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CPM-D2 Gyuto Pass-Around (Proposal)
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Ootb it’s very pretty. The blade finish (satin?) polished rounded spine, eased heel is comfortable, and I like the look of the makers mark!
Maybe I’m overstating this stuff but I’m used to a lot of wabi sabi lmao.
Maybe I’m overstating this stuff but I’m used to a lot of wabi sabi lmao.
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I’m making a run to the post on Thursday. So I’ll mail it to the next participant then.
Received! I’m already impressed so far. But, I am a bit of a fanboy for toasted handles because of the grip…. So, of course it feels good in hand. Spine and choil are comfy, choil looks cute, and it feels confident. Looks like tomorrow is gonna be a fun day at work.
Took the knife out for work today and it’s truly an exceptional work knife. Feels very stable and tough while having excellent cutting ability. I was doing prep throughout service today and I’m glad I had this one. I’ll gather more thoughts on it as I use it more, but I’m a fan!
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Fresh off of work! Haha@captaincaed and I are big fans of the background!
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I basically used the passaround as a template for my next Msicard custom.
Distal taper
Blade thickness
Profile
different steel different handle and lefty asymmetrical grind.
D2 is admittedly not my thing but I did briefly touch it up on a Morihei 4k which is not the fastest stone and it responded pretty well. If I needed a stainless (it’s semi but basically acts stainless) I’d keep it in consideration.
Distal taper
Blade thickness
Profile
different steel different handle and lefty asymmetrical grind.
D2 is admittedly not my thing but I did briefly touch it up on a Morihei 4k which is not the fastest stone and it responded pretty well. If I needed a stainless (it’s semi but basically acts stainless) I’d keep it in consideration.
Plenty of checking before I took the pic hahahaha, had to share! Also, here’s a choil shot since I’m not sure if there is one posted. Great grind and I’d definitely use this as a consistent work knife.
Keep in mind d2, and cpm d2 are the same composition, but the microstructure is very different.I basically used the passaround as a template for my next Msicard custom.
Distal taper
Blade thickness
Profile
different steel different handle and lefty asymmetrical grind.
D2 is admittedly not my thing but I did briefly touch it up on a Morihei 4k which is not the fastest stone and it responded pretty well. If I needed a stainless (it’s semi but basically acts stainless) I’d keep it in consideration.
D2 does obviously have giant carbides, which leads to toughness issues, and poor edge stability. Cpm d2 that isnt an issue. In fact Its probably one of the better readily available high alloy steels. That doesnt have a large vanadium addition. Imo.
Been a while since I push cut an onion….. been chopping lately and so I was a little rusty. But it does very well with the ol obligatory onion vid. Definitely like this more than I thought I would.
Nice! I'm glad you're liking it! Have you touched it up at all?
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Yeah the knife is a good all arounder. Both in terms of profile and grind where it can take on rougher stuff if you wanted it to. With regards to what @Blank Blades. was saying I’m sure he’s right but in this case on a pass around those sorts of nuances will more likely reveal themselves after daily use and repeat sharpenings, not so much mild testing.
I stropped it on my gesshin 1k when it arrived to revive the edge and that’s it. I love this d2 and similar semi stainless steels for that reason. Feels like a carbon steel in a lot of ways but less maintenance when you’re in the weeds at work
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Sorry! I am awaiting response from the next participant to give it to him. I’m hoping to drop it off tomorrow since he lives fairly close by.
No worries
@Malcolm Johnson was going to meet me at my work. His mother in law is under the weather though, so he'll be mailing it to me.
Luckily it should be a quick shipment!
Officially sent!
It's in my possession now. Will give it a workout for a bit.
I thought the phone-taped-to-ceiling trend involved twerking??
Luckily for everyone, it's not taped to the ceiling. Otherwise everyone would go blind and/or die of laughter.
Speak for yourself, I'd pay extra
