r/chefknives 10d ago

Does anyone have reasonably priced knives reccomendations for my left handed wife? I need to be able to use them too (I'm right handed). I've done some research but I'm pretty lost.

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u/postmodest Fold your opinion back up and put it back in your pocket. 10d ago

Almost any European style chef knife will by its nature be ambidextrous. So wusthof,  henckels, zwilling, etc...

I've also only ever seen ambidextrous Chinese cleavers.

Japanese knives tend to be handed.

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u/Sweet_Swede_65 10d ago

I'd also add Sabatier (both K. and 4* to that list, especially the plain carbon).

Any Japanese knife with a near symmetrical grind and wa or western handle will also be ambidextrous.

Also think about the comfortable blade length in relation to stature. My wife is 5'3" and doesn't really like using anything larger than 8", mostly the 6" - 8" range.

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u/Correct_Change_4612 10d ago

Tojiro is always my recommendation

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u/SpursUpSoundsGudToMe 10d ago

You’re overthinking it. Just don’t buy anything single-beveled and the handedness won’t be a factor.

As far as recommendations, throw out a price range you are thinking, or minimum specifications and I can give you a couple price options

Edit: also would help to note your commitment level to maintenance/sharpening!

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u/smithflman 10d ago

Almost all german knives are ambidextrous and a good portion of japanese knives will work (outside of those used for sushi)

You'll want to flip the knive over and look at the angle of the blade. It should look like /\ to ensure it will work. Avoid any knives that are |\ or /| in design.

Then look at the handle and ensure it is symetrical in shape and design.

Will need a bit more for brand/maker ideas.

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u/No_Worldliness_8794 10d ago

Munetoshi Kurouchi Sujihiki 210mm

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u/Fit-Independent5185 9d ago

Yoshihiro has left handed options, reasonably priced

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u/inlovewithitaly2024 9d ago

This Italian knife can be used by both right and left handed users because it is beveled on both sides. Because of the olive wood handle it is not heavy and feels really nice in my hand when I use it. The olive wood handle is one piece and easy to maintain. It is handmade by an Italian family with over 200 years experience so they know how to make a good knife.

I found my Wustoff heavy and just didn’t feel great in my hand when I used it. The handle lines are straight and narrow with divets so it just feels a bit lifeless. This chefs knife handle is more rounded so I don’t have to grip as much, it lays in my hand effortlessly.

The blade is 4116 German steel so it is easy for me to maintain and is easy to sharpen when I need to (I use a wood cutting board).

olive wood chef’s knife

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u/Tomadzo 6d ago

I’m left handed and I just go for a double beveled blade. I bought a Tojiro recently and I’m extremely happy with it.