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He must have made my knife before he shaved. Because the Yanick’s I have give anything else I have a run for the money - that’s how good...

Found an old picture of Yanick delivering fresh gyutos and some baguettes

I have actually never seen Yanick’s picture

Tough one. Short answer is yes, but not always. Def not epic grade though.......so doesn't cut the mustard

Like the thread, love nakiri knives, here are my babies: 3 different types in 3 different sizes (165, 150, 135) from the same maker...

Yanick - truly one of the best, but does he have a beard?😤

@Isasmedjan

Imagine how much better they could be if he grew a Viking beard😂

Actually the only place to get a Toyama Honyaki is @lemeneid, if he ever tires of his. Which he never will😂

As long as he does not shave his beard😂😂

This massdrop thing really brings a whole new dimension to the forum. It's very cool to follow the interaction with the smiths. I will...

I think Jannis’ beard has an HRC of at least 63 and a healthy taper

Hello, Raquin.....tradition must be maintained.

Thank you Jannis - it’s a great workshop and we are looking forward to seeing more - also, let us see some bloomery steel if you have...

Speaking of denka.. 210 wa handle gyuto - after years of deliberation. I mostly blame the wabi sabi thread for pushing me over the...