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Draxxion
7
May 4, 2017
How are these better than a Tojiro? Same steel, same HRC 61 hardening, also made in Japan, less than half the price. You can get a 9.5 inch Gyutou (chef's knife) for $59 on Amazon. I've used both Tojiros and Shuns, and the Tojiros cut slightly better with the same steel. I doubt the Togiharu provides any gain in performance to justify over double the price.
JBal4
26
May 5, 2017
DraxxionLooks and grip are the only differences I would imagine. Knife grip/comfort is like audio in that it is highly subjective. I prefer the balance and handle on the ikea vorda over the wusthof icon line I just bought a tojiro nakiri (f-502) after looking into japanese cutlery for some time. I bought it for the same reason you mention, great knife at a low price. VG-10, rockwell 60, and quality build for $47 shipped. I have been cooking professionally for 12 years and have had experience with quite a few knives and other kitchen tools fwiw