All Rectangle March

[SwampDonkey]

S-Grind axe

 

[Yoshi]

The Dalman is here. I am ready for next month.

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Dude is definitely not compensating for something

 

[OkayMode]

Bruh...that is some damn good looking KU AND distal taper. Holler if you ever want to move on from it. I don't get knife envy often these days but...

I too would like to choke up on that thang

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

Some day, I'm going to have to get a Huber.

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

(obtuse comment redacted)

It's just a matter of degrees.

 

[aporigine]

It's just a matter of degrees.

always knew you had an angle.

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

aInjystvknew you had an angle.

You saw the sine.

 

[aporigine]

You saw the sine.

you know me; I’m always off on the tangent.

 

[Just a DK]

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

What, you prefer radians?

 

[aporigine]

What, you prefer radians?

I’ll have that piece of pi.

 

[Luminaire]

BBE reporting in

Need to add a 3rd, was going to get a birgie as a mid-size rectangle but maybe that's too laserish. What western midweight should I go for at 185x60-ish

 

[SwampDonkey]

BBE reporting in

Need to add a 3rd, was going to get a birgie as a mid-size rectangle but maybe that's too laserish. What western midweight should I go for at 185x60-ish

This was my setup for a while. Frankly I'd still say Wat Pro is a great tweener in that lineup, but if Western is a must...maybe something from Spåre?

 

[Luminaire]

This was my setup for a while. Frankly I'd still say Wat Pro is a great tweener in that lineup, but if Western is a must...maybe something from Spåre?

Trying not to double up on smiths, already have a wat gyuto, and okubo gyuto (otherwise it would be okubo 100000%)
Spare is a good idea thanks, I think I used a gyuto of his a while back and enjoyed it

 

[SwampDonkey]

Trying not to double up on smiths, already have a wat gyuto, and okubo gyuto (otherwise it would be okubo 100000%)

Ahhh a man of  fine taste.

 

[nickrut]

The Dalman is here. I am ready for next month.

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How does the Dalman compare with the Bidinger? I have the sister to the Bidinger… not sure I ever need another cleaver.

 

[Just a DK]

BBE reporting in

Need to add a 3rd, was going to get a birgie as a mid-size rectangle but maybe that's too laserish. What western midweight should I go for at 185x60-ish

it is said that bbe owners have these to accurately represent the length and girth of… well

I think JB makes a nice square. An oel square would a killer though…

How does the Dalman compare with the Bidinger? I have the sister to the Bidinger… not sure I ever need another cleaver.

Bidinger is verrrryyyyy thin. At 280g for a cleaver… its paper thin and scary to use but performs like crazy. I think if it didn’t have the s-grind it would be impossible to use from stiction.

I think based on one meal the Dalman (340g ish) will much more comfortable for daily use. It wont laser through food like the bidinger but I like a bit more balance anyway. S grind provides some great food release too.

 

[nickrut]

it is said that bbe owners have these to accurately represent the length and girth of… well

I think JB makes a nice square. An oel square would a killer though…


Bidinger is verrrryyyyy thin. At 280g for a cleaver… its paper thin and scary to use but performs like crazy. I think if it didn’t have the s-grind it would be impossible to use from stiction.

I think based on one meal the Dalman (340g ish) will much more comfortable for daily use. It wont laser through food like the bidinger but I like a bit more balance anyway. S grind provides some great food release too.

Sounds like I need a Dalman one as well. Damnit just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

 

[gaijin]

The Dalman is here. I am ready for next month.

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The new one that I posted about the other day? Looks good.

 

[Jville]

it is said that bbe owners have these to accurately represent the length and girth of… well

I think JB makes a nice square. An oel square would a killer though…


Bidinger is verrrryyyyy thin. At 280g for a cleaver… its paper thin and scary to use but performs like crazy. I think if it didn’t have the s-grind it would be impossible to use from stiction.

I think based on one meal the Dalman (340g ish) will much more comfortable for daily use. It wont laser through food like the bidinger but I like a bit more balance anyway. S grind provides some great food release too.

