Best Japanese Style Knife On a Budget $40-$70 | 8" Gyuto Comparison
Today we'll find out the question I have been asked many times. What's the best knife to get on a budget? Looking at 3 different knives, all the same type, 8" gyuto.
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"Knife is Life" Been a knife guy for a while, getting into kitchen knives a little more recently. Nice to see a chef understand blade steels.
"Knife is life" Really would like one of these knives , the older I'm get the more I love cooking with a passion especially for friends and family.
get one, having a sharp knife when I cook with me makes me so happy. Problem is after I got one I started hoarding knifes. lol
Live by the knife is life rule. Or NCIS’s Gibbs rule #9 “always carry a knife”.
Thats the secret ingredient to cooking. Love.
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Knife is Life! I would definitely like to see more videos like this one where you review affordable or even higher end knives. I'm looking for a good all around knife set right now... but from this video I realized that I like my knives to be individually different. Most likely getting the Famcüte Santoku and Utility knife as I already have a Dalstrong Phantom chefs knife that's been working great so far. Thanks again for this!
Thank you for this video. I live in Italy and found the more expensive one at 59 euros. It is not available anywhere else, I guess your video made it a popular choice. People need this type of video made by you, an expert, because we don't have the money to buy such expensive items and you helped us find something that is not a toy or so cheap it is not useable after a little time. Also, your explanation was clear and concise and I could see that you were not trying to make the video longer so you make more money that way. I applaud your video. Bravissimo!
“Knife is life” I love the tests and your pros and cons of each knife.
"knife is life" I will definitely be buying some of these knives for friends and for use during cooking demonstrations. Thank you for the thorough and awesome review.
"knife is life" Been practicing my knife skills for this whole quarantine, this would be the perfect reward for all my hard work.
Missed the Knife is Life offer but as someone who is making their first foray into the world of quality knives for their kitchen I found this video very informative and fun to watch. Thank you.
“Knife is life” Forge to table is my friends brand from Johnson and wales in Rhode Island. Knives are forged in China from small forge where the blacksmith was originally taught in traditional Japanese style.
"knife is life" I've been watching your vids a long time now and really apreciate them! Keep the work!
That was so freaking satisfying to watch. It was practically ASMR for me. Subbed for great content.
"Knife is life" Thank you very much for taking the time to put out this video it was very informative.
"Knife is life" Awesome review! I recently started to get more into my knifes, I bought a few wet stones on Amazon and sharpened all my kitchen knives. I did a fair job but I'll get better
Use a circular motion. You wont see it around alot but i swear by this and i literally have to warn people when they pick up one of my knives. Also you can save money by getting seventies stainless sets of serrated edges and sanding down the points with a dremel. Handles are easy if you make the knife a little shorter. Bottom line stop buying as many things and good job stepping up to DIY some stuff. Your effort is more valuable than your money.
@@zachweyrauch2988 wdym seventies stainless sets?
@@benbroeckx1905 I just meant old used knives in general. If you get stuff that's from the few post war decades there's still a solid chance it was made here in North America and while older steel doesn't have as many cool properties neither does cheap knock off steal from mass produced modern knives. I'm super into yard saling and refurbishing stuff. The pandemic has been a bummer for that kind of thing but I'm holding out hope for next spring.
@@zachweyrauch2988 nice. Anyway what is a knife you recommend. Thinking of tanaka or wakui from k&s
@@benbroeckx1905 I bought a wusthof just to try out a top quality knife but honestly if you're looking high end I suggest researching a local culinary store and keeping an eye out there for a sale. The sticker price of anything branded is huge compared to the actual retail cost so sales aren't uncommon. I prefer the western style of knife the blade is heavier and more rigid, but a buddy of mine has a set from Tanaka that I cooked with once and they cut very well.
"Knife is life" In line with this video, how about demonstrating how to sharpen a knife, including topics like sharpening stones, how often to sharpen, etc.
good idea!!!
He has one previously that he shows how to use the stone ..that's the first video I watched of his.
He has already done a sharpening video
"Knife is life"
A no frills, straight to the point video with real-life blade testing(paper, veggies). Thanks for this. Josh Weissmann brought me here.
