I bought multiple knives from jon, James and maxim. I have nothing but praise for them with the wY they conduct their business. If I have one complaint, is that I want to buy ALL the varieties they carry. But I aint a billionaire so no chance.
#1 and not #2
I dont buy a lot of knives but i use everything I bought. Most used knife are still my hiromoto AS and aritsugu A type. Everything else I just rotate or base on mood.
Cant justify for a custom handle or Saya unless its included already as I am in Australia so not too keen...
I bought an A type from a forum member years ago. Was a 210mm gyuto but he ground it to become a single bevel. I got a work mate to re grind the knife and its line a 180mm yanagiba now. Hence I am looking for a 240mm gyuto. This A-type can seriously take a beating as well.