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I hope the image works. Gyuto in 1095. I cut, profiled and half ground 6 blades in 210-270 sizes, thermal cycled them to reduce grain and then promptly broke 4 in the quench (brine). I did the last two in a fast oil and I think that's the way forward for me from now on. There's still plenty of...

Another project off the bench. A small gyuto, monosteel 1.2519 and hardened to RC64 with pronounced distal taper, 4mm at the heel and 1mm thick 25mm back from the tip. Soon to have a wa handle and be gifted to someone who will probably let it rust in a dishwasher :/ [/URL][/IMG]

New suji forged san mai with 1.2519 with puddled wrought iron. Hardened to RC64 with a Cocobolo and Blackwood handle. I've given it a slight ferric etch too. It's 240mm long and 3mm at the heel and super thin behind the edge. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]

My first attempt at freehand grinding. These are only rough ground and I've left some meat (0.8mm) at and behind the edge to prevent distortion during the heat treat. I'll grind them thinner (carefully) once they're hardened/tempered. They're all full flat grinds, with some subtle convexity...

I have a nearly new 210 Kato that I'd like to swap for a 240. It's been sharpened ootb and only stropped since and is virtually new. I've got a too many 210s and too few 240s, hence the reason for attempting a trade. If anyone likes their Kato knives and wants to downsize then perhaps we can...

I want to upgrade to a full size Jnat so these have to go - Nakayama koppa - 175mmx105mm on the longest sides. 15-18mm thick. Fine, hard stone. Lapped flat with an Atoma 1200. Medium speed, fine and gentle and leaves a semi mirror finish. A great starter stone that I got a lot of enjoyment...

I just got a 210 Kato in the mail from a retailer and it's bent along the length of the knife to the left, quite noticeably. It's an expensive knife with a reputation for being hard and somewhat brittle, so I'm not comfortable trying to straighten it myself. I'm actually very disappointed...

So, I've been after a Kato for a while, and have now scavenged together the cash. But, availability is limited and a Carter is only a few hundred bucks more. There's still a few problems with availability but I'm hoping to ask people here who've owned both what they think? Have you had a...

Hi All, I'm a long time lurker, new member from across the pond. Professional winemaker, former engineer, wannabe chef, digester of useless information and a lover of good quality tools. My burgeoning collection of kitchen knives is becoming a problem. Thanks for the information you've...