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Each stone is in excellent condition and comes with original box. Thickness listed below. Description and specs can be found at Japanese Knife Imports. 1) Gesshin 220 grit pink stone. 50mm thick. $20 plus shipping. SOLD 2) Gesshin 1000 grit extra large stone. 57mm thick. $75 plus...

I have a Toyama 180 deba and it is very nice. Takes a great edge and holds up -- no microchipping. My favorite Toyamas are the 270 Gyuto and 210 Nakiri.

I wish I had your experience Dave, but the knife I had took an edge like the Forschner I gave to you. I don't mind inexpensive knives, but I won't purchase or keep anything that is difficult to sharpen.

I personally would (and did) start with Hario V60, Aeropress, a good grinder, and the best organic coffee available from a local roaster. You can go the espresso machine route, but I suggest that you first develop your coffee palate before diving into a fancy espresso machine. Also consider...

My advice (seriously) is to sell it on eBay for $11. These knives are **** and a waste of time and energy unless you want to wear down your stone. I ended up selling mine because I could not get it to take a sufficiently sharp edge, otherwise I would have kept it.

I received my Toyama 210 nakiri yesterday, finally after DHL lost the package but found it a week later. Whew, glad they found it! This thing just glides through vegetables. Very tall, hefty, and nice. I'm glad I bought it during the discount.

I kept two myself. Glad you like it.

I am out of beeswax, so my career as board butter manufacturer and salesman has ended. Thank you KKF!

I'm almost out of material now. Two remaining.

I have 11 left to sell. This board butter it is made from food grade mineral oil and cosmetic grade beeswax which is food safe and ideal for your cutting boards and knife handles. The typical board butters are hard and too waxy in my opinion, which coats the surface with a layer of wax that...

The gentleman from Florida gets it.

Bump. Anyone? This is hardly worth my trouble of putting it in a box, but it is a capable knife which needs a home. I don't want to put this in the trash, so who (in the United States) wants it for $0.00 plus the price of shipping/PP fee? PM me your PayPal address and zip code, and I will...

@Choppin: can we get a few photos and choil shot of you 180 when you receive it? Just curious if it is the same as mine and also curious whether you like it.

I misspoke; I ordered on 19th, and it was shipped on 20th, will arrive tomorrow 23rd. The status was not updated until today. . I don't think so. The discount is offered to attendees of the JNS gathering, however he extended the discount to all.

Watanabe Yanagiba and Toyama Sujihiki would be my choice.