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stereo.pete
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Well, that's one hell of a collection. You've got great taste!
RockyBasel
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Now we wait for what is to come in 2021
Steel by Lundbergs 282mm x 58mm uddeholm 26c3 with desert ironwood handle with buffalo horn ferrule and tin spacers.
HRC 63-64
Flat grind with slight convex edge.
Thickness:
at handle 4mm
middle of blade 2.5mm
1 cm from tip 0.4mm
248 grams
balance point in front of maker's mark.
This has to be one of the best bargains I've picked up in a long time. Steel by Lundbergs is a very reasonably priced Swedish maker and the knife was offered at a discount because it had some hamon like spots on the mono steel blade as well as some roughness to the horn ferrule. I think it adds character. To top it off, the handle is made with desert ironwood which is one of my favorite wood.
Definitely another Swedish maker to keep your eyes on.
HRC 63-64
Flat grind with slight convex edge.
Thickness:
at handle 4mm
middle of blade 2.5mm
1 cm from tip 0.4mm
248 grams
balance point in front of maker's mark.
This has to be one of the best bargains I've picked up in a long time. Steel by Lundbergs is a very reasonably priced Swedish maker and the knife was offered at a discount because it had some hamon like spots on the mono steel blade as well as some roughness to the horn ferrule. I think it adds character. To top it off, the handle is made with desert ironwood which is one of my favorite wood.
Definitely another Swedish maker to keep your eyes on.
RockyBasel
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What a way to start the néw year - it’s an incredibly beautiful knife - and a great deal in pricing on top
The fit, finish, and handle all looks amazing
Would love to hear more
The fit, finish, and handle all looks amazing
Would love to hear more
Kagekiyo 240mm blue 1 damascus wide bevel gyuto with octagonal ebony handle with brass ferrule and endcap
Hrc: 64+
Weight: 267g
Full length: 384mm
Blade length: 230mm
Height at heel: 50mm
Thickness at heel: 3.9mm
Thickness 1cm from tip: 1mm
Bought this gorgeous blade from KTH in Hong Kong. Normally people worry about the ebony handle being slippery when wet but the brass ferrule and endcap add a slight bit of roughness to prevent that. Top notch fit and finish. Great knife and free local shipping for me. What more could I ask for?
Hrc: 64+
Weight: 267g
Full length: 384mm
Blade length: 230mm
Height at heel: 50mm
Thickness at heel: 3.9mm
Thickness 1cm from tip: 1mm
Bought this gorgeous blade from KTH in Hong Kong. Normally people worry about the ebony handle being slippery when wet but the brass ferrule and endcap add a slight bit of roughness to prevent that. Top notch fit and finish. Great knife and free local shipping for me. What more could I ask for?
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o_in_nyc
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really NICE!
The Artificery 213mm x 54 mm woodgrain pattern stainless CPM154/AEB-L Damascus integral gyuto with amboyna burl handle. 200g weight
Made by William Brigham with his own stainless Damascus made from CPM154 and AEB-L. Matched with a spectacularly colorful reddish amboyna burl handle, this is a work of kitchen knife art.
Made by William Brigham with his own stainless Damascus made from CPM154 and AEB-L. Matched with a spectacularly colorful reddish amboyna burl handle, this is a work of kitchen knife art.
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RockyBasel
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I need more Tchan knives to look at
nakiriknaifuwaifu
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We haven't seen anything in the 5 figures range yet.
Marius Smide 240x60mm Black Tiger Damascus integral bolster gyuto with bog oak handle and dyed birch bark spacer.
This knife has a low layer twist damascus and a forged integral bolster. Handle is made out of bog oak from a ship wreck found in Stockholm archipelago.
The steel is heat treated to 62 hrc and has a laser grind, nail flexing edge.
Length Edge: 240mm
Length overall: 370mm
Height at Heel: 60mm
Spine taper: 8mm out from bolster to very thin.
Weight: 313g
Steel: 15N20 and 15LM
Handle: Bog oak and dyed birch bark spacer
Another beautiful Swedish knife joins the collection.
This knife has a low layer twist damascus and a forged integral bolster. Handle is made out of bog oak from a ship wreck found in Stockholm archipelago.
The steel is heat treated to 62 hrc and has a laser grind, nail flexing edge.
Length Edge: 240mm
Length overall: 370mm
Height at Heel: 60mm
Spine taper: 8mm out from bolster to very thin.
Weight: 313g
Steel: 15N20 and 15LM
Handle: Bog oak and dyed birch bark spacer
DrEriksson
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Cool that you snagged this one. I thought it was strange that it did not get sold quicker. Looks so sweet.
