B&B Knife group buy- Info post

[mretzloff]

Here would be my wishes:

1. carbon steel
2. A beautiful handle of some kind. Maybe some polished wood.
3. No B&B logo or anything
4. 8" chef's knife
5. Anywhere under $200

Of course, I would trust anything recommended by you our Ouch.

 

[dmm26]

Can you say why?

Is it the style of knife or the material? the geometry or the handle?

There are many knives that are in or near that pricepoint.

My buddy who's a chef has this knife and it's super light, well balanced, and it's versatile.


After looking around, this knife can be purchased for less than $100 @ chef's knives to go.

 

[wimbouman]

Watanabe fan here.

Price point = <200 USD
Styles of knives = Gyuto
Blade material = Yasuki blue steel core with stainless outer
Custom Handle = No
Tuned and sharpened = Yes
Saya (wooden sheath/plastic) = Wooden

My favorite:

Kuro-uchi Gyuto knife Blade: 180mm
Total length: 320mm Width: 45mm Thickness: taper spine 3.5 - 1.5mm US$200.00
Double bevel, Blade: Yasuki blue steel core with stainless outer, Handle: burnt chestnut wood

 

[wimbouman]

Anybody else interested in a Deba?

Yep.

Matching deba / gyuto!

 

[Mr. Imperial]

I'd like to chime in quickly to say: I morally support this group buy, but I don't have enough shaving stuff to sell to financially support it. I will look forward to seeing the result, though!

 

[Dude123]

I'd like to chime in quickly to say: I morally support this group buy, but I don't have enough shaving stuff to sell to financially support it. I will look forward to seeing the result, though!

+1, I would love a good knife, but can't get in on this one right now

 

[stripec30]

A left-handed bevel option.

 

[Thelonius1]

My only question is: When is this happening?!?!? I'm in!

 

[Jim]

This post is for interest only, we will be looking to source the best value and discount we can find to bring to the B&B. There are lots of choices, and whatever we end up with will be a "cut" above!


This thread was very informative, The assumption was the price point needed to be sub 100.00 and only stainless.

If we move to a Carbon knife and >100.00 we have many more options/lines available.

Those who are left handed need not worry, whatever knives we chose you will be good to go.


The comments would indicate a strong interest in a Chefs knife, Gyutou, a veg knife,Nakiri, and a slicer, Sugi.

The participation in this buy of Dave Martell also opens the option of custom/tuned handles, rounding of sharp edges and sharpening/ bevel bias adjustments.

Jon of Japanese knife imports will be available to help sort through options and help make choices that are appropriate to your needs.

So hang tight, it will happen!

 

[pyrrhusmj]

Dangit Jim, I can't wait any longer. I haven't purchased a new knife in 3 months except for a cheap throw around wasabi petty eith plastic handle (doesn't count as a real knife to me except that it is sharp). Does Jon give us discounts? I must buy.

Miichael

 

[Alacrity59]

About timing. About American Thanksgiving to Christmas seems right to me.

 

[Blue_2]

If we move to a Carbon knife and >100.00 we have many more options/lines available.

Those who are left handed need not worry, whatever knives we chose you will be good to go.

The comments would indicate a strong interest in a Chefs knife, Gyutou, a veg knife,Nakiri, and a slicer, Sugi.

The participation in this buy of Dave Martell also opens the option of custom/tuned handles, rounding of sharp edges and sharpening/ bevel bias adjustments.

Jon of Japanese knife imports will be available to help sort through options and help make choices that are appropriate to your needs.

So hang tight, it will happen!

If that's the general area you're investigating, then I'm going to put money aside next week. Im in.

 

[DFrancis]

I'm open to different styles, but would use a veg knife most. If we are heading for about $100-$200, wooden handle and carbon blade I'm quite interested (pending funding of course).

 

[The Knize]

Wow, I really do not get around much any more! I am late to the party, but I am interested. I assume carbon steel is a priority to me. Other than that, I am in your hands, if I can afford it! Japanese knives area are an area whether expert guidance brings a lot to the table for me! I can pick out my own watch, tasting glasses, shaving brush, or scents, but I cannot pick put out my own Japanese knife, that is for sure!

This post is for interest only, we will be looking to source the best value and discount we can find to bring to the B&B. There are lots of choices, and whatever we end up with will be a "cut" above!


This thread was very informative, The assumption was the price point needed to be sub 100.00 and only stainless.

If we move to a Carbon knife and >100.00 we have many more options/lines available.

Those who are left handed need not worry, whatever knives we chose you will be good to go.


The comments would indicate a strong interest in a Chefs knife, Gyutou, a veg knife,Nakiri, and a slicer, Sugi.

The participation in this buy of Dave Martell also opens the option of custom/tuned handles, rounding of sharp edges and sharpening/ bevel bias adjustments.

Jon of Japanese knife imports will be available to help sort through options and help make choices that are appropriate to your needs.

So hang tight, it will happen!

 

[ouch]

About timing. About American Thanksgiving to Christmas seems right to me.

I agree 100%. We absolutely have to get the knife into Scotto's mother-in-law's hands for Thanksgiving. It's a B&B tradition!

 

[pauls51]

I'd like to participate!...

Im only a newbie with Kitchen knives though and have only recently been given permission to purchase some knives for my new kitchen...

I'd like a Chef's knife that would be around the 150 (would love to go higher, but alas international postage is a killer!)

 

[JBroida]

Dangit Jim, I can't wait any longer. I haven't purchased a new knife in 3 months except for a cheap throw around wasabi petty eith plastic handle (doesn't count as a real knife to me except that it is sharp). Does Jon give us discounts? I must buy.

Miichael

So my goal is to find something where we can leverage a group buy to get better pricing, but either way, i'm sure we'll find something that fits what you guys are looking for. Jim has been talking to me about this for quite some time and I've had a chance to look around a bit. We initially thought that the price range would be a lot lower, but based on what you guys are looking for, there are plenty of good options out there.

-Jon

 

[pyrrhusmj]

So my goal is to find something where we can leverage a group buy to get better pricing, but either way, i'm sure we'll find something that fits what you guys are looking for. Jim has been talking to me about this for quite some time and I've had a chance to look around a bit. We initially thought that the price range would be a lot lower, but based on what you guys are looking for, there are plenty of good options out there.

-Jon

I understand that and will buy whatever. I was just asking if you gave discounts to the B&B folks because I found a petty on your site I like.

Michael

 

[ducatisteve]

If it is <$200 I would totally be down with the group buy. The only stipulation I have is that it has a B&B logo on it somewhere!

 

[bladeruner]

Wow, I really do not get around much any more! I am late to the party, but I am interested. I assume carbon steel is a priority to me. Other than that, I am in your hands, if I can afford it! Japanese knives area are an area whether expert guidance brings a lot to the table for me! I can pick out my own watch, tasting glasses, shaving brush, or scents, but I cannot pick put out my own Japanese knife, that is for sure!

+1 I just started cooking more this year and have been interested in buying a good chef's knife. I'm in but I will leave to Jim, Ouch and the other experts to decide

My god what has this site done to me. First shaving then tea now this. What's next whiskey and cigars?(I've been giving this some thought)