Chukabocho - Sugimoto 6 vs Ginga

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I was really happy w ginga cleaver for the price. The F&F is pretty superior to anything else at the price.

Id love to go big baller and get a Watanabe cleaver but it’s hard to justify.
 
Yeah I tried to look up the brand but it didn’t show up anywhere else - lots of results for Tanaka though came up and now that they mention it it does sort of look like one of his
 
I'm totally buying one of these
 
SeattleBen said:
I wouldn't argue with that sizing @Xenif I'm pretty happy at home with things of about that size but if I thought I was getting a properly sized chuka I might be pretty hot.
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Yeah I actually prefer that size for home use over something like a 1301 CCK
 
I would be all over an ashi if it were me. That Tanaka looks pretty cool though. I’m more of a large nakiri guy than cleaver if I’m using something in that shape. For that price wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot though. I’m sure someone would scoop it off you if you don’t like it.
 
Bought the Tanaka, yeah that was one of my concerns — no measurements so it might be a small one, maybe Sugimoto CM4030 size. I still want a full size 220x110 or similar though. I’ve been using my CCK a lot recently, which is why I’m looking for more, but I’m not sure enough that I’m a cleaver guy to get something like a Wat, Heiji, Saji, etc.
 
GorillaGrunt said:
Bought the Tanaka, yeah that was one of my concerns — no measurements so it might be a small one, maybe Sugimoto CM4030 size. I still want a full size 220x110 or similar though. I’ve been using my CCK a lot recently, which is why I’m looking for more, but I’m not sure enough that I’m a cleaver guy to get something like a Wat, Heiji, Saji, etc.
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Well if you dont end up liking it I'll probably take it off your hands.
 
what a find! Indeed a Tanaka - 紅秀之作. Do post specs and sizing when you receive it. 160USD never seen a “chuka” at that price


GorillaGrunt said:
Bought the Tanaka, yeah that was one of my concerns — no measurements so it might be a small one, maybe Sugimoto CM4030 size. I still want a full size 220x110 or similar though. I’ve been using my CCK a lot recently, which is why I’m looking for more, but I’m not sure enough that I’m a cleaver guy to get something like a Wat, Heiji, Saji, etc.
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the neck is kind of long on that tanaka, i would say the sugimoto is the better buy.
 
The Sugimoto No.7 is a beast but I use mine a couple of times a week for mincing fish, poultry and pork very fine for various dishes. Its not a good general purpose knife but its great for certain things that require a heavy blade.
 
Loving the Ginga. Tanaka just got here today and I am surprised.

It’s definitely a S. Tanaka, full size 220x110. Not thin at all though, not ground like a Tanaka or actually any Chinese style cleaver I’ve seen. 660g and more like a Sabatier butcher cleaver. So I’m not sure if it’s a butcher cleaver, a heavy mincing knife or what but it’s certainly not an all purpose slicing knife. I’m going to see what uses I can find for it and consider having it drastically thinned by my local knifemaker; I’ve undertaken a few projects with stones that could have been more suited to a belt grinder but this one is definitely a no-go!

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Interesting, didnt expect full size or a thick grind. Glad I bit the bullet on the long customs wait on a cck instead.
 
Hideyuki is Shigeki's younger brother if im not mistaken. I have a Hideyuki 180 Gyuto.
 
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