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Another Australian, there seem to be a few of us here already. I've been lurking for a while, mostly trying to gather sharpening...

not anymore. shig still up

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@Mattias504 I sent you a PM

I've only experience with Makoto. The sg2 is an entirely different beast from the white2. The white2 is a bit thicker at the handle...

I have the 240 version. It accompanied me for a couple of years in the kitchen. Very good performer and good looking. Good luck

New knife, new board. Yoshikane Hammered 180mm in SDK and Hinoki cutting board. Knife is amazingly sharp, just silly. Board is aromatic...

I own already few Jiros and I am tempted. Great opportunity everyone!

This will be the first of a few gems I'll be parting with. It was last sharpened by JKI, and still cuts like a dream. Mario's D shape...

The Only reason I'm selling this one is I have another on order that's a bit more in my size preference. Mr Jiro makes some pretty...

Can you explain what is a thin grind? You mean not much convexity?

My first Japanese knife was a Mcusta and it was longer than 240mm and slightly shorter than 50mm. Obviously I adapted in using shorter...

Nice Toyama, used to be mine and I miss it. I remember you paid 350usd for it +50usd shipping from Australia. Good luck mate, very good...

@tchan001 very beautiful! CKTG is getting some, I can't wait to grab one!

Picked up a Konosuke Tetsujin 240mm soft-iron clad Aogami2 core paired with an ironwood handle with Corian ferrule and Pure (0.999 AG...