RockyBasel
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This is a gorgeous knife from an amazing Swedish maker. I am hoping I can get my grubby little paws on a Marius Smide soon!
Man, these are beautiful knives. Very classy looking. I may have to start over.
This looks very familiar!!
Manaka Hamono 琰ENN 240mm
Blade material: outside Soft iron + carbon steel blue 2 (aogami 2)
core of carbon blue steel 1
Handle is duo-tone rosewood burl with buffalo horn and patterned silver ring.
weight: 259g
Ordered in October 2020 and finally arrives in August 2021. My dealer says Manaka blades don't usually come with handles now except the ones sent to Miura. So I went with one of the premium handles and it looks fantastic. Balance point with my handle is at the 琰 kanji.
Blade material: outside Soft iron + carbon steel blue 2 (aogami 2)
core of carbon blue steel 1
Handle is duo-tone rosewood burl with buffalo horn and patterned silver ring.
weight: 259g
Ordered in October 2020 and finally arrives in August 2021. My dealer says Manaka blades don't usually come with handles now except the ones sent to Miura. So I went with one of the premium handles and it looks fantastic. Balance point with my handle is at the 琰 kanji.
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RockyBasel
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The combination of metal on this one is unique - would love to hear more about this one - in terms of how it is to use
There was a Manaka ENN posted earlier and it is a sweet knife, but when you come across something which looks oddly similar but at a much lower price point, you just have to take a look.
Miyazaki x Zahocho 230mm Tsuchime Kurouchi Aogami #2 Damascus Sanmai ironclad gyuto with mono octagonal oak handle
Core steel: Aogami #2
Total length: 388mm
Blade length: 231mm
Weight: 219g
Spine thickness
Spine thickness at handle: 3.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.4mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.6mm
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Haruki Miyazaki, born in 1985, is a young blacksmith from Goto, Nagasaki. For five years, he apprenticed under Toshio Ooba who is known for his hakata knives (a regional variation of the bunka). After the apprenticeship, he traveled all over Japan to gain more knowledge from other blacksmiths including the famous blacksmith Yukinori Shirataka (†2017) who was considered a living national treasure.
In 2011, Miyazaki finally opened his own workshop. He makes various knives using aogami#2, shirogami#2, aogami super, and ginsan. He is also known for his "Tsubaki knife" or the hakata.
Miyazaki x Zahocho 230mm Tsuchime Kurouchi Aogami #2 Damascus Sanmai ironclad gyuto with mono octagonal oak handle
Core steel: Aogami #2
Total length: 388mm
Blade length: 231mm
Weight: 219g
Spine thickness
Spine thickness at handle: 3.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.4mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.6mm
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Haruki Miyazaki, born in 1985, is a young blacksmith from Goto, Nagasaki. For five years, he apprenticed under Toshio Ooba who is known for his hakata knives (a regional variation of the bunka). After the apprenticeship, he traveled all over Japan to gain more knowledge from other blacksmiths including the famous blacksmith Yukinori Shirataka (†2017) who was considered a living national treasure.
In 2011, Miyazaki finally opened his own workshop. He makes various knives using aogami#2, shirogami#2, aogami super, and ginsan. He is also known for his "Tsubaki knife" or the hakata.
RockyBasel
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So how is it compared to your Manaka?
This is very familiar. I think she was mine at one point. I could be wrong !!
Just received a Majime bought off BST.
Majime Knives 220mm x 53.5mm S-grind AEB-L Gyuto
164 grams; balanced at the heel
Handle length 138 mm
Spine thickness:
2.7 mm above the heel,
2.7 mm in the middle,
2.0 mm at 2 inches from the tip,
0.6 mm at 1 cm from the tip
Produced in July 2020 and released under the name "Nobu", the handle was reduced by the original owner from 150mm to 138mm to achieve better balance. He also thinned it slightly behind the edge for better performance.
I bought this knife because I had always wanted to try out a Majime and this BST offering was a great deal. AEB-L is a great stainless option for humid Hong Kong.
The s-grind appears to be a 60-40 which favors right-handedness. This is the new grind Majime had shown in his IG during July 2020.
Not sure exactly what the handle material is but gold and brown patterned wood with blueish resin dancing on the surface along with the natural wood grain.
Quite a beauty.
Majime Knives 220mm x 53.5mm S-grind AEB-L Gyuto
164 grams; balanced at the heel
Handle length 138 mm
Spine thickness:
2.7 mm above the heel,
2.7 mm in the middle,
2.0 mm at 2 inches from the tip,
0.6 mm at 1 cm from the tip
Produced in July 2020 and released under the name "Nobu", the handle was reduced by the original owner from 150mm to 138mm to achieve better balance. He also thinned it slightly behind the edge for better performance.