No he didn't because Josh has an ACTUAL Japanese knife not from China, made my Makoto Kurosaki, these are garbage Chinese knives with questionable steel and possible lead contamination (use a kit, all 3 of my chinese "gyuto" failed the lead test) A Takamura R2 is $180-200 and shits on anything he showed. These don't stay sharp either, because it's Chinese variant of VG-10 not actually VG10. Educate yourself, use r/chefknives and read the info provided. It's like Pakistani Damascus, it's just fake garbage. ANYTHING can sharpen to shaving sharp, staying that way is proportionate to the carbon content in the steel with a few other contributing factors. OP is a great tuber, and great chef, just isn't educated in steel. Not his fault.
@@qweqwe1324 thank you for this. I never even considered swabbing knives for lead content. Are you saying that even the real knives from a real dealer will have lead? He bought from Bernal cutlery I think.
excellent video ! I have been using and collecting knives for 60 years and still learned a lot from this! Thanks
"knife is life" You should definitely do a video on your expensive knives too. And pocket knives if you have a collection of those too!
"knife is life" Great review all while being educational about what you look for in a knife. I really love the cooking side of your channel as much as the fishing. Keep up the great content, and I wish you guys good health!
"knife is Life" I worked in japanese restaurant while I was in junior college 25+ years ago. I know how much chefs value their knifes. I would love to see another video about how to use it (how to cut with minimum damage to the edge) and taking care of knife. Love to see how to sharpen the knifes as well. I have seen chefs sharpening their knifes for hours. I'm also outdoor person and love all your videos.
Nice review! This makes me want that VG10 one. My brother got me a Famcute Nakiri for my birthday and it was razor sharp out of the box. The sharpest knife I've ever had. I'm borderline vegetarian so I use it almost every day and it's great.
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What happened to those who comment on your past videos have a greater chance of winning? I literally commented on every single video! I'm taking my t-shirt idea back, read your first video comment I left lol! All good man no hard feelings! Keep up the good work!
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"knife is life" Very good review. I enjoyed how you tested the knives. I would like to see the three of them against your $200 knife at the same time. But very good video.
Knife is life. Sometimes Life is knife probably one of the most important tools man has created. I am putting a gift together for my best friends daughter who just got married and that would be amazing to receive one of these for her. Stay safe thank you Michael.
Great Review! Would be interesting to see your thoughts between the lower cost and the much more expensive knives.
Still learning from you, Taku. The best knife I have is an old Buck 119 camping knife Ive been using for decades for just about all my cooking.
Me, too. Crazy but it's amazingly sharp after 40 years.
“knife is life” Really love the channel! Can’t wait until Outdoor Chef Life gets to go “outdoors” again!! Hope the both of you stay safe! Ogenki de!!
Great knife skills. I'm still learning to get faster. Looking forward to your other episodes. Thank you.
Good review, well done and lots of info. For $45 to $85 you can get a real Japanese made knife with Japanese steel. Something like a Tojiro DP, Tojiro Shirogami, Fujiwara FKM, Yohinko VG-10, or a Fuji Nanihira. I always recommend a Tojiro DP Gyuto 210m ($80) if you want stainless and a western handle or a Tojiro Shirogami Gyuto 210mm ($70) if you want a wa handle with carbon steel.
"Knife is life" Those are pretty good knives for the price honestly.
"Knife is life" Love the vids Taku, keep em comin!
"knife is life" great video on the cheaper knives. You do an excellent job of describing the differences in the 3 knives in your video
knife is life:) just purchased the Forged to Table 8" Gyuto yesterday; your show influenced me to make the decision of purchasing this knife . I appreciated the amount of detail you use in defining the knives on this program. Still I won't mind having any of the three to add to my collection, thanks
I bought the Famcute. It’s funny but the difference between it and the cheap Walmart knives is insane. I absolutely love it and for the first time have really taken care of a kitchen knife.
"knife is life" My trusty Ikea chef knife hasn't let me down in 10 years, but I can't imagine being able to cut vegetables that cleanly or rapidly. Looks like so much fun!
If you give it a good sharpen it will cut that good, just wont hold a good edge for as long as a more expensive knife would.
