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Big fan of Korin's chef knives:

https://www.korin.com/japanese-knives/styles/gyuto-chefs-knife

I've had a Togiharu Wa for maybe 15 years now:

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do you know if these designs on the side of knives are purely decorative? or do they somehow illustrate that a knife is stronger than one without them?

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Visible textures are always decorative. Japanese handmade knives are always hammered; the finishing, technique, and metals vary. Visual texture = finishing.

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I got a cheapo set of 3 Ikea knives that work great, sharpen and great. I know people get all fancy with knives, but I've had these for about 5 years, they

Of course you have to sharpen them regularly. A regular old sharpener is fine.

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