Why?? I'm very comfortable with my chefs knives.
If I can find it in this mess, I have a Faberware 8" Santoku (new in the packaging, bought on clearance) I could send to you. Since I got the Henckels I have not used it.
Why?? I'm very comfortable with my chefs knives.
I've noticed that men tend to like the chef's knives and women tend to like the santoku. I have both and the santoku feels more balanced and steady in my hand. The chef's knife that came with my culinary school knife kit is much longer; DH uses it primarily.
I'm not sure how much it has to do with gender. For me, the knife I use depends entirely on what I'm cutting. If I have a big slab o'meat to break down, then I prefer a chef's knife for the extra length and heft. However, if I'm chopping veggies, I would much rather use a santoku. The lightness and sense of control is better suited for making quick work out of a pile of onions or carrots.
I agree Andy and my Chefs knife will remain my goto knife for most prep I just like the feel of it better. I am glad I got the Santoku as well however because it does work a little better or me for dicing garlic, chopping parsley and that kind of thing so they will both have a home for the foreseeable future.PF, thanks, but it's not that important.
I have an 8" and a 6" chef's knives. I believe most santokus are 6" to 8" long. My chef's knives are heavier than santokus, but there are lighter chef's knives. I think it's just what you get used to for the most part. If I had to switch to a santoku, I'd adapt.
I've actually never used a santoku. I probably should try one sometime.
You would love it Andy!
I tried one and couldn't see what the fuss is about.
I use my 2 knives almost exclusively, the gyuto and the petty.
I tried one and couldn't see what the fuss is about.
I use my 2 knives almost exclusively, the gyuto and the petty.
I guess the fuss over the santoku is that I have found a knife I can wield with comfort and control. I may as well use a macheté if I am to use a chef's knife...no control at all. The balance is just not right for someone who can barely see over the counter
You have to be taller than the knife....
I guess the fuss over the santoku is that I have found a knife I can wield with comfort and control. I may as well use a macheté if I am to use a chef's knife...no control at all. The balance is just not right for someone who can barely see over the counter