First, I am shopping for a Honesuki and Santoku for more robust use, not abuse, that needs some rust resistance at a modest to moderate price point. I'm not interested in Kiwi and similar entry-level options. My one experience with AEBL in a Richmond Gyuto was terrible being super soft, to the...
Gesshin Uraku 210mm White #2 Kurouchi Wa-Gyuto
Purchased from Jki above for $175 on 5/3/22, shipped on 5/4/22
Pics:
Initial purchase - actually this is a little after, includes pics of a musashi bunka as well
Early photos and first sharpening -- a lot of photos, some of the handle here
Thinning...