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Hello guys, I am in Osaka for the next week and looking to do some knife shopping. I’d really like to buy a carbon deba and set of sharpening stones in Sakai and possible one or two other interesting pieces. I understand that many of the workshops are not on google maps or represented at the...

I agree, I like the idea of supporting them, even if it costs a little extra.

Yeah I have no doubt that I can get much better value buying from overseas, I just went in to have a play and really liked that knifes fit and finish, plus they let you at a whole draw of handles to pick the one you like the best. I know if I get that I'm paying a couple hundred too much but...

Hey there, My local Japanese knife shop (sydney australia) sells a 'customise your own' gyuto and I was wondering if anybody knew anything about the blacksmith or the reputation/ quality of this brand, I cant find anything...

And I want to say thanks for everyones responses, I did consider each opinion and this forum has taught me lots over the last few months.

So i cracked out the 1000/6000 king stone I have for sharpening my bushcraft knife and watched a few tutorials today and had a crack on an old chef knife and it was not as hard as I remembered. I can see how an amateur regularly sharpening a nice grind could ruin a knife but in what ways could...

I know this is such an open question but I'm trying to get an idea of how often I would have to sharpen a home use gyuto in various steels. If you dont mind telling me what steel you have for your home cooking knife and how you maintain it e.g. weekly strop, monthly sharpen on stones etc...

thanks for the reply's guys. I understand what you mean about buying an entry level knife first. I have a habit of buying the best quality I can afford but I guess the budget should be $500 for knife, sharpening, shipping and board. too bad because Im really liking the look and sound of the...

dont know what got censored there but it meant to say "i have a professional japanese knife sharpener nearby"

LOCATION What country are you in? Australia KNIFE TYPE What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chef’s knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring knife, cleaver)? Gyuto Are you right or left handed? Right Are you interested in a Western handle (e.g., classic...

Scott, How much would you charge for shipping to 2041 Australia?

Hello there, My name is Dave from Sydney. I am in the market for a wa-gyuto to arrive by christmas. I have only recently begun researching japanese knives and could use some guidance. I apologise for all the length of this enquiry, I will try to give you as much information as I can...