I am considering purchasing a Yoshikane Shirogame 2 Nashiji Gyuto 240. I would appreciate comments from those who have experience with this knife. Thanks in advance.
I am considering purchasing a Yoshikane Shirogame 2 Nashiji Gyuto 240. I would appreciate comments from those who have experience with this knife. Thanks in advance.
Yes, this. Preferably Skd.Everyone should feel the joy of cutting with a Yoshikane.
Is it really a problem to use it as such? Does it really feel like a hard stop? Most people seem to be okay with it.I have one from KnS as my big knife (home user) and recommend it.
They have a reputation for a hard stop at the heel, so don't be afraid to work on it to add a curve at the very end.
Mine had a grind defect there so I needed to work on that area anyway which helped with hesitation to modify a new knife.
You're not too bothered by the flat profile?I've both SKD and white versions of the nashiji 240. Both great cutters, my favorite "off the shelf" Japanese knife. I have a slight preference for the SKD because I don't have to wipe it down so often while working. Other than that I have to look at the handle/saya to tell them apart.
The problem is that whether a Yoshikane 'works' for you is very hard to predict. For almost every person who loves their Yoshi, you'll find someone else who sold it on because it didn't work for them.Is it really a problem to use it as such? Does it really feel like a hard stop? Most people seem to be okay with it.
I really like my bunka and thinking to go for a 240 gyuto also.
You're not too bothered by the flat profile?
When cutting with the flat section I use a push cut motion so don't notice it as much, but the slight relief at the heel makes it feel like a more natural motion if you start closer to the tip and then push the handle down as you go.Is it really a problem to use it as such? Does it really feel like a hard stop? Most people seem to be okay with it.
I really like my bunka and thinking to go for a 240 gyuto also.
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