Wusthof 17cm Japanese cook's knife
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WTF?
I plugged "wusthof japanese cook knife" into Google to come up with a picture and this thread is the second link that came up.
I plugged "wusthof japanese cook knife" into Google to come up with a picture and this thread is the second link that came up.
Way to go, MikeD! 
Never underestimate the power of t3h RM.
Thanks for supporting the local economy! Both Henckels and Wüsthoff come from my home town.
Global rules the world.
Be extremely careful if you want to see how your meat compares to 17cm.
What the **** is 17cm?
I have a few Wüsthoff knives. I can not afford the block and set that I really want! Friggin' ex-roommate used one of my knives as a friggin' pry tool or something and broke the tip on my knive.
It's what terrorists call 5/8th of a cubit.
I have this exact knife and hardly ever use it. It was a gift and just doesn't feel comfortable. I don't like the pointed 90deg tip, it doesn't slide back and forth nicely while slicing. The cutting edge itself is a bit too flat (or straight) for my liking. Sharp as fuk though.
I also have, and use, this 20cm chefs knife. Also a gift, it is nice to use. The cutting edge has a nice transition along the entire length, no flat spots. Good length too.
This is my prize: Global's 18cm veg knife. I would be happy to select this one if I had to choose one knife only to own. Funny enough, it was also a gift. I use it for pretty much everything. It has been scarred up and chipped and I still love it. Holds an edge well and is damn sharp. From fine work to filleting fish to de-boning a chicken, it does everything.
Knives are personal however, so what I like may not be what you would like (and vice versa).
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I've got one of these... pretty much the only knife I use.
Ack! Hard, thin blades and bones do not mix well. Explains some the the edge chipping.
Very very true. The best knife is the one you enjoy the most!