening content is of particular interest to me. And speaking as a very experienced Japanese knife owner and user and a relatively experienced sharpener too, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind doing a brief and concise(in your usual, most excellent style!😃🙌)vid, breaking down the essentials of strops and stropping? I've recently started stropping as my final sharpening step but feel like I need a little more guidance? Particularly re. the difference and application of smooth vs. suede sides?... Looking forward to all content fellas.. Thanks for your top work!😃🙌🙌

mosahstrange
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Thanks a lot for the information it is really helpful because I’m looking for my first Japanese knife. I was looking and checking out for Japanese knife about couple of weeks. I don’t want to buy one and regret it later.

Thank you and I think from long time I didn’t write comments in you tube or maybe my first comment in you tube ever.

You deserve a super star for this not only like button.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

AliHussein-kosl
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Is a 120 usd yaxell ketusg2 8in worth it right now on sale from 250?

OhDearBabajan
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Have some 35 year old Wustoffs, put them in the dishwasher all the time, still looking good. Why buy a knife that can't go through the dishwasher?

fantabuloussnuffaluffagus
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I just ordered a Tsunehisa Santoku made by aogami super, it will be my first japanese knife. Will it be hard to take care of or will it be quite easy?

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