Recommendation for long and heavy chef's knife with flush fit handle

[Ballerina]

I work in a kitchen and have been assigned an increasing number of prep duties. I've found that what I would really want for processing large quantities of vegetables and cooked chicken is a longer knife than the 240mm I own (270-290mm would fit the bill) and also a knife with a thicker spine, minimum 3mm but ideally 4-4.5mm. Target weight is 230-280g.
What I am very particular about is also the handle, I loathe the western style of handle with pins. All my knives have handles that are flush with the spine and I'm finding it a real struggle to identify a knife that is both long, thick, has a handle flush with the spine and that is in stock.

Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Looking to spend no more than $500.

This would be ideal but is sold out.

https://hitohira-japan.com/products/cma-000-295

 

[Aardvark]

You might take a look at chefknivestogo (dot com). Some of their gyuto knives seem to fit your specs.

I have no direct experience with them (the knives or the company), but they have been favorably mentioned here.

Good luck.

 

[FOG2]

I work in a kitchen and have been assigned an increasing number of prep duties. I've found that what I would really want for processing large quantities of vegetables and cooked chicken is a longer knife than the 240mm I own (270-290mm would fit the bill) and also a knife with a thicker spine, minimum 3mm but ideally 4-4.5mm.
What I am very particular about is also the handle, I loathe the western style of handle with pins. All my knives have handles that are flush with the spine and I'm finding it a real struggle to identify a knife that is both long, thick, has a handle flush with the spine and that is in stock.

Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Looking to spend no more than $500.

Contact timos- he may have it in stock. I call it the Timkeda.

 

[timos-]

I do have a couple you may be interested in . feel free to shoot me an email if you like.

 

[Aardvark]

I do have a couple you may be interested in . feel free to shoot me an email if you like.

You have some fine-looking work there, sir.

 

[Ballerina]

You might take a look at chefknivestogo (dot com). Some of their gyuto knives seem to fit your specs.

I have no direct experience with them (the knives or the company), but they have been favorably mentioned here.

Good luck.

I had a look but nothing that is in stock matches my criteria.
Either too thin or the handle doesn't mount flush with the spine.

 

[roaduck]

Could you handle a wide 3-ply 270 mm 262 gram kiritsuke like this Ballerina ; or is it too flat for you and want a big heavy gyutou with a bit more curve ?

https://www.silverback-knives.com/en/products/kiritsuke-270mm-matsubara-blue-2-nashiji-walnussholz-griff

 

[Aardvark]

If you look to the bottom, right on the page you linked to (hitohira.japan...), there is a link titled "Our Retailers". I found a very similar knife at Bernal Cutlery, that seemed to be in stock. Maybe some of the other retailers have something in-stock that you would be interested in.

 

[roaduck]

Is this one any good Ballerina ?
Moritaka AS Gyuto 270mm
Chunky bit curvy san mai clad - under the radar etc ? hard but protected...ish-, hammer forged kouruchi - probably a bit too fragile for cheffy work - you need a 61-62 3-ply max in a trad carbon for toughness and a satin blade dunno.
My sweet spot for mega prep is 3.8 mm spine - distal taper - semi or full stainless / pm at about 59-60 so it can take abuse but touch up quickly in a satin with 6-8 sided or even better oval dark hardwood handle - RH orientation with a 50/50 grind; but it`s finding a bugger - best solution is a local guy bespoke with mega negotiation - free or discount lunches dinners etc for a few months lol.

 

[Ballerina]

The Matsubara doesn't list thickness so it's out. The Moritaka fits the bill in all regards except handle, it's out. I am also very disappointed in the fit & finish of the handles on most gyutos I find even in the $500+ range. Sukenari are a rare exception in this regard but their best are still shy of the mark.
I spoke to Tim and have put in a deposit for a custom knife.

 

[roaduck]

Way to go Ballerina - see Goldilocks is the boss haha ! - good luck with your bespoke buddy.

I love my English caidao `cos I lived in China for 15 years and they mostly had big rectangle knives.

 

[FOG2]

Having owned and used several of timos- Custom Knives. I am certain you will be happy with yours.
He has Outstanding customer service !