Fu Rin Ka Zan

[Southpaw]

I don’t hear a lot from f talk abut it the jck line on these forums. Was wondering what people thought of them.

also don’t they kinda resemble another knife brand. Can’t put my finger on it. They look a lot like Sukenari maybe?

 

[M1k3]

Some are Sukenari made. A few are TF also. Depends on which one, but, the majority seem to be Sukenari.

 

[Southpaw]

Some are Sukenari made. A few are TF also. Depends on which one, but, the majority seem to be Sukenari.

Wow I’m literally proud of myself...

anyone have any experience? They always seem sold out

 

[labor of love]

Those house brands look like they have good value. I guess. Usually I just grab a Mazaki if I’m in the mood for a bargain. Aframes has some pretty inexpensive house brand knives too.

 

[Southpaw]

Mazaki steer well for you as a fellow lefty?

 

[labor of love]

I just tell Craig @carbon to hook a lefty up. Works every time.

 

[nexus1935]

Has anyone used both Fu Rin Ka Zan alongside a Sukenari? Worth the price difference?

 

[Ruso]

The few FRKZ I used, they were good to go knives.

 

[GorillaGrunt]

I had the 210 k tip gyuto in three high alloy steels, two Sukenari branded and one FRKZ. Don’t remember there being any difference in the blades vis-a-vis grind, finish, etc.

 

[ExistentialHero]

Haven't tried the Sukenari, but I have an AS KU FRKZ santoku and it really punches above its weight (not to mention being an awesome Scrabble play).

 

[captaincaed]

I have the same model 270 gyuto in each brand (FRKZ and Sukenari). The FRKZ is thinner, but n=1 so don't take it as gospel. Otherwise they are of the same high quality, and I don't detect much assymetry, but I'm a righty.
In fond of both. Clean grind and profile, professional job.

 

[adam92]

I used to own FRKZ lefty yanagiba 300mm blur two, easier to sharp than mine blue one shiraki yanagiba.

When i brought it few years ago at very good price, but this year, same knife about 70% increase the price...