Aussies and shiges

Looking at these forums I started to notice that Aussies love them some shiges. I am wondering if this is true or just me?

Ps I wonder what shiges people have, I have a gyuto, usuba and deba( waiting for that big catch)

You're right! I may be the only aussie without a shige. Never really liked highly reactive carbon knives and patina, really.

Do I get my membership revoked? 😅


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V1P said:

You're right! I may be the only aussie without a shige. Never really liked highly reactive carbon knives and patina, really.

Do I get my membership revoked? 😅


I see, I like, I cut.

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Nah, maybe you have a Kato.

Yes, there are quite a few down this way, I have a number myself.

For single bevel, 270 kitaeji yanagiba, 210 kitaeji diamond tip usuba/kiritsue, 180 kitaeji deba, 180 kasumi deba, 210 kasumi mioroshi deba, 150 KU fish knife, and 165 KU santoku.

For double bevel, 220 KU chuka, 240 kitaeji yo gyuto, 150 kitaeji yo petty, and 270 kasumi yoshishide yo suji .


And there are these that I have sold earlier, 210 kasumi usuba, 240 kitaeji wa gyuto, 240 kasumi yo gyuto, and 150 kasumi wa petty.

A little bit nuts, I admit.

What's a Fish knife? Also I ended up with 2 of the ones you sold.

V1P said:

You're right! I may be the only aussie without a shige. Never really liked highly reactive carbon knives and patina, really.

Do I get my membership revoked? 😅


I see, I like, I cut.

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You are not the only one

I am from AUSTRIA and have 2 Shigs: one 210 Kasumi wa-gyuto and one 240 Kitaeji wa-gyuto. LOVE 'EM !!!

Maxim called it single bevel petty, but I do think it is the same as other places where it is sold as general purpose fish knife for fisherman on the boat. It is also similar to ikasaki or squid knife.

rami_m said:

What's a Fish knife? Also I ended up with 2 of the ones you sold.

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schanop said:

Maxim called it single bevel petty, but I do think it is the same as other places where it is sold as general purpose fish knife for fisherman on the boat. It is also similar to ikasaki or squid knife.

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What do you use it for?

rami_m said:

What do you use it for?

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Small fish, squid, cuttle fish, etc.

Ok I'm ready to confess ...

165 Ku Santoku
165 Ku Nakiri
210 Ku Gyuto
165 Kitaeji Santoku
165 Kitaeji Nakiri
240 Kitaeji Gyuto
270 Kitaeji Yanagiba
and one on the way ....

Bloody hell, I really am a knifeaholic

Mute-on said:

Ok I'm ready to confess ...

165 Ku Santoku
165 Ku Nakiri
210 Ku Gyuto
165 Kitaeji Santoku
165 Kitaeji Nakiri
240 Kitaeji Gyuto
270 Kitaeji Yanagiba
and one on the way ....

Bloody hell, I really am a knifeaholic

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Have you got anything other than shigs.

rami_m said:

Have you got anything other than shigs.

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Yes ...

Mute-on said:

Yes ...

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What?

Jeeez! Frenzy! Could do with a 270 kitaeji gyuto though......

All shall be revealed in good time ... :doublethumbsup:

Meanwhile, I'd love to see Chanop's amazing SB collection, not to mention yours, Rami

If countries had a national knife, Australia would definitely be Shigefusa, I love every time you guys post them!!

Dammit!! Should I get 1 to join the club...

I have been Australian permanent resident for over a month, as soon as we got the results I had a phone call from the immigration saying "what size and shape You would like to get your shig " it's mandatory they said


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:lol:

batagor said:

Dammit!! Should I get 1 to join the club...

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Nope. 1 is for immigrants only. You should get at least 3 to join The Club.

hmm... Kitaeji yanagiba, deba and gyuto!
if only i can sell my arm and leg :knife:

chefcomesback said:

I have been Australian permanent resident for over a month, as soon as we got the results I had a phone call from the immigration saying "what size and shape You would like to get your shig " it's mandatory they said


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Looks like it's the only way to get a Shige now days. Well, it also explains the shortage

Honestly I think the fact we get Maxims shig e mail alert at night time with most of us being at home versus the folks in USA get it very early in the morning has to do with it


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Does this mean I'll get kicked out of the country for not owning one ?

chefcomesback said:

Honestly I think the fact we get Maxims shig e mail alert at night time with most of us being at home versus the folks in USA get it very early in the morning has to do with it


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Did he change times or something? I get it at 3 am.

I currently own 4 shigs, a 210 Kitaeji Deba and 3 Yo-Gyutos

I have owned a total of 14
3 Kasumi Wa Gyuto
4 Kasumi Yo Gyuto
2 Kitaeji Wa Gyuto
195 Kasumi Deba
210 Kitaeji Deba
300 Kitaeji Yanagib
210 Kasumi Kamagata Usuba
270 Yoshihide Yo Sujihiki

And i have 2 more on the way .....

Von blewitt said:

And i have 2 more on the way .....

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Funny that.

jimbob said:

Jeeez! Frenzy! Could do with a 270 kitaeji gyuto though......

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Know one going cheap? :wink:

Von blewitt said:

I currently own 4 shigs, a 210 Kitaeji Deba and 3 Yo-Gyutos

I have owned a total of 14
3 Kasumi Wa Gyuto
4 Kasumi Yo Gyuto
2 Kitaeji Wa Gyuto
195 Kasumi Deba
210 Kitaeji Deba
300 Kitaeji Yanagib
210 Kasumi Kamagata Usuba
270 Yoshihide Yo Sujihiki

And i have 2 more on the way .....

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I think I'm falling behind ...

Clearly I'm missing a deba

At least