Do i need a sakimaru?

[madmotts]

I'd like to engage in a meaningful conversation about the pros and cons of acquiring a sakimaru here (the rather inexpensive 330 KU b2 on KnS). Please consider my points below.

I'm pretty convinced

1. This thing KICKS ASS- fugg'n huge, sword tip and KU
2. It might only be better if there was a skulls, flames, dragons or tigers engraved on it
3. Since I live in area with the largest octopus in the world, i should have the largest knife possible.
4. This will help me connect with Japanese culture
5. This knife will help me make superior sushi/sashimi
6. Chicks dig dudes with big swordish, kitchen knife things
7. Being prepared for zombiepocalypse is smart
8. My current yanagi is short - 300mm. 30mm is huge difference!

Some notable points-

1. I hate tako (octo-rubber), maybe hate's a strong word. I don't love it.
2. i have exactly one single bevel*- a masamoto yanagi 300 that is frequently used-> 2-3 times a month**.
3. I'm knife junkie that's trying to slow my role. Yeah i do sell from time to time, but I like sell 1 to buy 12.
4. I'm a mediocre home cook and my GF isn't the biggest sushi/sashimi fan. Pandemic has killed my group dinners.
5. I'm very inexperienced sharpening a single bevel. I just put that sucker(kiriba) flat on the stone, go super light on the ura.

*I recently picked up an usuba from a generous KKF member on the cheap.
**This might be generous, but if I add in Poke, i'm a solid 3-4 times a month.

 

[Boynutman]

Plus you can open champagne bottles with it.

 

[esoo]

KKF enablement crew says you need it.

 

[tag98]

For practical reasons i would say no however the awesomeness of it over rides and notions of being reasonable

 

[Pie]

Buy ittttt. Because none of us are here not to buy knives. That’s a great deal for who made it.

This seems like a “I have nothing else I need so I’m going to start buying random novelty knives” purchase, which I am 100% in favour of.

Bonus points for the KU.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Is that even a real question? Of course you should have it! You even provided the empirical proof: you have 8 reasons for purchasing it and only 5 against. What more do you need?

 

[GorillaGrunt]

No, but you want one. The most important attribute of these is their swordiness; maybe a double bevel so you use it more? Note though that the sakimaru sujihiki isn’t as general purpose of a knife as a normal suji, it is very good at slicing meat and not good for much else as opposed to a regular suji which I frequently use for all the same I’d use a gyuto.

 

[NotAddictedYet]

 

[J_Wisdom]

You could learn to like octopus more, so I say buy it.

 

[Rangen]

If you do not buy it, and you find yourself trapped in a Crab Key pool with a large octopus, like James Bond was in Dr. No (the book), you will regret it.

 

[shinyunggyun]

If it’s function and performance you are after, you will be much better off with a yanagiba. Just speaking from sushi chef experience.

 

[M1k3]

You asked the question in public so the answer has to be a resounding yes!

 

[Bensbites]

My only useful comment is that flames, dragons or tigers can be added to any blade. I am happy to explain how I laser my makers mark into nail polish covered blades, creating a mask, then electroetch that.

 

[BillHanna]

Something like dis??

 

[Qapla']

Off the forum's topic: If you like sword-like designs and this is more about knife-collecting than sushi, then have you considered buying a short sword?

 

[Pie]

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THIS GUY. It was all I could think of when I saw that knife.

 

[madmotts]

THIS GUY. It was all I could think of when I saw that knife.

So I’m good if I’m that guy…

 

[Pie]

So I’m good if I’m that guy…

So did you buy it yet?? I was picking through the stock photos and the only thing that would give me pause is the choil finishing. At this price point it’s somewhat to be expected?

Of course this won’t be your 8 hours a day 5 days a week work knife, so it might not actually matter

 

[madmotts]

So did you buy it yet??

Oh yeah. Will post picts here when i get it. I might have to buy more than 1/2 lb of hamachi or maguro on it's maiden voyage.

 

[Perverockstar]

If your current knife seems insuficient, go for it.

 

[Justinv]

Oh yeah. Will post picts here when i get it. I might have to buy more than 1/2 lb of hamachi or maguro on it's maiden voyage.

maybe a whole tuna for the second voyage?

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

I use all my knives but I got 2 sakimaru that I’ve never used for a second, so my answer is yes you need it if you want it. You might even need 2 instead of 1.

 

[Jovidah]

99 percent of 'do i need X' questions on this forum could be adequately answered with 'no', but in reality they're really just a quest for justification and enablement...

 

[Boynutman]

I use all my knives but I got 2 sakimaru that I’ve never used for a second, so my answer is yes you need it if you want it. You might even need 2 instead of 1.

One is certainly reasonable .

 

[Rangen]

99 percent of 'do i need X' questions on this forum could be adequately answered with 'no', but in reality they're really just a quest for justification and enablement...

You say that like it's a bad thing.