Since we have a few guys on here that like to throw down in the kitchen, what do you all like to use to slice your goods? The ode prefers German blades in the form of JA Henckles Twin Pro. I prefer the Japanese in theShun Kaji line. I recently learned of a U.S. Knife maker up in Brooklyn and I'm hoping that he has an 8" chefs in at the same time I have funds for one. The 10" run about $650 and the 8" run about $500.