nakiriknaifuwaifu
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I just saw it. Does it have a correct-handed grind?
@juice Yes, mildly right handed I'd say I don't feel it steering any particular way though
I just saw it. Does it have a correct-handed grind?
Does appear so. Although correct handedness is debatable.I just saw it. Does it have a correct-handed grind?
Took advantage of the cloudy skies and took a few pictures in the diffused lighting. Vibrant colors from violet to orange. These photos aren't edited but I hope the colors come through. I was hesitant about the stainless-cladding aesthetics plus not having a kasumi finish on there, but I could get used to this. Don't want to cross-post - should I be sharing this to the patina thread too?
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would you recommend a Denka Nakuru with western handle or Wa - huge weight difference - 200gm vs 330 gm
@RockyBasel, I assume you're thinking of the 195mm with those weights.
Personally, for a denka nakiri I would definitely go with the wa handle for the 150mm and 165mm. At 195mm though, the balance of the yo starts to become more attractive.
That being said, the finger notch pushes my pinch grip 1.5cm to 2cm forward, and I really don't think 200g is that bad. It's about as heavy as your KU shig, so I'd decide based on how you think that feels. Edit: If I remember, you also have a 210 toyama nakiri, and that's probably closer to the 195mm denka. That should be a good reference for your decision too.
Nakiri use is a lot of up/down chopchop stuff, and I prefer a blade-heavy bias for that sort of work. Given that the fit and finish of the TF yo handles are hit and miss too, I'd probably go with a wa handle, no upgrades. And then, I'd get another one custom made that's longer/shorter/heavier/lighter/cooler to suit my tastes better. The red/black urushi always looks killer with the denka KU tho, can't deny that.
I feel most people on the forum would consider the wa handle a downgrade (I'm sure the yo would get more likes here), but that finger notch really changes the game.
Edit 2: The denka is a pretty thin blade, I'm suspicious about those weight numbers...both of them can't be accurate....
That choil looks a little fat behind the edge tbh. For instance, this is my Morihei HisamotoThis was a bit of a tease. I did indeed buy the knife, but it's happily in another home now. Can't blame a man for doing a little catch and release. By the way, this particular knife had absolutely no flatspot
I am surprised there aren't more comments on the choil shot I posted, normally you guys are all over that.
All TF threads on this forum get derailed (only a matter of time), so let me help you. I found this collection on the other forum with a western handle bolster 165mm cleaver
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That choil looks a little fat behind the edge tbh.
That choil looks a little fat behind the edge tbh. For instance, this is my Morihei Hisamoto
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