@@WallaWillie yup! bought a $20 whetstone from amazon the other day. Sharpened my gf's 20 dollar walmart knife and she was surprised it could actually cut.
bruceownsu tf wrong with u?
are you referring to the $20 8" molybdenum/vanadium stainless steel chef knife? They use to have a better one around $50. that they did not sell online, cause they wanted people to come to the store.
@@Revit7 oh no idea, the knife was bought like 8 years ago
Man seeing the channel grow feels good. Keep it up bro
Loving those slow-mo shots. So pretty!
I'm glad I watched this. I've had an eye on that middle knife for a while, but if it's blade heavy then it'll tire you out quickly quickly! I don't think I'll be picking it up now!
I just added a new comment about the knife... The damned thing doesn't have a tang! It has a knob that is glued in to the handle. The knife is currently not available on Amazon as Famcute... They switched to FINDKING... If you did end up buying it... Please be careful - it's dangerous! Don't believe me? Look at the pictures that customers have posted under the 1-star reviews.
"knife is life" Any chance we can get video on how to properly care and sharpen these types of knifes. I personally would like to own this style of knife but I want to know how to properly care for it so it can last a lifetime.
Great demo! I went for the Forge to Table. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
I was literally just saying I wanted Japanese chef knives to my girl and this video was the first to pop up when I opened the app. Haha. I love the style of them but I never looked up the prices. I figured they would be very expensive but these look very clean and great for price. Thanks!
"Knife is Life" Great video! I wanna try using a Gyuto.
"Knife is life" Gonna be moving into new housing next semester and I'm gonna be cooking a lot more.
Thanks for your detailed reference to choosing a cost effective knife much appreciated.
I know I'm late to the party here but Knife is life for sure! Excellent info and review on these 'affordable' knives. Thanks for your content.
Knifes is life. I was watching your video to gather inspiration and knowledge. To make my own knife. This winter 2022/23 Tnx 👍
"Knife is life" - Gotta love cooking! I love knife reviews because they help educate me on what to buy as I work in a kitchen :D
Thank you for the fantastic video! I am so glad you loved the Forge To Table knife! We are really proud of the blades we are producing. Going to show this to the whole team at the forge! We are really proud to be forging in China too, our entire forge team is just 7 people and they'll all be so stoked you loved the blade! -Noah, Owner Forge To Table
You’re priced went up like an asshole
Knife is life i like the 70$ Knife look decent from the first two knife .
I like how it was 72$ but now it's 118$ 😂
Ah you must be responsible for ‘forging’ the Kamikoto knives 😂
@@artnull13 Nah Kamikotos suck, we only make our own and don't private label for anyone.
Knife is life , I was given made in Japan Interpur stainless steel chef knife. It was used left behind in apartment where my friend is the maintenance man. It was very dull and abused but I was shocked how easy it was to sharpen I mean razor sharp edge with very little work. It has since become my favorite knife .
That speed cut was so impressive. Can definitely see the Sushi Chef prowess at work.
VG10 is a much better steel than the other two. It isn't a super steel, but having vanadium and being a powdered steel makes it quite nice if you don't want to shell out hundreds. The addition of vanadium and the sintered powdered steel process makes for a fine grain structure that takes a nice edge and is fairly hard so the edge lasts.
No a powder steel. Sg2 is for example, but NOT VG10
"Knife is life " Normally I don't watch KZhead to the end glad I did this time ,very good demo thank you.
“Knife is life”... Funny, I was already bingeing your channel when you said that.
Hey guys, saw this video on recommendation again after purchasing a while ago and the $50 knife for me has been AWESOME. Don’t know about other knives, but this is my first pricey knife and does not disappoint. So sharp and efficient and just beautiful.
Oh I've been searching for a knife,as a gift for my mom,would buy itm
"Knife is life." I have a nice collection of kitchen knives but I would like to see sharpening techniques with stone and steel
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"knife is life!" love your content!
Using the back of the knife to scrape the chopped goods off the board. so obvious and simple. I can't believe I have never done this before. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
Love the video would love to see more videos like this one question how and can you sharpen them thank you so much keep the videos coming!
