Forty Ounce
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Knife received.. surgery will begin shortly..
Passaround: Jiro Tsuchime White #1 270mm Gyuto
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Just curious...do you guys find many similarities between Jiro and Mazaki? Particularly the newer heavier Mazakis?
Who is carrying the newer heavier mazakis?
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I’m referring to the carbon batch( and perhaps others that might be similar).
This Kasumi 240mm is 256 grams, my KU 240mm from the same batch probably weighed 10 grams heavier
https://carbonknifeco.com/collections/mazaki/products/mazaki-white-2-migaki-gyuto-240mm
I haven’t had the chance to try that specific model. Wonder if anyone else does.
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They’re my personal faves of all the Mazakis. Profile has the perfect amount of curve, not too flat and not JNS shun looking. But everyone has their own opinion
Would you recommend the KU or Kasumi?
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I believe the KU in this batch runs a tad thicker and heavier. I haven’t used the Kasumi yet, but that’s likely what I would want to try next.
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I had a 270 from this batch and it was too thin behind the edge for my liking. His grind is evolving, but I preferred the grind from my older 240 from the 2nd generation nashiji. It felt more solid against the board. I tend to prefer that in knives, which I guess is why I never jive with wide-bevels with super thin edges.
Going back to your question, I didn't really see a big similarity. I prefer the Jiro to the new batch of Mazaki. However, I think the Mazakis perform better overall. That might not be the case after the Jiro is thinned.
Jiro 270
G2 nashiji 240
Newest generation nashiji 270
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Last one is very Katoesque
last one look like hybrid wide bevel concave, have fun maintaining that one 
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Not mine any more. No more Mazakis for me.last one look like hybrid wide bevel concave, have fun maintaining that one
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Hey thought you might like to see this.
New Mazakis are beast like.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sMEkGHNax/?igshid=1rxazem839zp4
Anyone know when kns might get more?
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They're in stock. I'm considering buying one solely based on James' comments about the improved finish and performance.
https://knivesandstones.us/collections/mazaki
https://www.knivesandstones.com.au/collections/mazaki
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Lol ashy
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I guess I lied. I'm the worst.
I blame James.
Knowing his training and connection to Kato I can't help the FOMO.
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I guess I lied. I'm the worst.
I blame James.
The previous 6 posts are pretty much this forum in a nut shell.
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I do the same thing all the time.
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Finished! Check it out ---> https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xgRlIHIO8/?igshid=z0kouni4u4b1
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Thanks, Andrew!!!
Here's a video...
https://instagram.com/stories/forty...ource=ig_story_item_share&igshid=8okyiehsowhd
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Hell of a nice job. The knife surely needed some thinning. I tried to put an edge on it, but it looks so much thinner now! Nice work.
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Thanks man! I felt the same when I first saw it. I'm glad that it came back to me to fix up, I think whoever ends up with this knife will be very happy.
Can you still buy from the Australian site from the US? I they are in stock in AU but out of stuck in the US...
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Yep.
Thanks Kevin!
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Posted another video..
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9z-pKzH3xS/?igshid=1b8pqzsifkdsp
I thought I should mention.. the giant flat spot was sharpened to a gentle curve during the passaround, so that's no longer a problem.. Also, I did test cuts (at 400 grit, the current finish hasn't been messed ) on carrots and cabbage using straight down cuts, no lateral movement and no wedging.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9z-pKzH3xS/?igshid=1b8pqzsifkdsp
I thought I should mention.. the giant flat spot was sharpened to a gentle curve during the passaround, so that's no longer a problem.. Also, I did test cuts (at 400 grit, the current finish hasn't been messed ) on carrots and cabbage using straight down cuts, no lateral movement and no wedging.
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A brief update. Knife is back from @Forty Ounce . Andrew did a great job with the blade. During the PA, I had one member express interest in purchasing the knife so I'm currently waiting on his decision. If he decides to pass, I will offer it to the rest of the group for $650. The price has increased because I've put over $200 in thinning and sharpening (before and after the PA) services so I'm trying to recoup a bit of that. Whenever I have an update I'll make sure to post it to the thread. Thanks again to everyone that participated!
Wonder what this is worth today…
