Japanese Knives

Tempered steel technology randomly happened across the planet around the same time. The European long sword and Japanese katana were comprised of the same material, at the exact same time. Japanese knives are of equal to, or lesser quality than European blade manufacturers. Period. Don't pay meme money for something a machine can make in the 21st century for 1/10th of the price.

this post screams loudmouthedness

Historically inaccurate. Tempering steel was far from random and started as early as the Roman Empire just prior to the 3rd century

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a good knife will last 50+ years if treated well