Budget friendly kitchen knives in VG-10

[Cereal_killer]

I'm looking for a new Chef's knife and maybe a few other misc. kitchen knives in VG-10 (a paring knife would be great). No particular reason, just always really liked the steel and I no longer have any folders in it and I've gotten more interested in my kitchen cutlery recently so why not. Why should I care so much about my EDC blades and their super steels only to use crap knives every night for food prep.

I know this is a very low budget but I'd really like to have ~$50 or less in the chef's knife new, if that's not possible then tell me what to watch for secondary market. I'm doing research for what I can "ask" the kids for Father's Day so quality per dollar and best value trumps any specific name brand or country of origin, I'm not trying to impress my in-laws, just make myself happy.

 

[PoolQs]

I bought one of these through Woodcraft. Great knife and I put my own handle on.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/20...x?gcsct=0ChMIwJyFvp3BvAIVAvXnCh26ZwAAGAMgACgA
For VG-10, their chef knives are a little more than $50 (not much) but good quality for the $$

Others here might have better sources for fully constructed knives.
Hope this helps
Troy

 

[arty]

It will run a bit over that, but not by much. I got a Gyoto by Tojiro in VG10 and it is a bargain. Mine is about 7" and it ran $70. You can get. 6" utility petty for $50 by Tojiro the last time that I looked. I may pick one up.

 

[olpappy]

Kanetsune has kitchen knives in VG10 which are very reasonably priced.

 

[Cynic2701]

Tojiro DP will be your best bet. It will be a little bit over your limit, but not by much.