A few months ago Ron Khormaei, the founder and CEO of Steelport Knife Co. in Portland, was in Colorado wandering around a Scheels sporting goods shop when he noticed something that made him pause.
I also made sure that none have truly unnecessary ... some Japanese companies make some European-style knives, and some European and American companies make Japanese-style knives.
A great chef's knife is one of the most important tools you can have in the kitchen. Whether you're looking to do precise knife work or you simply need a very sharp blade for some ingredient prep ...