first knife: Fujiwara Denka?

[RockyBasel]

Of course, duh, that’s what everyone talks about - I may ask for a favor and send the pics your way for a second opinion - if you can indulge me

 

[Corradobrit1]

Good stuff. Will do exactly that. Presume resting on a flat spot will reveal any warp effects?

Edge down. The way you describe which I assume you are thinking side down, can be informative too. Will tell you about warpage and unwanted curvature.

 

[josemartinlopez]

So what's the price premium on TF Denkas with "USPs" like red handles?

How much are slightly used TF Denkas going for these days?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Here's a couple of good points of reference
240 red handle. (Current retail direct $840)
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/tftftftftftftftf-240-denka-gyuto.47189/#post-701882
270 red handle ($998)
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/tf-denka-270mm-western-gyuto.47981/

 

[josemartinlopez]

Yep, but any way to isolate the touch up work done by @lemeneid or @Forty Ounce on those?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Yep, but any way to isolate the touch up work done by @lemeneid or @Forty Ounce on those?

Nope. Not enough data points. 'Special' TF's are too rare.

 

[lemeneid]

Here's a couple of good points of reference
240 red handle. (Current retail direct $840)
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/tftftftftftftftf-240-denka-gyuto.47189/#post-701882
270 red handle ($998)
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/tf-denka-270mm-western-gyuto.47981/

I know where to locate another perfect Denka. Hand picked and finished on naturals.

But I know for sure the owner isn’t selling it.

 

[Corradobrit1]

I know where to locate another perfect Denka. Hand picked and finished on naturals.

But I know for sure the owner isn’t selling it.

When you know, you know

 

[josemartinlopez]

The luckiest guys in Singapore.

 

[lemeneid]

When you know, you know

That’s the only one I might consider buying over, in addition to mine. Would take other claims of “perfect Denka” with a huge kidney-failure inducing pinch of salt

 

[Corradobrit1]

That’s the only one I might consider buying over, in addition to mine. Would take other claims of “perfect Denka” with a huge kidney-failure inducing pinch of salt

This one per chance. Work of art

 

[josemartinlopez]

Not a fan of the KU finish and hammering rubbed off though.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Beauty in the eye of the beholder. Has an abstract vibe.

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

I did not realize the denka KU finish was glossy not matte. Cool knife nonetheless.

 

[lemeneid]

This one per chance. Work of art

That’s Wa handle. And not perfect imo.

The one I know is red and western handle.

 

[josemartinlopez]

"Perfect" means the blade road is even, the finishing is a notch higher than the typical Denka you see, and naturals were involved? Plus Western and red handle?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Woah. Nice work

 

[lemeneid]

Woah. Nice work

I know the guy who owns those knives. Beautiful handles.

 

[demirtasem]

This one per chance. Work of art

Definitely looks gorgeous. Any idea on handle? Oak?

 

[demirtasem]

There we go. I’ve received the photos of my Wa 210mm Denka and probably it’s gonna be shipped this week. At the very last moment I added a Nashiji petty too. That’s why shipping postponed. So on the timeline it took around one month. Gaku was gentle and tried to explain honestly. But what I understand, probably after the sharpeners changed they don’t do the comparison (like Knife A - Knife B with photos) anymore like on this thread. I tried to push Gaku for that but he kindly said this is the best pick and thank me for my understanding. I don’t think I asked extraordinary knife (basically 210mm, 55mm height, thin behind the edge, flattish profile) but I don’t know maybe I’m rookie in these negotiations. I’m curious other recent buyers experiences on that though. Also they accidentally put ebony handle and didn’t charge me extra.

I couldn’t see any overgrinds or anything but maybe you will. (Honestly, I wouldn’t notice it though)

So this is the knife:
214mm length, 55mm height, 178g weight
Eased/rounded/polished spine and choil
Ebony handle with saya

So one thing I need to learn is how to properly paint a wooden saya. And probably read extra carefully @ModRQC 's thread.

