cheflivengood
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Hello KKF!
So this is I knife I bought over a year ago and I used the hell out of it. Eventually I discovered an over grind (!?Shigefusa?!) that caused a dip in the edge. I sent her off to the man himself, Jon Broida, For a dramatic thinning that turned the knife into a Gyuto/sujihiki. The Grind of the knife is now very similar to a kagekiyo, VERY subtle convex, but almost flat bevels that transition into a subtle S between the shinogi and spine. I took it from there and hand sanded out the grind lines (some still slightly visible for a rustic look). Then I began experimenting with etching the blade, using shellac to protect the areas I didn't want the etchent to touch. It came out beautifully, the cladding is slightly matte, with very visable "clouds", and the core steel is close to mirror (7k paper finish). Due to the etching the cladding is much more resistant to patina. Comes with a saya that does NOT fit snugly due to the thinning, but is better than nothing. This knife is scary sharp, scary thin, and now a nice little show piece. $600 USA All included, international to be negotiated
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1nv5rP3rL/?taken-by=cheflivengood
So this is I knife I bought over a year ago and I used the hell out of it. Eventually I discovered an over grind (!?Shigefusa?!) that caused a dip in the edge. I sent her off to the man himself, Jon Broida, For a dramatic thinning that turned the knife into a Gyuto/sujihiki. The Grind of the knife is now very similar to a kagekiyo, VERY subtle convex, but almost flat bevels that transition into a subtle S between the shinogi and spine. I took it from there and hand sanded out the grind lines (some still slightly visible for a rustic look). Then I began experimenting with etching the blade, using shellac to protect the areas I didn't want the etchent to touch. It came out beautifully, the cladding is slightly matte, with very visable "clouds", and the core steel is close to mirror (7k paper finish). Due to the etching the cladding is much more resistant to patina. Comes with a saya that does NOT fit snugly due to the thinning, but is better than nothing. This knife is scary sharp, scary thin, and now a nice little show piece. $600 USA All included, international to be negotiated
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1nv5rP3rL/?taken-by=cheflivengood