I bought this knife because I had always wanted to try out a Majime and this BST offering was a great deal. AEB-L is a great stainless option for humid Hong Kong.
The s-grind appears to be a 60-40 which favors right-handedness. This is the new grind Majime had shown in his IG during July 2020.
Not sure exactly what the handle material is but gold and brown patterned wood with blueish resin dancing on the surface along with the natural wood grain.
Quite a beauty.
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My custom Mathias Ekman has finally arrived. I asked for an AEB-L S-grind with a bog oak handle and a musk ox horn spacer. Mathias produced a work of art.
270x55mm AEB-L stainless S-grind with handle made from bog oak, musk ox horn spacer and a peened brass butt.
Comes with a matching saya made from big oak, masur birch spacer, and a peened brass pin.
Weight: 236g
Balance: between the maker's mark and the heel.
The edge is very thin so I'll have to be careful when using it.
So excited to finally get this beautiful knife from such a talented young Swedish maker. It is well worth the wait of over 1 year. I highly recommend checking out this maker.
Video from Mathias Ekman's IG post of this finished knife.
270x55mm AEB-L stainless S-grind with handle made from bog oak, musk ox horn spacer and a peened brass butt.
Comes with a matching saya made from big oak, masur birch spacer, and a peened brass pin.
Weight: 236g
Balance: between the maker's mark and the heel.
The edge is very thin so I'll have to be careful when using it.
So excited to finally get this beautiful knife from such a talented young Swedish maker. It is well worth the wait of over 1 year. I highly recommend checking out this maker.
Video from Mathias Ekman's IG post of this finished knife.
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Got so lucky with BST and bought a Comet 225 x 56.7mm 52100 righty asymmetrical convex grind. Handle should be Stabilized Black Ash Burl and African Blackwood. Weight is 256g. Balance should be at the head of the Comet. I should be the 6th owner of this great knife. The 4th owner had professionally thinned and refinished it before selling it onwards. It should have been unused thereafter.
I was very lucky to be able to purchase this highly sought after knife. And it turns out Dan also lives in Hong Kong so we just met up the day after the ad and settled. Dan is such a great guy, I'm sure we will meet up later on to talk more about knives and other stuff. Definitely the fastest and smoothest transaction on BST I have had. Lucky me. Thanks Dan.
The knife seems to have been produced in December 2017 and I found links to it on IG.
I was very lucky to be able to purchase this highly sought after knife. And it turns out Dan also lives in Hong Kong so we just met up the day after the ad and settled. Dan is such a great guy, I'm sure we will meet up later on to talk more about knives and other stuff. Definitely the fastest and smoothest transaction on BST I have had. Lucky me. Thanks Dan.
The knife seems to have been produced in December 2017 and I found links to it on IG.
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RockyBasel
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You are lucky to find this rarity!
Fredrik Spare 220x48mm Coreless 1.2419/15n20 Damascus gyuto with octagonal bog oak handle and hammered brass bolster. Comes with a saya of unknown wood.
Weight: 156g
There is a plethora of great Swedish makers and Fredrik Spare is one of the ones I had wanted to try. Great maker who offers great knives at great prices. What a delight to get the chance from BST for this beauty. And to top it off, it is also an affordable coreless damascus not made from Japanese VG10/VG2. Certainly a lot cheaper than a coreless gyuto from Shoichi Hashimoto.
Bought from BST but knife was originally from Modern Cooking.
https://moderncooking.com/fredrik-spare-gyuto-220mm-damascus-1-2419-15n20-bog-oak-with-saya/
Weight: 156g
There is a plethora of great Swedish makers and Fredrik Spare is one of the ones I had wanted to try. Great maker who offers great knives at great prices. What a delight to get the chance from BST for this beauty. And to top it off, it is also an affordable coreless damascus not made from Japanese VG10/VG2. Certainly a lot cheaper than a coreless gyuto from Shoichi Hashimoto.
Bought from BST but knife was originally from Modern Cooking.
https://moderncooking.com/fredrik-spare-gyuto-220mm-damascus-1-2419-15n20-bog-oak-with-saya/
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Isasmedjan 240mm gyuto 26c3 core 15n20/UHB20c damascus clad with full tang integral amboyna handle and matching saya
HRC: 64+
Weight: 323g
Grind: Convex
Spine Heel: 4.65mm
Spine Mid: 2.65mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.7mm
Blade Height: 54.5mm
Balance at maker's mark.
My first full tang integral. Has a lot of heft and should be quite a workhorse. The rugged look cladded with densely packed damascus pattern matches well with the vibrant reddish amboyna handle and saya. Such a beauty.
