Haha, my largest gyuto is a 240 but I have a 300 suji.
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In keeping with tonight’s theme of bigger blades, this 270 mm beauty arrived today.
nipsy
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Wat Pro's are not exactly rare these days, but I read multiple times that his Nakiri is the best you can get (not everyone agreed). So the intention was that when I next went to Japan I'd get a Wat Pro Kurochi Nakiri. And then a cheap Gyoto from Kapabashi. Then looked at some of the kapabashi shops online, and figured if I ordered a Watanabe gyuto, I'd never need to buy another knife ever again! (that didnt work).
Went for polished in the end, not quite sure if that's better or worse than kurochi, but certainly happy with the look!
Nakiri :-
Blade :- Blue #2 Stainless Clad.
Handle :- Walnut, brown dyed maple hilt
Price :- 59000JPY
Gyuto
Handle :- Walnut, black dyed maple hilt
Price :- 54500JPY
Got them delivered to the hotel, which I was a bit worried about, but they were there waiting for me.
Easy to deal with via email, took a bit of back and forth to sort out why I couldnt have the same handle on both, but that was more me not understanding.
Not had chance to use them yet.
Went for polished in the end, not quite sure if that's better or worse than kurochi, but certainly happy with the look!
Nakiri :-
Blade :- Blue #2 Stainless Clad.
Handle :- Walnut, brown dyed maple hilt
Price :- 59000JPY
Gyuto
Handle :- Walnut, black dyed maple hilt
Price :- 54500JPY
Got them delivered to the hotel, which I was a bit worried about, but they were there waiting for me.
Easy to deal with via email, took a bit of back and forth to sort out why I couldnt have the same handle on both, but that was more me not understanding.
Not had chance to use them yet.
tim huang
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Ryusen Souryurin
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Morihei Hisamoto Fine finish
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This thing is an insane cutter. Dare I say my new #1?
Xerxes 270
Xerxes 270
picturepoet
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I recently received this @HSC /// Knives and I am very impressed..it is a successful and very harmonious overall package..I enjoy it a lot
Apexultra
225/55mm
223g
Apexultra
225/55mm
223g
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That’s about a perfect middleweight
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The iron clad Morihei/TF Family Photo with the newest addition up top. These all have extra fine finishes and zero unwanted wabi sabi.
I can't think of a better knife at this price point.
I can't think of a better knife at this price point.
picturepoet
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Absolute stunner came in today from @DevinT. Stainless clad Apex Ultra. This is my first Apex Ultra blade, and it‘s fun to have a knife made by Hoss in a steel co-developed by @Larrin. Really appreciate everything both of them have contributed to this community.
As for the knife, it’s an impeccable mid-weight. Tip is finely ground and ghosts through onions. Can’t wait to use it more.
As for the knife, it’s an impeccable mid-weight. Tip is finely ground and ghosts through onions. Can’t wait to use it more.
Love that DT. Saw him post those on insta and wanted one. If you ever decide it’s not for you, let me know
Will do, but based on initial impressions this one is an absolute keeper. Don’t think it will be going anywhere.
Knife purchases from last month 
Heldqvist Custom Fulltang Gyuto 250mm x 58mm 26c3 Rough Iron Nickel Foil, Walnut and Hidden Pins
Heldqvist Gyuto 251mmmx 57mm Apex Ultra Rough Iron, Tasmanian Blackwood with Iron Wood Spacer.
Heldqvist Fulltang Petty 162mm x 34mm, 26c3 Cladding is made from bars from a Old Wrough Iron Railing from Early 1900s, walnut with brass pins
Merion Integral Gyuto 251mm x 59mm 1,2562 Rough Iron Karelian Birch.
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The Nakiri is back to Martin Huber. He slowly needs glasses
. Had a fat overgrind. @martinhuber has already accepted things and I am looking forward to getting it. Hurry up
Huber Nakiri, 174mm x 62mm Mild Steel Clad Go Mai with 1,2419 Core
Turkish Walnut with Bogoak Front Convex Grind
Heldqvist Custom Fulltang Gyuto 250mm x 58mm 26c3 Rough Iron Nickel Foil, Walnut and Hidden Pins
Heldqvist Gyuto 251mmmx 57mm Apex Ultra Rough Iron, Tasmanian Blackwood with Iron Wood Spacer.
