From the A.G Russell Knifes website:
The Ultra-Chef Knives in Cocobolo are classic in design and state-of-the-art in performance. Each blade, except the bread knife, is 33 individual layers of stainless steel – 16 layers per side plus the center layer of VG-10 Cobalt stainless steel hardened to a Rockwell of 60-62. These knives are incredibly strong, light in the hand, well balanced and extremely sharp. The handles are made from select Cocobolo, long considered one of the world’s most beautiful exotic hardwoods. Each knife is individually gift boxed. Made in Japan.
Price: $18.00
Mercer Culinary Millennia 7-Inch Granton Edge Santoku Knife, Blue
Ergonomic handle – a combination of Santoprene for comfort and polypropylene for durability Textured finger points provide slip resistance, grip, and safety. Protective finger guard. Hand wash knives for blade edge and surface care The highest qualit... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $42.87
Mercer Culinary Genesis Forged Santoku Knife, 7 Inch
Santoprene handle for comfort and safe grip, NSF certified High carbon forged steel from Soligen, Germany. Stain-resistant x50 Cr Mo V15 resists rust, corrosion, and discoloration. Full tang that runs the entire length of the handle for superior bala... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $33.99
Santoku Knife - PAUDIN Super Sharp Kitchen Knife, 7 inch Multifunctional Asian Knife, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Cooking knife, Ergonomic Handle
PROFESSIONAL SANTOKU KNIFE: This Japanese Style knife has proven its ability to withstand the rigors of tough restaurant use, it is also suitable for home use. Superb robustness for even more resilience. ALL-PURPOSE KITCHEN KNIFE: The Santoku knife i... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $28.95
@yambor44 yeah santoku’s are only really for cutting veggies you want a thin bladed knife for meat.. something like a utility knife
Gorgeous knife. I’m thinking about adding one to my collection. That tomato however, was disgusting! Nothing beats a fresh vine ripened tomato. Those hydroponically grown ones are tough and tasteless!
i’ve been considering an al mar ultra chef 9.5″ gyuto. I think you may have just convinced me, as no one really has a lot of info on these knives.
The fit and finish issue on the handle is a little disappointing, hopefully they aren’t all like that.
I use the same technique dicing onions as you do on the tomato.
Totally agree with you on the global handles, it’s gimmicky bullshit, made for looks more than utility.
Have you sharpened it prior to making this video? Or only using your steel?
Oh chill out.
Looks a little light for my tastes. From a redneck to a bushman, you should make a forge out of some bricks and concrete and bang out your own knife. With a little TLC and time you can make a knife that is perfect for your own tastes.
@Ilovetheplatypus you mean at the bolster?? you are right but if you have carpel tunnel then a lighter knife you be better it would cause less strain on my wrist, i have had less trouble with tendinitis with this santoku than with my wostof one which weighs much more.. but again just like cooking a steak, the right knife is the one that feels right to you not the guy next to ya.
you could try out tojiro knives
nice tomato trick
Great info! Thanks for the videos. Very informative. I have a few Shun knives but I cannot say I am impressed yet. Maybe I am using the wrong knife to cut my steaks. The one I tried just tonight looked the same as the knife you are using in this video. It seemed to take more pressure then I thought was needed for the price of the knife to cut thru the meat.
The writing says: excalibur
and the drink? what da fuck has to do with it?….fucking moron
@Ilovetheplatypus i do have areal forge and a utility kitchen knife in the works.. and this is a kitchen veggie knife you want light. not only that there is no way i or just about any one could patten weld stainless steel at home.
@HomeDistiller Lol; you can have a thin knife that is heavy. Longer blade and a heavier tang. You can also put a counter weight at the stock to make a knife heavier without changing it’s balance.
Gidday mate! The box says “Oryori houchou” which meens “Cooking knife”. Who’d av thought?
Haha. You dice tomatoes like dicing onions. Nice!
wow
@Ilovetheplatypus trust me a thin edge like this needs less pressure than a thick one for most things 😛
alkagolic
only my steel. its shaved right out of the box. and i have not had to sharpen it since i got it.. but i do hone often
@HomeDistiller Lol; I think I just have a lazy way of chopping. I like the knife to have enough weight to pretty much chop veggies without having to press down at all. It seems to be easier on my hands for long chopping sessions than a light knife because it keeps me from getting carpel tunnel from having to grip the handle firmly for long periods.
its called an introduction, and i thought my user name would have given the reason away. were you drop on your head as a child?
Sir, I just want to let you know that the area that is sharp is supposed to be, and the Japanese hold the knife differently than you.