i am about to start working on some custom kitchen blades. i have done the odd piece from time to time, but we are about to start dedicating a large part of our efforts toward custom kitchen designs. what are some specific styles you guys would like to see?
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thanks for the feedback. i am gonna make a list of the most popular suggestions. we should have some designs coming before the end of summer. we are excited about working on all the new designs.
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i think i will do the first batch in AEB-L stainless. very popular steel for custom kitchen knives. i may then branch out to more exotic carbon steel or damascus models.
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i do believe the first two models will be a santoku and a large chef's knife. i am working on the profile of the santoku right now. i want it to be traditional but have our Liontribe style accents. we are excited to be branching out in new directions.
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Originally posted by myrottiety: There is very little you can't do with a 8" Chef Knife & Paring knife. Throw in a 8" bread knife and you are good to go for %99 of kitchen needs.
Another vote for 8" Chef style, my 8" Shun does 99% of my basic chores
The course I took taught 3 knifes for 95% of kitchen work. An 8-10" chef preferably a 10" since it's easier to make control contact with the cutting board. A Paring knife for all small detail cuts etc. and a 240-270mm serrated knife like the Tojiro 270mm.
The serrated knife isn't just for bread. It's for sectioning out Butternut Squash, Melons etc etc. A really good serrated knife can be a revelation! Your basic straight bread knife is just that, for just bread.
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Your basic straight bread knife is just that, for just bread.
I worked in a Bar / Grill out of school. We had off set bread knife for cutting subs. I got where I was damn near a wizard with that knife. I actually preferred it to a chef knife for %99 of things. Except for maybe doing large volume of prep with meat.
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i have a batch of very nice stainless on the way for the first batch of 8" chef knives and santoku style knives. i am leaning toward stabilized wood for the handles, any suggestions for handle materials?
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