tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Nenox S1 Gyuto 240mm. With 88% positive sentiment across 18 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
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“All are basically the corporate Japanese version of wustoff etc. Miyabi is owned by zwilling even. They are more industrially mass produced in contrast to higher end factories. Less likely to cut like an absolute laser, maybe.., but they usually use high quality steel which will sharpen perfectly. I Stan MTC Haku by Nenohi. I’ve used it in a work setting. Tough steel I’m not afraid to use on hard food, some would consider mid, but nice grind for what it is. Nenohi also makes a famous wayyy more expensive knife called Nenox. https://mtckitchen.com/products/haku-inox-gyuto-210mm-8-2”
“Nenox is famous for looking good but overpriced for the grind you get. Misono is solid for the price point overall. I'd start by trying to find something Myojin sharpened. Will have a better grind than the nenox for less money and still comes in stainless options. Ryusen is another large house brand like nenox that would also be worth checking out if you want something easy to find. Lots of amazing Western makers to buy direct: https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives?igsh=ZnNhdWRyYTR1bGM5 https://www.instagram.com/edd_works?igsh=emlpbjJxY2Rqdzcy https://www.instagram.com/bidingerknives?igsh=MWg1eDd1YmpmbWw0YQ== https://www.instagram.com/shihanfineknives?igsh=dGNzYms2aDRxOHVv https://www.instagram.com/isasmedjan?igsh=MXJ6emtjMXFxanFoOA== https://www.instagram.com/newhamknives?igsh=ODNhY25tamowbHNm https://www.instagram.com/fredrikspare?igsh=MWFkaHA0c3N0N3JkbA== https://www.instagram.com/kippingtonblades?igsh=MTNsM2JjZ2JtNWt2cA== https://www.instagram.com/devinthomasdamascus?igsh=MWg2c3c3MjlkOTR0cQ== https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives?igsh=MXV5aTI0cGtwOG9l https://www.instagram.com/abblades?igsh=MTA2eWs4ZnVyNHVneQ== https://www.instagram.com/steel.by.lundbergs?igsh=MW9udGRxcXo3eXk5NA== https://www.instagram.com/xerxes.knives?igsh=MW9vem5uaWd6eXJuaQ== There's lots more but these are the ones I know with with stainless. It's a mix of prices with some getting into the thousands each but will have excellent performance.”
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18 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026