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I made a post earlier about what knife to get and this is what was generally recommended but im stick between choosing between these two, which one do you think is best quality and lookswise, also does the ktip matter that much?

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 9.4\"

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm | Japanese Chef Knife – Cutting Edge Knives

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 9.4" Kiritsuke Gyuto – Cutlery and More

Im looking for a 210-240mm japanese gyuto knife that functions well and looks good, my friend prefers knives with wa handle and a damascus pattern but not sure what exactly to buy, please leave any suggestions, im in the uk also

Ive been looking to get a end grain cutting board as a gift but since i dont have experience with any high end boards i dont want to mess things up so wondering on stuff like dimensions, feet or no feet, juice groove on one side flat on other, stuff like that. Feel free to share your personal experiences and recommendations