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Hello. I recently picked up an usuba: Damascus is not really my thing, but I wanted a knife by this smith, and this type of knife to try. Presto. My guess is that the damascus is sand-blasted...? Or am I in the woods looking for a beach? It's ok, but I would like to know how to polish it so...

Hello! So, I realised I look at these kanji every-single-day, but do not know what they say. Can someone make me a bit smarter? Thanks. and in the boxes, just for the curious;

Erm, not sure where this should go, but here it is, a small article around a professional sharpener in London - maybe he is here...

Hello Sorry, terrible enlarged screen-grab. If someone could please help with this it would be much appreciated. Cheers and have a fine weekend!

Just came across this auction; https://www.jauce.com/auction/j1124257857 Pretty much a non starter unless you have Japanese wiring and voltage, but I thought the model on the flyer/insert/guarantee or whatever it is, is just perfect. Cheers.

Just came across this auction; https://www.jauce.com/auction/j1124257857 Pretty much a non starter unless you have Japanese wiring and voltage, but I thought the model on the flyer/insert/guarantee or whatever it is, is just perfect. Cheers.

Hello Has anyone experience with this shop? https://japan-knives.com/ Thanks.

Hello! Any chance that someone can identify this maker for me? It's stated as Made by Shuji Toyama Made by Moritsugu seems to be some confusion either on my part or that of the poster. Mortisugu is not a name I am familier with and it does not look like a typical Toyama kanji as far as I can...

Hello. I have a softish stone that I want to remove the kawa of - I am thinking hacksaw, but it's a first for me so any thoughts would be much appreciated. Stone size is 170 x 80 x 25 ish Cheers

So, I have been popping small videos of craftsman @ work in other places, and thought it could be nice to have a thread dedicated solely to that. OK - here is the start: @ work 小刀職人 | Kogatana Blacksmith | 長池廣行 Starring : HIROYUKI Nagaike Quite a few knife nerds enjoy kogagtana/kiridashi...

I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of this manufacturer? Search as I may I cannot really find much except for a few odd knives for sale; I invariably end up linking to Suehiro stones. Close, but no prize. Cheers, much appreciated! https://www.jauce.com/auction/p1108745923

Sorry, terrible screen shot, but can anyone tell the makers name? Kanji is on a kiridashi. Cheers.

https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-munetoshi-nashiji-black-gyuto-chefs-knife-24-cm.htm is the original link for this knife which is simply not a size I will use. It arrived a little while ago, has been in my hand 2 or 3 times, never used, and now is soon on it's way to a happy new owner :)...

Hej I have an Iwasaki kamisori + Aiiwatani to sell. The stone is 205 x 55 x 23(+/-1) 717g, sealed. The kiri box is oiled. It will be happy with a fresh hone / bevel set - some small regular wear and tear. Sweden. €325 shipped EU 160€ shipped EU Have a lovely Sunday.

Hi, Looking at Shapton glass stones. A few suppliers in my part of the world sell these without the distinction between Hard and Soft bond - Shapton | Dictum (of course) makes the distinction, stating the Soft bond are more suitable for carbon steel and Hard bond for alloys. Is this a total...

Hej there, So the clue is in the title. I love making noodles and until now have used pasta machines and my beloved Ono. Thinking about buying a noodle knife, just wondering how one goes about sharpening one. Any experiences much appreciated. Eye candy is my Ono Nr. 1, restored by a chap in...

https://thejapanesefoodlab.com/ is a site that started a few years back as a blog called La Petite Noissette, and has grown as the author, Philippe, has added more and more articles. His background in not inconsequential; NOMA and a 3* sushi restaurant in Japan. Food, the science behind it...

Hello, Hope you are having a fine day. Can anyone recognise the kanji and / or the symbol above? Is this a guild or area symbol? I have a similar one on a knife, for the Tokyo area/guild, but I cannot find anything for the one shown here. Sorry about the poor quality screen shot. Cheers.

Good knife people! I am looking for 宝龍斎 長弘 田中一郎 Cash or trade for: Shigefusa ku nakiri / santuko BNIB Un-opened 1st edition G. Guido - "Per Strada" https://mackbooks.eu/products/per-strada?_pos=1&_psq=per%20strada&_ss=e&_v=1.0 One of the above. Drop a line. Have a fine day. (Edited 5.5)

So I just got my grubby hands on a Nagahiro santuko after months of searching. Which other non-blade smiths making blades should I look out for? Cheers