I will write about one more Hiromoto find: 30cm Wa Gyuto! Just received it. I dont know if I will ever use it(way too long blade), but I am happy I got it!
I wanted to buy Andy's custom handle, but never happened.
Knife blade is great, rounded spine, handle needs some laquer. All in all a beauty.
Came in a plain long black box, no stickers, no nothing. I like it, it adds to character.
Beautifully sharp OOTB, cuts papper zig-zag like soft butter
Hiromoto AS 27cm gyuto, looks and feels small next to it
Only thing I regret, is that older version had chiseled letters on both sides of the blade, mine has only to right side.
Still very happy with it!