 

[EShin]

There we go. I’ve received the photos of my Wa 210mm Denka and probably it’s gonna be shipped this week. At the very last moment I added a Nashiji petty too. That’s why shipping postponed. So on the timeline it took around one month. Gaku was gentle and tried to explain honestly. But what I understand, probably after the sharpeners changed they don’t do the comparison (like Knife A - Knife B with photos) anymore like on this thread. I tried to push Gaku for that but he kindly said this is the best pick and thank me for my understanding. I don’t think I asked extraordinary knife (basically 210mm, 55mm height, thin behind the edge, flattish profile) but I don’t know maybe I’m rookie in these negotiations. I’m curious other recent buyers experiences on that though. Also they accidentally put ebony handle and didn’t charge me extra.

I couldn’t see any overgrinds or anything but maybe you will. (Honestly, I wouldn’t notice it though)

So this is the knife:
214mm length, 55mm height, 178g weight
Eased/rounded/polished spine and choil
Ebony handle with saya

So one thing I need to learn is how to properly paint a wooden saya. And probably read extra carefully @ModRQC 's thread.

Congrats on a wonderful knife! As for your wishes: 55mm height might seem normal for some people here, but note that it is extraordinary for a 210mm knife - even if it was a 240mm, 55mm is taller than the average Gyuto. So this wish alone might have narrowed down the options to exactly one model, which is really nice though. As others have mentioned before, if your main interest is in using the Denka rather than collecting it, there’s no need to be worried anyway.

 

[Corradobrit1]

You got a $120 freebie right there,

 

[demirtasem]

Congrats on a wonderful knife! As for your wishes: 55mm height might seem normal for some people here, but note that it is extraordinary for a 210mm knife - even if it was a 240mm, 55mm is taller than the average Gyuto. So this wish alone might have narrowed down the options to exactly one model, which is really nice though. As others have mentioned before, if your main interest is in using the Denka rather than collecting it, there’s no need to be worried anyway.

Yes maybe this was the case, thanks I didn't think that.

You got a $120 freebie right there,

Honestly I'm so happy with that!

 

[nakiriknaifuwaifu]

sweet knife @demirtasem

Did they change their KU finish to be more glossy? How the hell do you get kurouchi on stainless anyway?

 

[demirtasem]

sweet knife @demirtasem

Did they change their KU finish? How the hell do you get kurouchi on stainless anyway?

Well, as far as I know KU finish can be on stainless as well. But I'm sure others will answer this question better.

 

[Corradobrit1]

sweet knife @demirtasem

Did they change their KU finish to be more glossy? How the hell do you get kurouchi on stainless anyway?

Its oiled which accentuates the satin finish of the Ku. And thats the TF magic.

 

[RockyBasel]

Mine just arrived today - like @demirtasem, heel Height is similar but I got a 240 mm

Here are the dimensions:
56mm heel height
246 mm heel to tip
209 gm

I am waiting for @Corradobrit1’s expert perspectives on the grind factors, if any

But this is my first Denka, I have to thank all who advised me in getting to this point

Here are the pics - I am still bad at choil shots, but I try

 

[RockyBasel]

Also, this is my second lacquer handle knife - let’s see how it performs on carrots - @JML, for your reading pleasure

 

[MarcelNL]

Congratulations, that looks seriously good!
Also, I'm very interested to hear the 'soul factor' AKA when comparing this one's soul to the Shig as far as that is possible

 

[Corradobrit1]

Mine just arrived today - like @demirtasem, heel Height is similar but I got a 240 mm

Here are the dimensions:
56mm heel height
246 mm heel to tip
209 gm

I am waiting for @Corradobrit1’s expert perspectives on the grind factors, if any

But this is my first Denka, I have to thank all who advised me in getting to this point

Here are the pics - I am still bad at choil shots, but I try

Can you get a better pic of the choil? That one you posted gives the impression it has more of a lefthanded grind.