Kanji translation

[M1k3]

Funny wrong and correct answers only.

 

[Greasylake]

It says "lemongrass knife"

Alternative reading "knife for people who ask too many questions"

Actually answer: 天秀作 tenshu, just a grocery store brand

 

[jedy617]

Mazaki

 

[dragjp]

Actually answer: 天秀作 tenshu, just a grocery store brand

yeah, usually a nakiri/santoku is less than 20 bucks

 

[M1k3]

yeah, usually a nakiri/santoku is less than 20 bucks

That's seems quite pricey for rusty stainless with a rough piece of kindling handle.

 

[esoo]

Kato handmade

 

[spaceconvoy]

the kanji says "stainless steel made in japan"

 

[M1k3]

the kanji says "stainless steel made in japan"

And the English writing says....

 

[spaceconvoy]

And the English writing says....

That's just the translation. They've helpfully provided it alongside the kanji unlike most of the common garbage brands you see around here. Clearly this is a superior product

 

[M1k3]

Clearly this is a superior product

Tell me you haven't held this handle, without telling me you haven't held this handle.

 

[M1k3]

Curious about this one.

 

[bsfsu]

Funny wrong and correct answers only.View attachment 234278

Chinese made carbon steel

 

[M1k3]

Chinese made carbon steel

You are a year and 1 day late, my New Zealand knife selling friend.

 

[bsfsu]

You are a year and 1 day late, my New Zealand knife selling friend.

We're a bit behind the times in upside down land

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

Curious about this one.View attachment 311801

“Dishwasher safe”

 

[M1k3]

“Dishwasher safe”

"Chef! The Internet said your knife is dishwasher safe!" - Me when I see my Chef again

 

[simona]

Curious about this one.View attachment 311801

No idea what the kanji says, but the brand is Kikuichi;
https://kikuichi.net/

"The Chrysanthemum symbol is still recognized in Japan for its connection to the royal family and you will still find it on all Kikuichi Cutlery. The continued use of this symbol both preserves our family history and assures every customer that Kikuichi Cutlery upholds the highest standards of quality."

https://kikuichi.net/products/nwd-nickel-warikomi-damascus-45-layers-rose-wood-gyuto

 

[M1k3]

No idea what the kanji says, but the brand is Kikuichi;
https://kikuichi.net/

"The Chrysanthemum symbol is still recognized in Japan for its connection to the royal family and you will still find it on all Kikuichi Cutlery. The continued use of this symbol both preserves our family history and assures every customer that Kikuichi Cutlery upholds the highest standards of quality."

https://kikuichi.net/products/nwd-nickel-warikomi-damascus-45-layers-rose-wood-gyuto

Thanks for that. I thought that Chrysanthemum symbol looked familiar.

 

[MarkoPende]

Can someone please translate this for me.

 

[M1k3]

Funny wrong and correct answers only.

Can someone please translate this for me.

Mazaki.

 

[MarkoPende]

Mazaki.

Hi. Thank you very much. Today I received a answer from Cleancut where the knife was originally bought. The told me it was produced by Yoshikane for them and it is written Kashima Sanjo. Now I don't know is it just the name of the line or can the kanji be read in a different way or is Mazaki a blade smith working at Yoshikane?

 

[NotAddictedYet]

Hi. Thank you very much. Today I received a answer from Cleancut where the knife was originally bought. The told me it was produced by Yoshikane for them and it is written Kashima Sanjo. Now I don't know is it just the name of the line or can the kanji be read in a different way or is Mazaki a blade smith working at Yoshikane?

Think Mike was joking about it being made by Mazaki, it's a running consipiracy theory here at KKF that all knives comes from Mazaki's workshop. (Personally I think it's actually Shihan posing as Mazaki in his Japanese shop).

Whatever info you got from Cleancut is probably accurate.

Coincidentally Mazaki did apprentice at Yoshikane.

 

[MarkoPende]

Think Mike was joking about it being made by Mazaki, it's a running consipiracy theory here at KKF that all knives comes from Mazaki's workshop. (Personally I think it's actually Shihan posing as Mazaki in his Japanese shop).

Whatever info you got from Cleancut is probably accurate.

Coincidentally Mazaki did apprentice at Yoshikane.

Ahhh ok I am completely new to the entire Japanese knife topic

 

[M1k3]

Hi. Thank you very much. Today I received a answer from Cleancut where the knife was originally bought. The told me it was produced by Yoshikane for them and it is written Kashima Sanjo. Now I don't know is it just the name of the line or can the kanji be read in a different way or is Mazaki a blade smith working at Yoshikane?

Just a running joke.

Kashima is Cleancut's house brand. The Sanjo refers to the area Yoshikane is from.

Coincidentally, so is Mazaki. And Toyama Watanabe

 

[M1k3]

Think Mike was joking about it being made by Mazaki, it's a running consipiracy theory here at KKF that all knives comes from Mazaki's workshop. (Personally I think it's actually Shihan posing as Mazaki in his Japanese shop).

Whatever info you got from Cleancut is probably accurate.

Coincidentally Mazaki did apprentice at Yoshikane.

Ahh yes, the infamous Shihan from New Mexico Prefecture.

 

[Johnsmyname]

Can anyone wrap their head around this one?