Recent content by nexus1935

That selection does sound disappointing, after having made the trek all the way there Did you visit the Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum and Knife Shop? I had read that they also have a knife store with a variety of Sakai knives for sale?

In stock at Miura right now: https://miuraknives.com/inicio/4559-5414-japanese-chef-knife-koutetsu-shibata-r2-battleship-series-size20cm-home-koutetsu-shibata.html#/46-size-20cm

15% off everything at Cutting Edge Knives during their summer sale https://cuttingedgeknives.co.uk/pages/summer-sale

Where did you pick that up @tostadas ?

Sold, thanks KKF!

SPF

For sale is a Nihei SLD Nashiji 150mm Petty, with chestnut handle and ebony wood ferrule. The nashiji finish leads to a mirror polish finish (see pics), and the spine and choil are polished as well. This is a catch and release, as I picked this up on BST because I like the line (I have a 240mm...

For sale is a Kagekiyo Ginsan 240mm Gyuto with original walnut handle. Fit and finish on this knife is excellent, with chamfered spine and choil, and a nice migaki finish that blends into a hazy finish before the core steel (see pics). Stropped once on a Chosera 3000, never sharpened. Letting...

Marathon Watches has a wide range of military-spec watches, including 34-36mm field watches around your price range: https://www.marathonwatch.com/collections/general-purpose-watches

I'm in the Shigeki Tanaka camp as well for ginsan at that price point. I have the 210mm gyuto and 150mm petty, and they could be the only set of knives I use. Good cutters without being fragile, and easy to sharpen.

Not in EU, but they ship worldwide: https://www.chefs-edge.com/collections/june-release/products/copy-of-hado-blue-1-damascus-bunka-165mm-oak

10% off at Chef's Edge right now, applied when you add to cart

Eager to see your progress @esoo . I've been thinking about a DIY handle too, but haven't taken the plunge. This thread will certainly be helpful in getting me there!

Not in, but kudos to you for the generosity!

Congrats to @WildBoar and thanks again @OwlWoodworks for the generosity!