finally, It leaks huh? the Massdrop edition 5?
Gaku already told me about it a couple of months ago. hopefully, I could get it.
Gaku already told me about it a couple of months ago. hopefully, I could get it.
Teruyasu Fujiwara personnel change?
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bearhippo
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As a long-time lurker (before I signed up obviously), I had my suspicions based on the lengths but was unaware that it was for a future Massdrop from what I’m understanding here.
That being said, apologies for the spoiler @nakiriknaifuwaifu, I actually had the same thoughts and asked Gaku if he could do a wrought iron AS and W1 yo-gyuto when he mentioned that out of the blue
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On the plus side, I guess the community has a lot to be excited for
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That being said, apologies for the spoiler @nakiriknaifuwaifu, I actually had the same thoughts and asked Gaku if he could do a wrought iron AS and W1 yo-gyuto when he mentioned that out of the blue
.On the plus side, I guess the community has a lot to be excited for
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NotAddictedYet
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Seriously, now we can have months of tangling? Don't say another word I'M IN IN IN
Personally, I consider it rather presumptuous to provide those details to this forum before they are made public by the people coordinating it.As a long-time lurker (before I signed up obviously), I had my suspicions based on the lengths but was unaware that it was for a future Massdrop from what I’m understanding here.
That being said, apologies for the spoiler @nakiriknaifuwaifu, I actually had the same thoughts and asked Gaku if he could do a wrought iron AS and W1 yo-gyuto when he mentioned that out of the blue
On the plus side, I guess the community has a lot to be excited for
I understand that Gaku provided those details to you without an understanding of these forums, but it should be posted by the coordinators.
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On the other hand, I imagine it’s a bit awkward if they’re already going to be preparing a mass order with an uncommon material. Also, we can’t really expect that Gaku knows what KKF is, or that mass drops are done here (correct me if I’m wrong)
bearhippo
Senior Member
That’s a valid point and I certainly welcome the discussion as this is a small community after all.
To start, I know of a project that you’re working on from a friend of a friend of a friend, but I haven’t and wouldn’t leak any details because I know that it’s under the wraps. To be fair, I certainly could’ve asked @nakiriknaifuwaifu when my suspicions manifested — and it skipped my mind to do so when I wrote that post — as my only thought at the time was damn… Wrought iron? Denka and/or Maboroshi steel? That’s an absolute banger that the rest of the community would love to hear about. (Again, I also reached out to Gaku to see if he could do a wrought iron AS and W1 custom and that is when he leaked said information to me out of the blue.)
If it was known to be under the wraps then I would not have said a word out of respect and when I realized my error, I apologized in kind. Hell, if @nakiriknaifuwaifu would like, I’d be happy to work together and scrub all of the leaked details here. It may be too late but if it helps in any way or form then I’d love to help.
It is with that being said that the project — which Gaku disclosed to @zizirex and I to varying degrees — certainly could’ve been started by anyone; perhaps a group of addicts like us in Brazil or a retailer somewhere else. Who knows how many other people Gaku informed of the project, whether they are a part of KKF or not.
I’ll leave it at this as it’s a busy day today for me: would there be a difference in moral ground if a knife fanatic — without knowledge of KKF and Massdrops — made a new account today and posted those same details? (Edit: This question was written in response to a previous edit of your post but I'll keep it here as IMO it's still relevant.)
nakiriknaifuwaifu
Senior Member
It's alright guys. I'd have preferred this to stay on the down-low - but no matter.
It's nice to hear the interest, but let's reapproach this when the time is right and details are clearer.
Thanks,
NKW
It's nice to hear the interest, but let's reapproach this when the time is right and details are clearer.
Thanks,
NKW
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Yeah Sorry to leak it, I thought it was Ok since everyone already to mention about iron Clad of his knife.
Still Im looking forward to Get it if it become a reality.
BillHanna
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Cip75
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Maybe the knife deserve a special presentation topic
bearhippo
Senior Member
I've gotten one from isamitsu recently through a friend who did a custom bulk order - super well made, consistent, even and no wabi sabi-ness. Tested it on stones last night and the grind is even and ready for stones ootb. Felt even harder than a denka I have. Plenty of pics of them on my friend's IG. I would say buy with confidence! Is there a isamitsu thread here?
I believe this is the Isamitsu thread
I suggested adding the forge's name this to the thread title.
Sounds great, now I want one again
I really would like an ironclad K gyuto from them
I suggested adding the forge's name this to the thread title.Sounds great, now I want one again
I really would like an ironclad K gyuto from them
BillHanna
Gotta get ready for ARM
I want that daggone 180mm nakiriI believe this is the Isamitsu thread
Sounds great, now I want one again
I believe this is the Isamitsu thread
Sounds great, now I want one again
haha yeah we really should have it say isamitsu. finally took a pic myself, other pics so far were by my friend who arranged for me.
So he learned nothing from TF?
DitmasPork
Senior Member
Have you emailed them? I'd try that first.
Yeah, I've seen that option disappear and reappear on the website.
Ok I got my 240 yo handle AS today. The box is nice and sturdy. The finish and design are visually pleasing. Super thin behind the edge. Nice balance (1 inch ahead of heel). Extremely sharp edge out of the box (9.5/10).
However, it is actually much similar to TF than you would thought on the handle part.
242 mm*54 mm.
257 gram.
3.3 mm spine above heel, 2.4 mm in the middle and 1.4 mm at 1 cm from the tip.
However, it is actually much similar to TF than you would thought on the handle part.
242 mm*54 mm.
257 gram.
3.3 mm spine above heel, 2.4 mm in the middle and 1.4 mm at 1 cm from the tip.
Looks really good overall! Handle issue is disappointing but still looks overall really nice. I wonder if separation is inevitable with wood and no liner, but it seems like it was probably never flush.
Very interesting, thanks for the details. Seems to me this is pretty close to a Denka all in all.
I don't know - other makers are getting those flush, aren't they? And this is still a 600+ USD knife... Seems like they keep in line with some classic TF stuff after all. Their new Wa handles seem pretty good, I wonder why the Yo handles are still funky.
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The blade itself looks good, might order a Wa-Handled one, how do you like the steel so far?
tostadas
Hobbyist / Craftsman
How's the profile? Photo at an angle, so it looks probably much steeper than it actually is
I posted some additional comparison photos on the new knife thread. The profile is very similar to that of a Denka.
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tostadas
Hobbyist / Craftsman
Yea it looks identical. I like the less pronounced finger choil too
Can’t really tell yet but it’s promising. It’s so sharp out of the box that I know I can sharpen this to Denka level sharpness no matter it is as easy or not.
I just talked to Gaku on IG and he’s open to the idea of using something like g10 liner for handle installation. So you may eventually get a wabi sabi free version!
Is the finger notch a special request? I don’t think I saw it on the website.