Nice collection!

 

[SwampDonkey]

After I use one more pointy boi to slice this brisket in about 30 minutes I'm starting ARM early. Idk what I was on last time I sharpened this Sugimoto (adderall and whiskey, probably) but damn it's sharp. Always a pleasant surprise when I haven't touched it in months.

Highly recommend This fennel slaw recipe as fun knife workout and it goes with anything. Makes nice crunch on top of fish tacos too. Normally mix cabbage and fennel to bulk it out, and I prefer red wine vinegar.

No good socks for Bill tonight, but we do have boots and shorts so still a vibe.

 

[xsmx13]

I too would like to choke up on that thang

Well, you're about to have your chance...

Apologies for the duplicate info, but I'll be posting most of the same info in a pass around post.

Ladies and gents, @Prod.knives just joined the forum. To start, I really, really wanted this to be part of my ARM arsenal along with an Eddworks and a pair of Shindo. I was going to offer up my original nakiri from him that actually shows a more pronounced distal taper, but I think this piece really demonstrates the forward progression in his work along with the more recent finishing he's doing. If I don't share this one, I would be short changing folks here and the maker. The knife is a 52100 san mai with 1008 carbon steel cladding and stone finished bevels with the following specs:

191mm x 67mm
Spine - 3.4mm out of the handle, 1.8mm about midway, 1.2mm about 1cm from the tip
216g
Zebrawood and brass handle
Last picture below has a side by side with the original Prod nakiri

Hit me for the pass around!

 

[OkayMode]

Well, you're about to have your chance...

Apologies for the duplicate info, but I'll be posting most of the same info in a pass around post.

Ladies and gents, @Prod.knives just joined the forum. To start, I really, really wanted this to be part of my ARM arsenal along with an Eddworks and a pair of Shindo. I was going to offer up my original nakiri from him that actually shows a more pronounced distal taper, but I think this piece really demonstrates the forward progression in his work along with the more recent finishing he's doing. If I don't share this one, I would be short changing folks here and the maker. The knife is a 52100 san mai with 1008 carbon steel cladding and stone finished bevels with the following specs:

191mm x 67mm
Spine - 3.4mm out of the handle, 1.8mm about midway, 1.2mm about 1cm from the tip
216g
Zebrawood and brass handle
Last picture below has a side by side with the original Prod nakiri

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Hit me for the pass around!

Not in the US of A, another missed pass around for me

 

[JPAU]

Not in the US of A, another missed pass around for me

 

[xsmx13]

Not in the US of A, another missed pass around for me

Do you want to try the other nakiri?

 

[OkayMode]

Do you want to try the other nakiri?

Mate, that’s super kind of you to offer but I have a few new rectangles that have just come in (just in time for ARM ) and I’m mostly curious about how I’d get on with the cleaver style lack of tang on that newer copy.

Guess I’m left with no choice but to order one for myself!

 

[daddy yo yo]

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, guys, ARM25 is about to start soon!

Moritaka AS tall nakiri 182 / 76.5 / 230g

 

[gaijin]

Waiting....

From the top:

Chinese Cleaver, from Taiwan via Copenhagen.
Gaijin x Spåre, a rectagle I made under Fredriks supervision in his shop
Watanabe Pro Nakiri 165mm
Unknown cheapie.

 

[daddy yo yo]

Waiting....
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From the top:

Chinese Cleaver, from Taiwan via Copenhagen.
Gaijin x Spåre, a rectagle I made under Fredriks supervision in his shop
Watanabe Pro Nakiri 165mm
Unknown cheapie.

Nice job! The Gaijin x Spåre looks particularly nice!

What’s the dimensions on this one? Looks similar in length and height to the Watanabe.

 

[gaijin]

Nice job! The Gaijin x Spåre looks particularly nice!

What’s the dimensions on this one? Looks similar in length and height to the Watanabe.

Thanks!

The cutting edge is 174mm and the height at the heel is 54mm and a 52mm at the ... tip? Weight 173 g.