Reddit reviews Yoshihiro Aogami Super/Blue Steel Warikomi,Chef's Knife/WA Gyuto(Japanese Style) (210mm/8.3")
We found 1 Reddit comments about Yoshihiro Aogami Super/Blue Steel Warikomi,Chef's Knife/WA Gyuto(Japanese Style) (210mm/8.3"). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Yoshihiro's Aogami Super model WA Gyuto(Japanese Style Chef's Knife)Aogami Super(Yasuki Blue Steel/Core, squeezed into Stainless Steel (called "Warikomi" made by Awase method)Octagonal Wood Handle with Buffalo Bolster *Color may vary, due to natural productsBlade Length:210mm/8.3"Made in Sakai/Osaka,Japan
https://www.amazon.com/Yoshihiro-Aogami-Super-Warikomi-Japanese/dp/B0748K2HK1/
An example of $40 over budget. I haven't use the knife personally but have a few yoshihiro knives and love them.
https://www.echefknife.com/product/yoshihiro-black-finish-blue-steel-kurouchi-gyuto-japanese-chefs-knife-d-shape-shitan-handlewith-lacquered-nuri-saya-cover/
This one is 9$ over but out of stock
https://www.echefknife.com/product/yoshihiro-mizu-yaki-black-finish-blue-steel-kurouchi-gyuto-japanese-chefs-knife-round-shape-shitan-handle-with-nuri-saya/
210 is in stock and under budget. I have a 240 version of that and it's awesome.
There are options, don't worry, something can be found
Edit: my totally non pro review of the 240 https://www.reddit.com/r/chefknives/comments/aueowu/yoshihiro_mizu_yaki_aogami_super_blue_kurouchi/
Edit2 https://www.chefknivestogo.com/okbl2gy21.html another brand should you require more variety.