Michael's Knives

I think my collection has gotten to a point where I want to document it as best as I can and share it with the community =)

Shigefusa Kasumi Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Height: 49mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Weight: 173g
Balance Point at 15mm in front of the heel

JNS Kato Petty
Edge Length: 179mm
Height: 32mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 120g

Shigefusa Kitaeji Nakiri
Edge Length: 164mm
Height: 52.5mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 184g
Balance Point at 30mm in front of the heel

Shigefusa Kitaeji Santoku
Edge Length: 168mm
Height: 48.5mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 145g
Balance Point at 5mm in front of the heel

Devin Thomas ITK 52100
Edge Length: 240mm
Height: 52mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Weight: 238g
Balance Point right at the makers mark ~8mm in front of the heel

Catcheside O-1 Gyuto
Edge Length: 245mm
Height: 55mm
Handle Length: 147mm
Weight: 247g
Balance point 10mm in front of the heel

That Shig Nakiri... if you ever ran out of space in you home, i have a very nice spare room with mountain and lac view...

Zweber12 said:

That Shig Nakiri... if you ever ran out of space in you home, i have a very nice spare room with mountain and lac view...

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I'm already starting to run out of knife storage space, there are two knives in sheaths on my bedroom floor right now...:dontknow:

Tristone Niolox Gyuto
Edge Length: 225mm
Height: 49mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 191g
Balance point 10mm in front of the heel

Very impressive, they're all beauties. What are you considering next?

Zweber12 said:

That Shig Nakiri... if you ever ran out of space in you home, i have a very nice spare room with mountain and lac view...

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They cut really well too....I really like mine and I'm not even a fan of nakiri's.

nwdel said:

Very impressive, they're all beauties. What are you considering next?

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Will do an update later today or tomorrow, but my next order is with Cris Anderson (super super excited for this one)

In the mail/not posted yet:
Yo-Handled Kasumi Shigefusa 210mm
JNS Kato 240mm
Original Kato 240mm
Tanaka Ginsanko 240mm

Mike - gorgeous polish on that Kato petty in the first photo. Looks every bit as good as the Shig beside it. Well done! :groucho:

Nice idea to put all this down in a thread. The way you've been acquiring, you need to keep track of things somewhere!

Smurfmacaw said:

They cut really well too....I really like mine and I'm not even a fan of nakiri's.

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A once prominent member here had well over a dozen nakiri; maybe about 20, I can't remember. Well, he liked them, but he also had dozens of gyuto, etc, and was very discerning. Anyway, his fav nakiri was his Shig, and he wasn't the sort to get his head turned by Shigs normally either.

mikedtran said:

Will do an update later today or tomorrow, but my next order is with Cris Anderson (super super excited for this one)

In the mail/not posted yet:
Yo-Handled Kasumi Shigefusa 210mm
JNS Kato 240mm
Original Kato 240mm
Tanaka Ginsanko 240mm

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Wow somebody has a knife buying addiction

Miho said:

Wow somebody has a knife buying addiction

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Don't distract him. Every second counts! :spiteful:

That Tanaka is going to look tawdry in such company. You have my address?

mikedtran said:

Tristone Niolox Gyuto
Edge Length: 225mm
Height: 49mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 191g
Balance point 10mm in front of the heel

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How is Nicolas. Been thinking bout it. Edge retention, ease to sharpen.

+1

Asteger said:

Don't distract him. Every second counts! :spiteful:

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That tanaka's going to be his best cutter.

JNS Kato
Edge Length: 242mm
Height: 51mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 264g
Balance Point 35mm in front of the heel

panda said:

That tanaka's going to be his best cutter.

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My best cutter is between the Shigefusa and the Catcheside depending on what I'm doing. Chances are I might put the Catcheside up the forums and beg Will to make me a western as I have a western itch right now. (The Kato and Devin Thomas are already ready to be traded/sold off)

mikedtran said:

I have a western itch right now.

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Perfect, Smurfmacaw and I can help rid your collection of certain wa handled knives :whistling:

tjangula said:

Perfect, Smurfmacaw and I can help rid your collection of certain wa handled knives :whistling:

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You can add me to that list...

panda said:

That tanaka's going to be his best cutter.

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mikedtran said:

My best cutter is between the Shigefusa and the Catcheside

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My single Tanaka easily rivals other, much pricier blades I have

Shigefusa Kurouchi Petty
Edge Length: 156mm
Height: 33.5mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 91g
Balance Point at 5mm in front of the heel

mikedtran said:

Shigefusa Kurouchi Petty
Edge Length: 156mm
Height: 33.5mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 91g
Balance Point at 5mm in front of the heel

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From the recent Danish batch?

Zweber12 said:

From the recent Danish batch?

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Yeap, I have a problem hahha

a good problem to have!!!

KUs just came in, a bit lazy to do full measurements right now...

I have a real problem...got a really good deal on it at least...hahaha

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KUs just came in, a bit lazy to do full measurements right now...

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I'll take the second from the left please and thanks.

Far left for me, merci beaucoup.