Recent content by yojimbo

NKD custom Okubo blue #2 edge length 185mm height at heel 52mm, magnolia handle, 173 grams, balance right at my pinch grip, just a really nice weightless feel in use, handle not too long and on the girthy side (cue "that's what she said"). Mr. Okubo is such a nice guy, he didn't let me leave...

Went to Miki Tool Festival this weekend looking for a petty, ended up with a blue #2 nashiji 150mm from Tanaka-san's workshop. Not everyday you can buy a knife directly from the blacksmith himself. Very nice guy indeed.

I'm new to this, so could someone explain. Aren't some drop forged knives stamped out into their final shape? Also, I imagine all roll forged knives would need to be stamped to achieve their general shape as well. What exact process does this video refer to when Gage says "stamped knives"?

Thanks for the advice. Yeah imo just lack of care. Doesn't reflect well on the shop or the craftspeople. Will be sending them an email requesting the fix.

tldr: what's your tolerance for error in handle installation angle? I recently sent my S. Tanaka gyuto back to the shop I bought it from for a handle upgrade, from magnolia/plastic ferrule to walnut/pakkawood. In a rush when picking it up, so didn't properly inspect it at the time. Put it on...

Maybe I'd have been better off getting the 1k and 2k or only the 1k. But damnit I'm a sucker for a sale. I'd probably pull the trigger if If I ever saw the SP2k on any sorta discount. Two beginner questions on these: 1) is the included foam insert meant to be kept or discarded? 2) are these...

Nothing groundbreaking here, but I'm a happy camper anyway. As a beginner, these Kuromaku stones are highly regarded on this forum. I hope this is significant move up in quality from my King 1k/6k combo home stone that I've been using for the past 2 years, especially in speed and feedback...

S. Tanaka 190mm Tekka Gyuto Blue #2 Finally, after a long month, got my gyuto back from Mr. Tanaka who replaced the original D shaped magnolia handle with a slightly longer and heavier octagonal walnut with black pakkawood ferrule. Now the balance point is perfect for me, just about on the last...

Seiko fanboy here. I like their divers watches and get the most use out of my solar diver (SBDN069) and mechanical diver (SBDC101) then throw on a G-shock square for anything rough.

Yeah I know! It'll be tempting. Thanks for the welcome!

Hello everyone, I miss the community on Reddit so hoping to learn and share here instead. Got interested during the pandemic when I started taking cooking seriously, now I have a small collection. I live in Kobe very near Miki, so I like supporting the local smiths here. Just got my latest...