SOLD 240 Matsubara blue 2 Nashiji

[Up_dog128]

Picked this up new back in May wanting to try out a tall knife, and it turns out I can't do tall knives, and this thing is tall. But man, this knife is awesome... Cuts like a laser but has very good food release. If it was 8mm shorter (vertically) I'd never let it go. The blade was forged this thin, and consequently retains alot of hammer marks within the Nashiji, giving it a subtle tsuchime. Spine and choil are pretty smoove. Got a couple little scratches from use; I tried to catch the worst offender in photo 3. Sharpened once.
Edge: 245
Heel ht: 60!
Wt: 185g
Spine: 3mm @ heel, .8mm @ 1cm from the tip
Stainless clad Aogami #2
Looking for $215

 

[JDC]

Always wanted to try a Matsubara, only if the edge length is shorter. Super impressive choil shot, someone grab this!

 

[ModRQC]

I love my 230/55 Ginsan Matsubara. They are tall bastards but they are wonderful. Steal price you're making. GLWS - someone grab this!

 

[Barashka]

Loved my matsubara when I had it. Height is addictive. This one seems even taller then usual 55ish .. GLWS

 

[madmotts]

Pm’d.

 

[Up_dog128]

Safe to say SPF

 

[juice]

Saved by my location, yet again

 

[cotedupy]

That's rather lovely! I assume these cost a fair bit more new?

Congrats to buyer and seller.

 

[ModRQC]

I saw 300 USD at the very best when browsing them back in May they also seemed to be sold out most of the time.

 

[RockyBasel]

I saw 300 USD at the very best when browsing them back in May they also seemed to be sold out most of the time.

That is Mazaki price range - nice match-up: Mazaki vs. Matsubara

 

[JDC]

That is Mazaki price range - nice match-up: Mazaki vs. Matsubara

Two winners

 

[RockyBasel]

Two winners

Nice diplomatic dodge, but maybe true! I was hoping for some comparative perspective as I only know Mazaki and it’s a great performer for the price

 

[JDC]

Nice diplomatic dodge, but maybe true! I was hoping for some comparative perspective as I only know Mazaki and it’s a great performer for the price

They probably excel in different categories

 

[RockyBasel]

thanks - very neutrally well said

 

[Up_dog128]

So this one has been going for $250 plus tax over at C**G (I know some people have beef with this guy, but why don't we say the name?). I haven't used a mazaki yet so can't make the comparison, but they seem a bit like apples & oranges to me... Maz has got that thicker behind the edge, convex grind, workhorse thing going, yes? Matsubara is light and super thin, almost moving into midweight territory simply on account of the height, so more like a laser gliding thru food, but with just a bit more weight behind the punch. So it kinda comes down to that question/preference of workhorse vs laser. I tend to prefer the smooth cutting ability of knives that are very thin behind the edge, and a bit thinner overall. That said, this is one of the best performing knife that I've ever used...

And, it's SOLD. Thanks kkf.

 

[RockyBasel]

Congrats and thanks for that insight

 

[echerub]

There's a long history between the founder of C**G and the founders of KKF.

KKF and the C**G forum are both the result of a split from a previous common community.

As for me, Mazaki and Matsubara are both new to me!