I liked the part were you said: '' were not gonna throw the vegetables away ''
I'd love to see an update on this video concept for the new year! would be a fun challenge if you could find more great budget knives for us beginners the $72 Forgetotable has gone up to $119 from what I can see
The forgetotable is now just under $60!
I bought it at $70 when the vid came out, and a year later it’s $60 😂
I don’t see it at all on Amazon 😂
It sits at 95$ on their website at the moment if I managed to find the right one
Darn...joined too late to get one of the knives, but I am so glad I found your channel. Love love love the content!
THANK YOU! for differentiating that us lefties need either a neutral or left handed specific bevel.
Beneficial information to have when knife shopping. Your video is great: succinct, no-fluff/continuous info, well spoken, apples to apples comparison without bias, friendly, and candid. I am interested in observing the sharpening process to discern variance between them. Thanks mister! “Knife is life!”
Just ordered the "forge to table" from their site and the code still works. "Knife is life" (death is a feather, duty is a mountain) Update, the knife is brilliant. Sharp and sexy.
Thanks. Just went shopping for these because of you. I hope those companies are giving you compensation for this video.
Legend has it this video was not edited in any way when he was cutting super fast that was just him going into beast mode!
"Knife is life" Would take any of these beauties
Am in kenya how can I get one?
When i see how many people get stabbed to death everyday i would call "Knife is life" a bad joke.
What are the knife laws and shipping regulations in Kenya?
I own the Forge to Table (VG10 steel one showed here) and I notice that the blade itself can be poor out of the box. Even a 2000-grit stone treatment makes it a really nice knife. They make a slightly smaller one like 6-inch or so and it's so incredibly light that it's a ton of fun to work with.
I bought one after watching this video and have been using it daily since. Super light and the edge holds pretty well considering I use one of those cheap plastic whetstone wheel sharpeners lol. Honing keeps the blade pretty straight and I only need to sharpen once a month.
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This is awesome. Would love to see more of these reviews in the future. Preferably, a review on a sushi knife for cutting fish.
That 2nd knife is the knife a cook has at the sushi restaurant i work at it’s great for cooking but not for sushi chefs and to find out that it’s only $45 is mind blowing to me
Please do this again with more expensive Japanese knives. this is one of my favorite videos of all time
“Knife is Life” Love the Channel you should do a video on sharpening these kinds of knives!
I was thinking the same.
“Knife is life” great channel and content, love it!!!
Great review! The sarcasm ish and straight to the point is awesome!!!
Hey Taku, Big fan of the videos that you've been putting out! Watching your stuff has definitely improved my filleting and sushi making skills (among other things). Be that as it may, I am looking to buy my first Gyuto chef's knife. In particular, I would like to find the best value that I can for less than $150. This video definitely made me interested in the 8" Gyuto (Japanese Style) Chef's Knife, but the knife doesn't seem to be available anywhere right now! Do you have any other suggestions? I'm an avid fisherman as well and I appreciate the input! Dan
I bought that famcute 2 years ago and have been using it as a full time line cook the entire time. It's still my favorite knife while the zwilling 8inch french drop point chef knife I bought on sale for 175 remains at home. Also got the 6inch vegetable cleaver from Famcute and its also still going strong. It's ridiculous how much they overperform for the price
I wish I could afford a knife like that. But here in Latvia the prices of these knives are super high 😔 love your videos man. Thanks for the amazing content.
Thanks for this great vid. Going with the 45 dollar knife. Not a chef just a home cook who loves cooking for my family. Take care
"knife is life" Damn if a $40 knife is considered "cheap", then my knifes must be garbage lmao
Relative to professional chef knives it is cheap. Quality kitchen equipment can be used for 20-30 years so the upfront cost is insignificant. You might buy a nice cast iron pot for $120 and use it for 60 years so the yearly cost is $2.
Yes
@@TheBigburcie you're right now find one example of a chef who bought one and kept it for 60 years 😉 the truth is they might have a favorite one all through the years but they will buy many knives anyway
Sorry but this video is bullshit. There are plenty Michelin Star chefs using an 80$ knife as their main knife every day for 20 years. Especially European knives are cheaper but at least as good (especially German knives) as Japanese knives and for most home cooks in Europe & the US they have a more familiar shape that is easier to handle. My knife is about 220$ but it's also because I like the (Japanese) brand, I like the style and it just feels good using it. Compare it to a 80$ Wüsthof Classic Ikon and they probably are at a similar level - completely different knives with different strengths and weaknesses but equally good.
