Agree, I wouldn’t categorize these as “production” knives. I only used mine for a bit of prep last night, but first impressions are very positive. Smooth cutter and the grind is fantastic. Tip feels nice and thin but not overly so. Balance is spot on. Weight for me is such that it disappears in my hand and I’m not thinking about whether I’m wielding a workhorse or a laser. This is a great deal for anyone who’s curious about Antoine’s work and isn’t quite ready for a custom.
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I was super-tempted to get one even though I already have a custom. Glad to hear you like it!
I was happy to see how quickly they went - Antoine is a really nice guy and it’s great to see him selling out so fast.
I realize I don't visit as much, and probably have over $20k of knives I haven't posted...but just bought my first damascus Rader. I have maybe 5(?) Of his already, but this will be my favorite.
Wowzers. That is beautiful.
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The OGs are making a comeback!
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What a beautiful knife. Wow.
aporigine
The slow blade penetrates the winter squash
Mentioned a couple days back about getting a new Shindo Funayuki that was to be rehandled. Well, here it is. Nothing too crazy. A $30 rosewood and ebony handle from Tokeshu. My first rehandle! Thanks Youtube! So anyway, all in on this is $120 and after touching it up on a Shapton glass 4000 it cuts better than my Shibata Bunka, better than my Kato Chuka Bocho and better than my Ashi petty. Outrageous. Its rough as hell, the razor thin cutting edge is clearly where all the attention went. It's a beast and now, slightly more attractive and less slippery 
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If we keep saying this he will double the prices eventually.....and would still be a bargainMentioned a couple days back about getting a new Shindo Funayuki that was to be rehandled. Well, here it is. Nothing too crazy. A $30 rosewood and ebony handle from Tokeshu. My first rehandle! Thanks Youtube! So anyway, all in on this is $120 and after touching it up on a Shapton glass 4000 it cuts better than my Shibata Bunka, better than my Kato Chuka Bocho and better than my Ashi petty. Outrageous. Its rough as hell, the razor thin cutting edge is clearly where all the attention went. It's a beast and now, slightly more attractive and less slippery
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Hap40 K&S came this morning gave it paper towel test OOTB some resistance no tearing. I'll make a meal with it today.
Good thing I stocked up on handle-less gyuto and nakiri... Because my addict brain says I need like 3 of each.If we keep saying this he will double the prices eventually.....and would still be a bargain
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These will make great custom handle projects!
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HSC Customs and homemade pizza day!!!
More words to come… but damn these feel good in hand.
More words to come… but damn these feel good in hand.
Cool knives, but where is pineapple?
DoYoon Kim
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How about Pizza on pineapple?
aporigine
The slow blade penetrates the winter squash
Kn.id is really underrated. I have 7 of their knives now. They have f&f and minor grind issues but for the price they are fantastic. Ridiculously good value especially when getting a saya included.Another Indonesian honyaki full tang 220 gyuto from kitchenknives.id Also the blacksmiths first time making a honyaki western and he killed it.
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Hard to complain when you paid sub $100 for a honyaki. Only issue i can think of atleast on mine is the choil can use a bit of rounding but thats it. Seriously better than some custom or japanese knife 10x its price
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Bidinger, A2, 217x57 or so, 223g.
I've recently had some phenomenal work come my way. This is top 3 most-impressive knives I've ever beheld or used and possibly top-2 favorite ever. I already knew I'd love it yet it still exceeded my expectations once in-hand. As far as I'm concerned, Dan B. makes some of the best knives in the world and in terms of sheer exquisiteness of cutting performance (if you like midweight-lasery performance), his work is unequaled.
I've recently had some phenomenal work come my way. This is top 3 most-impressive knives I've ever beheld or used and possibly top-2 favorite ever. I already knew I'd love it yet it still exceeded my expectations once in-hand. As far as I'm concerned, Dan B. makes some of the best knives in the world and in terms of sheer exquisiteness of cutting performance (if you like midweight-lasery performance), his work is unequaled.
Nice... just curious, what's your #1?
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Isamitsu AS 241 / 53 / 226.6g with Mulberry handle
Shown with a red handled Denka 244 / 54 / 253g for obvious reasons.
Shown with a red handled Denka 244 / 54 / 253g for obvious reasons.
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Love the handle despite the wabisabi(ness)Isamitsu AS 241 / 53 / 226.6g with Mulberry handle
Shown with a red handled Denka 244 / 54 / 253g for obvious reasons.
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Which one?Love the handle despite the wabisabi(ness)
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Sorry about that pineapple pizza thing
I see they learned what they could from the master
Nice Isamitsu
Nice Isamitsu
that's a beautiful denka. makes me curious about an iron clad version from isamitsu but their profiles look a bit wonky.
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You mean the handle-wabi-sabiness?I see they learned what they could from the master
Oh, by the way, of course with TF-fanboys even the cr*ppiest cr*p is perfectly fine because it is all a project knife!
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Sorry about that pineapple pizza thing
It ads to the personality 
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289g of sheer Mazaki 
B#1 custom from Ikkyu. I gave it a little spa treatment by polishing off the spine and choil to 400 grit - may take it to 800 at some point if I can be bothered.
Unfortunately there was a minor casualty with the handle on install due to some overenthusiastic burning in - tips on the best way to seal these cracks up and get the superglue/epoxy etc to penetrate are welcome. I have some of the tang slot filings ready to mix with the sealant to get an invisible finish.
B#1 custom from Ikkyu. I gave it a little spa treatment by polishing off the spine and choil to 400 grit - may take it to 800 at some point if I can be bothered.
Unfortunately there was a minor casualty with the handle on install due to some overenthusiastic burning in - tips on the best way to seal these cracks up and get the superglue/epoxy etc to penetrate are welcome. I have some of the tang slot filings ready to mix with the sealant to get an invisible finish.
289g of sheer Mazaki
B#1 custom from Ikkyu. I gave it a little spa treatment by polishing off the spine and choil to 400 grit - may take it to 800 at some point if I can be bothered.
Unfortunately there was a minor casualty with the handle on install due to some overenthusiastic burning in - tips on the best way to seal these cracks up and get the superglue/epoxy etc to penetrate are welcome. I have some of the tang slot filings ready to mix with the sealant to get an invisible finish.
Oh great, both Mizaki and Tanaka do custom WH’s….
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Looks like Isamitsu are still outsourcing their bolster welding. Love the choice of scale wood.Isamitsu AS 241 / 53 / 226.6g with Mulberry handle
Shown with a red handled Denka 244 / 54 / 253g for obvious reasons.
