Fantastic knife to get started with and welcome.Thought i'd post this here, my first foray into some Japanese knives of my own, starting with a Gyuto. Grew up with my dad having a small collection he brought back from some trips to Japan and was never allowed to touch them! Down the Rabbit Hole I go...
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Tsunehisa AS Tsuchime Gyuto
240mm Double Bevel
Aogami Super/Stainless Clad
HRC 62
135mm Oval Morado Wood Handle
182 Grams
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Woow!! This looks great!!First time trying out Merts work and I’m very satisfied. Here’s a 230 HVB dammy workhorse, 280 grams
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Sweet!!Another beauty with a unique profile from the man himself.
Yanick
245x56
259g
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Is it only this thick on their Dama version? I’d love a thick spined Sakai blue #1Finally.. FINALLY found a thick enough Y. Tanaka in this blue 1 dammy Kagekiyo from Muira.
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SaaaameIs it only this thick on their Dama version? I’d love a thick spined Sakai blue #1
Does that thicken up from spine down to where the grind starts?
I’ve been dreaming of a cleaver from him lately… such a wild looking bladeMade by Karys! An excellent knife that has a impressive performance, you guys need to get one of his knives
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He is so good! I really like the profile is one my favorites nowI’ve been dreaming of a cleaver from him lately… such a wild looking blade
Fuuuuuuuuuuuu…. that Bazes!I’ve been pretty busy lately. Buying, selling, trading. The KKF holy trinity of making your wallet sad basically.
With that being said I did end up with some beauties.
1. Heldqvist WH
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2. Kono Fujiyama Chucka
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3. Bazes 240
This was was very special as I’ve been looking for one for quite some time. I’m sure some of you have seen me sniffing around KKF at the mere hint of a Bazes.
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Haha yeah it’s a killer WH. And the coolest patina.For me, it's all about the Heldqvist! Very nice.
The Marko of my dreams is here! Incredible craftsmanship.
Dominik is the best!!! My next will have this same profile. Absolutely killer piece.New custom from Dominik at Merion Forge. Superb work!
Full tapered tang construction
+ Full kasumi polish that he accomplished using a giant ohira uchi + finger stones.
+ 1.2442 core steel
+ 240mm x 57mm
+ 286g
+ Stabilized curly lime wood handle
+ Workhorse grind
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Jiro should take noteOmg... that tang taper is so hot
JEEEEEEEPERS I wish I didn’t see this one. InsanityThanks @Elliot for this gorgeous HF. Refreshed with a mineral oil and Sunshine cloth polish.
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Absolute insanity.Thanks @Elliot for this gorgeous HF. Refreshed with a mineral oil and Sunshine cloth polish.
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That is killer. Love that handle.New custom from Dominik at Merion Forge. Superb work!
Full tapered tang construction
+ Full kasumi polish that he accomplished using a giant ohira uchi + finger stones.
+ 1.2442 core steel
+ 240mm x 57mm
+ 286g
+ Stabilized curly lime wood handle
+ Workhorse grind
Total:
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