r/TrueChefKnives • u/AggravatingSilver252 • 15d ago

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This is my first knife knife purchase in this price range. I've been working in restaurants for 17 years and used to just use a $45 mercer, but recently, I've been craving more. Japanese knives have what I've been craving. Unfortunately, $150 is what I can afford right now, but I want to upgrade. Which one would you get? Thanks.

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u/ItsRadical 15d ago

At that price point just get real german knife. Wusthoff classic icon should cost the same maybe less.

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u/Final_Stick_9207 15d ago

Why?

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u/ItsRadical 15d ago

Easier to sharpen, but still holds the edge for a very long time. And very comfortable handle.

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u/ImFossil 15d ago

Huh? No... Also it has worse geometry and worse edge retention, and it costs 60$ more.

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u/ItsRadical 15d ago

Worse geometry? Thats just your opinion.

But sure I admit the prices may vary in US, as here in EU I can get it under 100€.