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[Absolute Buffoon]

Shindo bunka, light use almost every day for a year and a month. That patina certainly has a personality!

Some interesting reds that come out more in person under better lighting as well, and the KU is honestly surprisingly stable.

 

[4fingersofelmert]

This is the most KKF thing ever.

Made me realize I need a bigger gyuto

 

[BillHanna]

Hard to beat travel kit.
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Nice Blackzaki



(That’s my blacksmith name Blackzaki Hamono)

 

[tay314]

Will’s work has always been on point, but his recent stuff is next level.

Pictured here: Double fuller Magnacut with slim Western handle.

Edited to resize photo

 

[SlimShooter]

Anyone know what the difference in these two Birgersson makers marks are?

 

[4fingersofelmert]

Anyone know what the difference in these two Birgersson makers marks are?
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New has the circle and old dosent I believe. I like the old mark more

 

[ryans_knives]

Anyone know what the difference in these two Birgersson makers marks are?
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One has circle - one does not have circle. Am I missing something here?

 

[aporigine]

One has circle - one does not have circle. Am I missing something here?

I was prepared for some circular reasoning. Fortunately the quadridigitate one provided actual info. Both my Birgs are latter circumscribed vintage. By the looks of it the early one has fairly daring forged geometry. I wonder how they differ in the subjective qualities.

 

[esoo]

One has circle - one does not have circle. Am I missing something here?

One has a circle and one does not. You have it perfectly

 

[captaincaed]

Hard to beat travel kit.
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[HumbleHomeCook]

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Don't know if they still do it, but Henry's used to read on the label/can "Brewed Under the Supervision of the Brew Master". I used to think that was coolest statement ever. I envisioned the Brew Master entering in long robes and among hushed tones he is greeted with a kneel and a ring kiss by the brewery manager.

 

[aporigine]

Don't know if they still do it, but Henry's used to read on the label/can "Brewed Under the Supervision of the Brew Master". I used to think that was coolest statement ever. I envisioned the Brew Master entering in long robes and among hushed tones he is greeted with a kneel and a ring kiss by the brewery manager.

unofficial portrait

 

[SlimShooter]

One has circle - one does not have circle. Am I missing something here?

You’re a genius… Besides the obvious stated fact, I was looking for more information along the lines if there was a different time period between the marks or if they meant anything different.

 

[captaincaed]

Don't know if they still do it, but Henry's used to read on the label/can "Brewed Under the Supervision of the Brew Master". I used to think that was coolest statement ever. I envisioned the Brew Master entering in long robes and among hushed tones he is greeted with a kneel and a ring kiss by the brewery manager.

I also love that bottled in bond is still a thing. A bit of an anachronism, but cool that it's still a legal status for whiskey.

 

[daddy yo yo]

Shiro Kamo AS 217 / 52 / 163g with scorched handle:

 

[KDSDeluxe]

Jaeger BBQ chef bastard petty

 

[aaoueee]

A well-loved Kamon with nice blues -- among my favorites

 

[blanks]

For today’s service..

A special surprise!!

Shi.han A2 Gyuto
Catcheside Wrought Damascus Gyuto
(Re-Handle by my colleague… the one who made all my dope custom sayas)
Shibata Mini Tank

 

[OkayMode]

For today’s service..

A special surprise!!

Shi.han A2 Gyuto
Catcheside Wrought Damascus Gyuto
(Re-Handle by my colleague… the one who made all my dope custom sayas)
Shibata Mini Tank

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I am currently borrowing @Yoshi ’s Shihan and I realllly like it.

 

[Dave]

I am currently borrowing @Yoshi ’s Shihan and I realllly like it.

iirc his is extra thin... one day I'll get a good one

 

[blanks]

I am currently borrowing @Yoshi ’s Shihan and I realllly like it.

Shihan A2 rate amongst the top of my favorites. They would easily be my first pick for any day / any service and the last knives I would sell/trade as long as I remain in a professional kitchen.

If anyone opinions differ than mine… I’ll happily relocate yours into a new loving home/kitchen. (Mine)

 

[A.Malcolm.ations]

For today’s service..

A special surprise!!

Shi.han A2 Gyuto
Catcheside Wrought Damascus Gyuto
(Re-Handle by my colleague… the one who made all my dope custom sayas)
Shibata Mini Tank

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That catchy looks GREAT with that handle

 

[rinkhals]

For today’s service..

A special surprise!!

Shi.han A2 Gyuto
Catcheside Wrought Damascus Gyuto
(Re-Handle by my colleague… the one who made all my dope custom sayas)
Shibata Mini Tank

I haven't gotten into westerns yet but Catcheside and Shihan are the two makers that captivate and interest me the most, super cool seeing them side by side! Makes me feel I definitely have a type going

 

[Yoshi]

iirc his is extra thin... one day I'll get a good one

There are a few knives that I would never sell, and then there are knives that my kids know that won't be appearing in my will - they will be six feet under with me. The Shihan A2 is definitely one of them.

When you are ordering your next custom with Shihan, just ask for the SwampDonkey spec. Apparently people are already asking for Swamp spec when they are ordering from Eddworks.

 

[OkayMode]

When you are ordering your next custom with Shihan, just ask for the SwampDonkey spec.

Deadass serious, will he know what I mean if I email and request this? Because I’m on the books for an imminent custom

 

[Yoshi]

Deadass serious, will he know what I mean if I email and request this? Because I’m on the books for an imminent custom

Don't want to doxx @SwampDonkey in the public, you might need to refer to his actual name lol

 

[OkayMode]

Don't want to doxx @SwampDonkey in the public, you might need to refer to his actual name lol

‘Dear Shehan,

I’ll take a Swampy special.

Regards,

Me’

 

[Yoshi]

‘Dear Shehan,

I’ll take a Swampy special.

Regards,

Me’

 

[Dave]

Ok I need details, mine's coming up soon

... in a year.

 

[timebard]

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Yeah that checks out. @eddworks if you needed a sign that the time for a KKF massdrop has arrived, look no further (so I can use my custom slot for something else )