@@BB-kw5bz yes i am french and think exactly like you. i m using japanese knife and i have many wusthof excellent made making. But so big pleasure using my japan knife. A lot of french cooker use global brand knife, me i don t like it so much....
"knife is life" As an angler and as an enthusiast homecook: nice idea! Keep going and greetings from Italy's reddest red zone! Stay home guys, stay safe!
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wow as a first time watcher, 7:27 took me completely off guard. great stuff, i think i'm gonna go with the vg-10, one of the cooks i work with has one and it feels great to hold.
Using the back of the knife for scooping is a great tip!
"Knife is Life" Started looking into purchasing an all rounder kitchen knife as I was cooking way more than I ever did in my busy (not so for a while:)) life due to the lockdown of the Covid-19 crisis. BTW, I have some old average knives just smacked thrown into a drawer...MERCY! I couldn’t believe that there’s so much that goes into kitchen knives. And that I’ve watched hours and hours of kitchen knife KZhead videos than I’ve ever even think it’s possible. Seriously, you knife guys are nuts! Anyways here goes Knife is Life! I’m waiting at my door hopefully for that give away knife so I can cut some food stuff and cook for my kids and wife ;)
"Knife is life" Sending Aloha from Hawaii. Everyone stay safe!
Knife is life I’m a hunter and love knives I’m very intricate on knives sharpening thank you for your info
I really appreciate that you haven't threw cut vegetables away. No food waste. Appreciated.
*The ACTUAL test would be, when you don't know the price of the knife, and you don't see the packing/boxes. You test and rate the knife by feel/performance, and ONLY THEN, the prices should be unveiled to you.*
I agree. There will be an inherit bias in judging the knife
You are really creative! Have you ever robbed a bank? Smart ass!
Khaleefa X graduated with a bio master degree？
The bias is there when you let it dumbass.
Well as long as you also know what the steel is for longer term expectations
I dont cook, I don't know how to fish yet here I am and enjoying the content
Man, sounds like you are the fastest drummer in the world on that board! Thanks for the video!
Knife is life! Great video. Got some great tips. I'm a noob, so I got my lady a starter set of Shun knives. (she's been exploring cooking and has made some awesome stuff in quarantine. I'm so lucky). Good advice w the takeaway of veggies w the back side of the knife to preserve the blade. Any brand preference on that fancy softer chopping board?
I would certainly be interested in a similar video for the next tier or two knives. Like maybe a $150-$250 and a $400+ tiers? Just so I could really see the difference in an experts hands.
Look up shibata kotetsu on KZhead. That's a high performing knife.
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I love the commentary from Jocelyn, "are you crying yet", lmao.
"Knife is life" Dont have any knives that looks like that pretty cool video im subscribing
...this is the first time I watched your video...I kinda like your humility and decency...and also like your caption "knife is life" without it life in itself is rather empty
"Knife is life" Would love to see how to sharpen and take care of those knives.
He has a knife sharpening video
Well i tried to find the video. Went thru a years worth of videos couldn't find it. Title or link?
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Thanks will definitely check it out.
TTT Triple T I would also love sharpening information as well
Give away has ended but still want to say , so here it goes : "knife is life" . That felt good 😎
Knife is life! Just found your channel, subbed and liked. Very interesting, thanks for this! Keep up the Chef Life. Ty for sharing your knowledge :D
Knife is life Thanks so much for the info currently looking in ti knife.
"knife is life" Idk why everyone's been saying it but I'll join in anyway.
Someone didn't watch the full video eh?
”Knife is life” You should include one of your best knives in the comparison to show how good/bad the cheap knives are.
For what he paid for all of his knives, I wouldn't want to know how similar $40 stacks up to $350. A chef's knives are also like a business suit, to impress other people. My 2003 Caravan gets me to work as well as a new BMW.
Knife is life. Thanks for the vid. You did a great job. Thanks for the review
Thank you. I would like to see also the super cheap vs the super expensive. And more about the metals they use.