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I've got several things I can exchange at the moment, all of which I've listed to sell. See below. The one thing I wouldn't mind trading for is a large deba at 180mm or, better probably, 195mm. Don't expect or probably want a kitaeji Shib, but would be interested in something good for...

Ebony handle, buffalo ferrule. Weighs 88g, 20x26mm at ferrule and 24x30mm at end. Suitable for large gyuto like 270mm or workhorse 240s, or large usuba, etc. Very nice, new and unused. From Japan but the equivalent goes for $100 at Aframes. $75 Happy to discount together with things from...

Looking to sell these together as a set: 1) 50mm Iwasaki Kamisori - *new* condition and unused, comes with original wooden box, certificate of authenticity, handle is wrapped in rattan 2) Leather razor case, also new (see...

So these aren't forgotten within my long Jnat sale thread, I'm listing these separately here instead. Sorry as I haven't got photos together yet, but will try to. As with the others, I won't be listing the nagura below for too long. Prices are way below what you'd pay through usual sellers...

Christmas time if you're in the market for Jnats. Quite a lot available but only for a short time - literally a few days - as I'm about to move. Many are really bargain-priced but if some don't sell I'm unlikely to offer them again. If they all do, then I'll need to start a new collection...

4 knives listed and will sell the 5th together with something else. Hoping to sell knives together with a few other things I have on BST now, so preference to you if also interested in some things here: Jnats...

A while back I was asked to post a photo of some of the wa-handles I have, all from Japan with the traditional buffalo horn ferrules, and showing a selection of most of the woods used for kitchenknife handle-making. Here we go: L to R they are: kuriki (burnt Japanese chestnut), kokutan...

Just wondering if anyone out there could take a look at their santoku - esp if yours is new or if you're confident that you've preserved its original profile. What proportion of the blade from the heel comprises the flat spot? .. 2/5? .. 1/2? .. 3/5? I've just received a Heiji santoku...

Would anyone have one of these you wouldn't mind parting with? I'd like one and, who knows, could finally be my wife's breakthrough knife. 180mm would be ideal; if available, maybe a 165 would do too. Saya would be a plus. Handle condition doesn't matter (unless expensive custom I wouldn't...

Another long shot, I know... Would have liked a kitaeji 210mm gyuto, but I have too many gyuto already and am not interested in waiting a year for an order. As santoku aren't always the most popular around here, maybe a BST plea for one can get results? Please let me know if one of you has...

Would like to trade for something 1-bevelled from Hide, who has a great reputation with these: a larger deba, usuba or yanagiba would all be great, white or blue. I have a few knives and j-naturals I could offer in return in some kind of combination.

A long shot as these things usually are, but I'd be interested in switching my 210mm with yo/western handle for a 180 wa version, perhaps with some cash adjustment owing to the price difference. Happy to hear offers as there are always other options. Thanks for looking.

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No big analysis here, but pict says a lot - Watanabe on bottom, both are 210, Toyama's new and Watanabe from 1.5 years ago maybe. I'm wondering if someone knows or it's been revealed what the connection is between the two? They seem to be cut in the same shape so identical profiles, same...

I don't recall seeing this discussed, and so was wondering - for those of you out there who use Atomas - how long have you felt your plates have kept the kind of abrasiveness you've needed? Mine have had a busy life, particularly my 140 which I've used almost always on stones (as opposed to...

Hi all, I'll be in north & central Vietnam for a few days later this month (basically Hanoi, Hoi An/Da Nang) and am wondering if anyone has any foodie advice? If anyone has experience with these places, I'm wondering if there are any 'must sees' or 'must dos'? Also wondering if there's...

Just wondering if anyone has a recommendation on the ideal grit/sandpaper for polishing buffalo horn? I've done it before and got the right sheen, and so I know there's a certain grit that works well but I've since run out and can't remember. I've done a few handles with #600 recently but it's...

Received this very recently when available from http://www.knivesandstones.com/tanaka-blue-2-damascus-gyuto-240mm-with-custom-octagonal-bubinga-handle/. However, at 240 it's a bit bigger than what I really need. Only very lightly used and can post photos, but it looks the same as on...

Very nice knife and I love the profile, but not completely my cup of tea. Got this one off BST just a few weeks ago; it came in nice shape and had been used (patina) but was on the dull side. I've since given it a new edge and a polish, with great results I think. Looking for the same I paid...