I just got a 210 Kato in the mail from a retailer and it's bent along the length of the knife to the left, quite noticeably. It's an expensive knife with a reputation for being hard and somewhat brittle, so I'm not comfortable trying to straighten it myself.
I'm actually very disappointed the retailer didn't try to fix it before sending it - it's obvious and even a cursory look is enough to spot it.
So.....how bent is too bent? I've included some pictures below. I waited a long time to get my hands on one of these and I don't want to give it up just yet. The retailer won't have another in stock so a return/swap is out of the question. I'm also located in a different country so even just sending it back will take ages.
I have a small but decent collection of knives and I know they're hand made. I don't expect perfection, and poor handle f&f is par for the course with Jknives, while nearly all knives need a trip to stone town before they're properly sharp. I think this is more serious however and I'm worried it will have an effect on the performance of the knife. I've emailed the retailer to get their take on the matter, and I don't think it's fair to name them until they've had a chance to answer.
I'd like to get some opinions on the best course of action. Do I just accept that the most expensive knife I've ever bought has a curve in it? Or should I send it back and perhaps wait 12 months for another..?
I'm actually very disappointed the retailer didn't try to fix it before sending it - it's obvious and even a cursory look is enough to spot it.
So.....how bent is too bent? I've included some pictures below. I waited a long time to get my hands on one of these and I don't want to give it up just yet. The retailer won't have another in stock so a return/swap is out of the question. I'm also located in a different country so even just sending it back will take ages.
I have a small but decent collection of knives and I know they're hand made. I don't expect perfection, and poor handle f&f is par for the course with Jknives, while nearly all knives need a trip to stone town before they're properly sharp. I think this is more serious however and I'm worried it will have an effect on the performance of the knife. I've emailed the retailer to get their take on the matter, and I don't think it's fair to name them until they've had a chance to answer.
I'd like to get some opinions on the best course of action. Do I just accept that the most expensive knife I've ever bought has a curve in it? Or should I send it back and perhaps wait 12 months for another..?