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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
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.Good stuff. Will do exactly that. Presume resting on a flat spot will reveal any warp effects?
Nope. Not enough data points. 'Special' TF's are too rare.Yep, but any way to isolate the touch up work done by @lemeneid or @Forty Ounce on those?
I know where to locate another perfect Denka. Hand picked and finished on naturals.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/
When you know, you knowI know where to locate another perfect Denka. Hand picked and finished on naturals.
But I know for sure the owner isn’t selling it.
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 saltWhen you know, you know
This one per chance. Work of artThat’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
Woah. Nice work
This one per chance. Work of art
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.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.
You got a $120 freebie right there,
sweet knife @demirtasem
Did they change their KU finish? 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.sweet knife @demirtasem
Did they change their KU finish to be more glossy? How the hell do you get kurouchi on stainless anyway?
Can you get a better pic of the choil? That one you posted gives the impression it has more of a lefthanded grind.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
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