Expecting a 210mm Toyoma Nakiri to arrive any moment now, I can't wait to get freaky.
Sean Porter executed my vision perfectly. Glad you like it, I am very pleased with it as wellThat handle on Kagekiyo is on point
agree, same thoughts here.Yes, I've had my eye on that one, but it's about $250 more than I'd like to spend. Damascus is simply window dressing that adds nothing to the performance. OTOH, it is a Toyama - I have a 180 Nakiri and 240 Gyuto of his. Great stuff!
I'm sure you could get a shorter version of the Unshu @blokey had made up (~215x55)Yes, I've had my eye on that one, but it's about $250 more than I'd like to spend. Damascus is simply window dressing that adds nothing to the performance. OTOH, it is a Toyama - I have a 180 Nakiri and 240 Gyuto of his. Great stuff!
270 is the sweet spot.I don't really like anything under 165 mm (except my 140 sabaki but that's a butcher knife) and 240s have kinda melted my brain. I don't use my paring knife at all, just a 165 bunka tip for anything small.
Got a biiig board to effectively replace my counter top as a cutting surface so I could keep sizing up. Haven't dealt with a 270+ yet, but that's just a yet.
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I have a very similar feeling. I just enjoy large knives more than small. I’ve tried to like anything under 170mm and I just haven’t clicked with any. And I honestly just prefer 225 as my minimum. The only reason I keep my mukimono is because I have that deep…. Interest in beveled kiritsuke tips with blonde handles…I don't really like anything under 165 mm (except my 140 sabaki but that's a butcher knife) and 240s have kinda melted my brain. I don't use my paring knife at all, just a 165 bunka tip for anything small.
Got a biiig board to effectively replace my counter top as a cutting surface so I could keep sizing up. Haven't dealt with a 270+ yet, but that's just a yet.
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Choppin, I reached out to Shinichi a couple weeks ago about a 55mm x 180mm Santoku. He said no can do. I have his 165mm Santoku, and I wouldn't be surprised if Toyama makes his knives. They're indistinguishable from Toyama in terms of construction.agree, same thoughts here.
wish he made a migaki version. maybe Watanabe does? but the profile looks very different from Wat santoku…
ah, too bad… that would be a fun knifeChoppin, I reached out to Shinichi a couple weeks ago about a 55mm x 180mm Santoku. He said no can do.
Would he do a Nakiri in that size?Choppin, I reached out to Shinichi a couple weeks ago about a 55mm x 180mm Santoku. He said no can do. I have his 165mm Santoku, and I wouldn't be surprised if Toyama makes his knives. They're indistinguishable from Toyama in terms of construction.
oh no, that Shig thread might have started a trend…Would he do a Nakiri in that size?
Then get yourself a grinder.
SANTOKU!
Ha! I already have a Toyama Nakiri 180mm x 60mm - I use it a lot, I'm just not a rectangle true believer like some. Mostly that's between my ears!Would he do a Nakiri in that size?
Then get yourself a grinder.
SANTOKU!
When you realize even the monster 300mm is still bit shorter than the good old 12 inch…
I think that's DP's whole plan. He pretty much caters exclusively to the freaks at this point.Well, at least in terms of respondents to this poll, there's a helluva lot more freaks out there than maybe many thought.
Makers, are you watching?
Gyuto-centric here.What's a freak in this context?
One who, for home use, routinely uses and prefers knives that aren't gyuto and/or aren't 210mm or 240mm.
Maybe you like 180 or 270 gyuto. Maybe you prefer santoku, nakiri, or cleavers. Maybe you're a super freak and regularly use a suji or little 120 funayuki.
For me, I keep coming back to my preferences for 180ish knives. Still deciding on if I have a gyuto, santoku, or nakiri preference.
So, are you a freak?
Nice looking nakiri - who made it?Pictured here are what I currently use most. The 210 gyuto does probably see the most use as it's very practical but doesn't spark joy like the others. The 300 gyutos are completely ott for home use but so much fun. Also love a nakiri and will add more soon enough.
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Okubo! Ordered from Knife Japan and asked for a sharp corner at the tip.Nice looking nakiri - who made it?