Pro Chef Tips.. What Are Japanese Knives & Are They Worth It?
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 Published On Aug 3, 2023

We are talking about Japanese knives today and will discuss many things in this video: types of knives, types of steel, makers, and more!
I will leave a few links below for you to see them and for a few dealers in the US, UK and EU.

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đź›’KNIVES & SETS TO BUY:đź›’

â–¶MASAMOTO KS Gyuto Chef Knife 24cm:
https://amzn.to/3Ye2SMz

â–¶MASAMOTO VG Gyuto Chef Knife 21cm:
https://amzn.to/3rUQrJu

â–¶MASAMOTO SW Gyuto Chef Knife 24cm:
https://amzn.to/3DFUR9H

â–¶MASAMOTO SW Petty Knife 16cm:
https://amzn.to/3Ye3mST

â–¶MASAMOTO KS Yanagiba 24cm:
https://amzn.to/44OTT6Y

â–¶MASAMOTO VG Sujihiki 24cm:
https://amzn.to/3DARKj4

â–¶MIYABI 5000MCD 2-Piece set Chef Knife / Petty Knife: https://amzn.to/43vPCE6

â–¶MIYABI 5000MCD 8-Inch Chef Knife:
https://amzn.to/3K1aA6I

â–¶MIYABI 5000MCD67 8-inch Chef's Knife:
https://amzn.to/3KpaSo5

â–¶MIYABI 5000MCD 9 Inch Slicer:
https://amzn.to/3Okc0L7

â–¶Global 2-Piece Set Chef Knife / Petty Knife:
https://amzn.to/3Dk6YJj

â–¶Shun Classic 3 Piece Set 8" Chef, 3.5" Paring, 6" Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3OiaNFc

đź›’SHARPENERS:đź›’

â–¶KING 4 Whetstones Set with base 220/1000/4000/6000 Grits:
https://amzn.to/3rH4IsQ

â–¶KING Whetstone Starter Set 1000/6000 Grit:
https://amzn.to/3rscw1A

đź›’DEALERS:đź›’

Meesterslijpers:
I have bought from them a lot, they are located in Amsterdam,
excellent customer service!
https://www.meesterslijpers.nl/en

Cutting Edge Knives:
They are located in the UK, a family-run business
and they have excellent customer service!
https://cuttingedgeknives.co.uk/

Chef Knives To Go:
@SteveGPhotography
They have a lot of knife reviews on YT and are very friendly.
Be sure to check them out if you are in the US!
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/

If you are in the EU you will have to pay for VAT when buying from outside.
The standard rate of VAT is 21% Not cheap!

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đź›’MY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:đź›’
â–¶Le Repertoire De La Cuisine in English: https://amzn.to/44fh7Tv
â–¶Paella Pan!: https://amzn.to/2UQWT3s
â–¶BlackBoard Plate: (Pizarra): https://amzn.to/3dAi3JS
â–¶My Chef Knife: (that I use every day!) https://amzn.to/34PSf7D
â–¶Paring Knives: (can never have too many!) https://amzn.to/2S5y6Ia
â–¶Cutting Boards: https://amzn.to/3vXizIV
â–¶STAUB Cast Iron Dutch Pan: (It's a workhorse!) https://amzn.to/34MbzTo
â–¶STAUB Braiser with Glass Lid: https://amzn.to/3Zg54C3
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â–¶Microplane Fine Grater: https://amzn.to/3FQOwcN
â–¶T-fal Nonstick Pan set: https://amzn.to/3njzYvZ
â–¶Flim for wrapping food: https://amzn.to/42ztQjv

Timeline:
Gyuto - 00:15
The Petty Knife - 00:59
The Santoku - 01:23
Sujihiki - 01:54
Nakiri - 02:30
Yanagiba - 03:07
Buying Recommendation - 04:13
Bladesmithing - 04:26
Steel Hardness - 05:30
Stainless vs Carbon - 06:17
Handle Types - 08:19
Balance Point - 09:28
Knife Finishes - 09:49
Care and Maintenance - 11:09
Stropping - 11:58
Which knife maker - 12:35
Short Story - 15:29
Where to buy - 16:12
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