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Does anyone have any good saya links or hook ups in the UK? Maybe something past the magnolia standard/a bit of a nicer finish? Nick

I'm on the look out for a pair of Moribashi Chopsticks to try and and see if I like without spending too much on them. So if you have a pair lying around give me a shout! Nick

I wanted to put some feelers out there if anyone has any older knives out there that they are willing to let go on that might be a bit of a project, that would be good to practice thinning and edge geometries. I'm pretty open to anything, the only thing I would like to stay clear of is cimeters...

Hi there, got this stone 2 and a half years back originally purchased from Nutmeg and was my first natural stone. Stone is in good shape and been looked after. Link to the original post. The stone I bought was number 3. Part 4: Uchigumori, and pretty things.. Nutmegs Original comments...

Hi, up for trade is my The Nine 250mm gyutohiki and 200mm Kippington honiyaki Gyuto in W2 steel. Both knives are used but in decent condition, see pictures. Can provide more details on measurements and more photos on request when I'm back home. The Nine 250mm: $650 Trade value Kippington...

Up for sale: Kochi Migaki 270 mm - $220 Sad to see this one go, but I just never pick it up, want to pick up a kochi in 210-240 one day, but for now, a 270 guyto is just too much for me. Moritaka Nakiri 165 mm - $80 Just doesn't get used, just not for me, but the heat treat of the AS...

Want to see what's out there, looking for a 270mm or possibly 300mm suji thats relatively tall, and stiff, but willing to concider all options. Was pretty set on Toyama or Watanabe, but I could be swayed. Let me know if you have anything knocking about. Cheers, Nick

Hi folks, got a couple of knives that I want to find new homes for, both bought from a vendor in the Uk at the begining of my knife journey adventure. I have since found out that this was a very overpriced shop praying on the vunerable, and not even providing the real names of said blades on...

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7K1z6DlzSxNZDNrbElWcXktc2c Just want to get some feedback on saya making from the pros. It's my first little stint at giving this a go and want to get feedback on how to improve. Like what kind of tools are you guys using, best wood for the job, and any...

Wanted to see if any of you crafty fellows have created a makeshift basin with a sink bridge in it that can be made for less than that of a purpose built one. Obviously, the containers is very easy to get hold of, but would like to hear suggestions of specific ones people use anyway. Then with...

Looking to trade both of these knives, interested mainly in 270-300 suji and pettys, but really I'm open to all offers even Jnats, just want to feel the offers and see whats out there and happy to put some more money in on the right knife. First is the Masamoto KS 270, in mint condition...

Wanted to have quite open discussion on the subjects of suji's in the 270-300mm range. Looking to upgrade my suji at the moment, and there doesn't seem to be a huge amount on here of you guys talking about them. Want you guys to tell me what your favourites are, and why. Particularly...

Wanted to learn a little more about strops, and do I need one, or are they more to get that slight extra degree of sharpness that won't last long? I need my sharpening set up to be practical and efficient, basically im saying does it refine the blade too much? From what ive also read is that a...

I have a Toyama on the way that I bought from the BST page and was wondering if there is anything that needs to be done to this knife in terms of F&F and appearance. The knife is the 240 guyoto. Thanks Nick

I wanted to ask you lovely people, do you guys have any experience of the synthetics sold by Japanese Natural Stones (JNS)? He only stocks a handful of different synthetic, but they all look like good viable options, and his location as a vendor is good for me as I'm based in the UK. Just...

Title says it all really, I'm based in the UK and looking to buys some vintage (carbon prefered) knives to use as a bit of a project knife and restore, so old and rust is no problem. Anything that I can spend some time on will be great. Thanks guys, all suggestions appreciated. Nick

Hi all, Was looking to get a little bit of help with me sharpening setup, and get some recommendations on some stones to help me progress. Current setup: 400 Naniwa Professional 1000/3000 Naniwa Combi (Major stone I want to get rid off, it's a very small stone, and it looking bit worse...

Just wanted to say hello, been stalking the forums for a long time, and thought I should probably sign up and introduce myself, seeing as I know who you lot already are. :) (Creepy I know)