Hi Vecchiouomo,
I posted a vintage set of Chicago cutlery (from the thread I created) that was used and maintained by users for decades–some are still doing it. They are comparable to European knives–and many are available in vintage oriented sites. Check out my postings.
The newer sets are as you describe, but some home cooks become enthusiasts like us–and buy just a few Japanese or European knives as upgrades.
That’s where cultural fusion might take place.