Heldqvist Fulltang Petty 162mm x 34mm, 26c3 Cladding is made from bars from a Old Wrough Iron Railing from Early 1900s, walnut with brass pins
Merion Integral Gyuto 251mm x 59mm 1,2562 Rough Iron Karelian Birch.
Sorry for the bad light.
The Nakiri is back to Martin Huber. He slowly needs glasses
. Had a fat overgrind. @martinhuber has already accepted things and I am looking forward to getting it. Hurry upHuber Nakiri, 174mm x 62mm Mild Steel Clad Go Mai with 1,2419 Core
Turkish Walnut with Bogoak Front Convex Grind
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plantgainz
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Not a Damascus guy at all, but this s grind gyuto by Lew Griffin is the exception 
He is on my list. His work is especially fantastic.Not a Damascus guy at all, but this s grind gyuto by Lew Griffin is the exception
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I LOVE how thick that spine is. Did you get one of the 5mm ones?
Yep! I wasn't expecting it to be 5mm the entire way but I'm delighted. It has some serious heft, no need to do any work just drop it through product.
That’s about a perfect sized nakiri imo. Anything smaller (height or length) just doesn’t do it for me. And that crazy spine/weight makes it even more perfect
Any chance you could take a cutting video with this?
nipsy
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Sooo After saying I wasn't traipsing across Tokyo to go to the Masamoto store, I wound up walking right past it, and was forced by a gang of Japanese Ninjas, into said store, and was not allowed out until I had selected and purchased a nice knife (well that's what I told the wife).
There were more staff than customers (only me), one to show me the knife, one to touch up the edge, and one to make sure the handle was tight/sealed, another to wrap it.
Was interesing to watch the guy sort the handle, he drove in some thin wood each side of the tang, then sealed it with what looked like drips from a thin candle. Sharpening guy had the job done before I had chance to watch which was a shame!
I nearly never went, from what I'd read, they were expensive, never had much stock, and the staff weren't very helpful. But that was certainly not my experience, they even seemed pleased to see me, glad I went. No english spoken, but a mix of google translate and charades, was fairly easy to deal with them. They even bought out a selection, so I could choose my favourite.
270mm Sujihiki KS4327:-
Blade :- White #2 Monosteel.
Handle :- Park and horn
Price :- 52,600 JPY
There were more staff than customers (only me), one to show me the knife, one to touch up the edge, and one to make sure the handle was tight/sealed, another to wrap it.
Was interesing to watch the guy sort the handle, he drove in some thin wood each side of the tang, then sealed it with what looked like drips from a thin candle. Sharpening guy had the job done before I had chance to watch which was a shame!
I nearly never went, from what I'd read, they were expensive, never had much stock, and the staff weren't very helpful. But that was certainly not my experience, they even seemed pleased to see me, glad I went. No english spoken, but a mix of google translate and charades, was fairly easy to deal with them. They even bought out a selection, so I could choose my favourite.
270mm Sujihiki KS4327:-
Blade :- White #2 Monosteel.
Handle :- Park and horn
Price :- 52,600 JPY
What a rare (comparatively) and awesome experience that you'll recall each time you use that knife.
The only downside to the beautifully thicc spine is that no longer makes a good bench scraper. A price I'm willing to pay, but not something that crossed my mind before I attempted it.
@enrico I'll upload some cutting videos and further thoughts later to the "talk about this knife" thread to keep from cluttering this up
Took me some time to finally get one of his petties, they are so hard to find:
Kiyoshi Kato, 135mm Petty in Shirogami1
Kiyoshi Kato, 135mm Petty in Shirogami1
nipsy
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if there had been only one or two ninjas, I could have fought the off. Luckily it was a gang of the, so I had to comply!What a rare (comparatively) and awesome experience that you'll recall each time you use that knife.
Finally landed a 240 to go with my beloved 270.
Yoshi
Shindo Maniac
Ahhh stop hogging them up!
I’ll take the 240 off your hands.
How about noI’ll take the 240 off your hands.
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