Hi all, been a very long time lurker here (joined back in 2012...). Recently decided to dip my toe into the handmade J-knife pool and surprised myself positively by ordering an early BD present for myself, "a light nashiji kurouchi finish" 270mm Gyuto by Toshihiro Wakui (from Cleancut). Should be here on Thursday, can't wait! 
And yes, hence this post here, who knows what will come out of this all but I might have a question or two (or more) as I start taking that Wakui through its paces. It is complete overkill for an avid home cook like myself but what can I say, I like big knives and I cannot lie...
What else... looking to get more Wakui to replace the stuff I already have in use starting with a Petty, Nakiri, Santoku, and maybe a 240mm Gyuto too (really digging his style).
Also, I need to add some more stones to the collection. Currently rocking Suehiro (Cerax 320 & 1010, and a Rika 5000) but am interested in Morihei stones for some added splash-and-go goodness (plus other bits and bobs like the 140 & 400 Atoma diamond plates for keeping things level, etc.). Not in a hurry though as that stuff adds up fast and my disposable income is limited... but the will is there as I do like nice things such as well-made tools that improve my QoL. So I know I will acquire that stuff as time goes by.
Anyway, hopefully, I get to post some comments and maybe a review of sorts of that Wakui once it has arrived. Stay safe and stay sharp.
And yes, hence this post here, who knows what will come out of this all but I might have a question or two (or more) as I start taking that Wakui through its paces. It is complete overkill for an avid home cook like myself but what can I say, I like big knives and I cannot lie...
What else... looking to get more Wakui to replace the stuff I already have in use starting with a Petty, Nakiri, Santoku, and maybe a 240mm Gyuto too (really digging his style).
Also, I need to add some more stones to the collection. Currently rocking Suehiro (Cerax 320 & 1010, and a Rika 5000) but am interested in Morihei stones for some added splash-and-go goodness (plus other bits and bobs like the 140 & 400 Atoma diamond plates for keeping things level, etc.). Not in a hurry though as that stuff adds up fast and my disposable income is limited... but the will is there as I do like nice things such as well-made tools that improve my QoL. So I know I will acquire that stuff as time goes by.
Anyway, hopefully, I get to post some comments and maybe a review of sorts of that Wakui once it has arrived. Stay safe and stay sharp.
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