japanese knife

Hi Everyone, Difficult decision but i've decided to put up my BNIB Kato Morihei KU Gyuto 240mm up for sale. I believe these are no longer being made by Kato-san but i could be incorrect. Price: $2150 USD + $100 USD Expedited Shipping via Speedpost Express (International) by Singapore Post...

Hello, recently I got bunch of knifes, but I am pretty new to japanese knives. Need a bit help for identify the model number, steel type and handle material. unfortunately I do not know any kanji, what does those characters say on the knife? any help is appreciated :D

Recently I have got several knives but I have no idea what are the specifications for those (materials and website would be the best), need help of identify them. (I am a pretty new into japanese style knives) I can only tell the name of the brand called: 忠房作. I wanna do my best taking care of...

This is a question(s) for those folks who have ordered directly from makers like Shibata, Watanabe, or others in Japan. What was the communication process like How did you hear about ordering direct Did you receive any type or price reduction compared to ordering from a middle man How long...

Miyabi Mizu SG2 8" chef knife. Great steel, beautiful hammered finish, with a Damascus pattern towards the edge. D handle. Great profile, very thin but still sturdy. Selling because I don't use it much anymore. I got it to use on the line as a sushi chef for a little while and it's been...

hello, looking to pick up a flexible fillet knife for fish and narrowed it down to these 3. 1.) Burgvogel (messermeister) oliva elite flexible fillet knife, 18cm. Pros: made in Solingen, beautiful handle. Steel: X50CrMoV15 2.) Shun Classic 7 inch flexible fillet knife. Steel: AUS8A 3.)...

I'm a casual home cook, mostly Korean, Italian, Argentinian, and American food. Had a Tojiro DP set that needed updating. Got the Japanese knife itch and can't seem to stop researching. Masakage Koishi AS Bunka 170mm Purchased over: Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 180mm, Makoto Kurosaki SG2...