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Hi All, Wanted to give a final update. Watanabe provided a full refund. I am very happy that this all worked out. Thanks again to all those who provided their opinions.

That’s unfortunate. I was trying not to be positive or negative towards Watanabe. My intention was to present the facts and get a better understanding from a larger sample size of people what the general consensus was as to what I should expect. I figured attaching references would avoid a...

Hi All, Sorry for the delay, but here’s the most recent update. Watanabe responded once he got back from NYC. I sent him the new photos showing the issue with edge straightness. His response is below and I then told him that at this point I’d like to return the knife for a refund. His...

New member. Hi all

I let Shinichi know I’d like to return the knife. I heard he’s out so I’m assuming there may be a delay in getting back to me. I’d love a Toyama. I check JNS every so often. Any other place to get one?

That’s great information. Requesting a picture of the specific knife I intend to buy will be a request I send in the future for all similar international purchases. I’m not familiar with the PayPal customer protection. Can you please elaborate since this may come up? Since I’ve used this knife...

Does anybody disagree? Does anyone have a Watanabe gyuto or sujihiki , etc. that is similar in straightness? Is there anything I’m missing? I just want to make sure I have a good understanding before presenting this to Watanabe for a second time. Personally I’m pretty disappointed. For over...

Hi All, Here are additional photos with the bevel against a flat surface. Are these definitive? Will they be the ones that best help Watanabe understand the issue? Thanks again for your help.

Hi All, Thanks again for being so quick to respond, this is all very helpful. I have attempted to take pictures that show the edge straightness. Let me know what you think.

Hi All, Thanks for the quick responses. What is the best way to take pictures that show edge straightness. I found this hard to determine even by sight let alone to photograph it. I have included the email from me to Watanabe(which included all pictures shown in my previous post). I also...

Hi All, I recently purchased a Watanabe Pro 180mm Nakiri. It looks to me like it is somewhat bent/warped when looking down the spine. When looking at the edge it is harder to tell. I reached out to Watanabe and he says this is normal for Kurouchi finish and isn’t a problem. I am concerned...