Ken Kageura?

[Rodin326]

Are there any eagle eyed members in here that can verify that the attached is a KK? I don’t see any kanji or other means of identification, so hopefully someone is familiar with the look or style.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Moooza]

Definitely looks like his finish, profile, etc. Any more details?

 

[Corradobrit1]

Gets my vote. Something unsettling about his profiles.

 

[mengwong]

Just in time for Alien: Romulus

 

[Rodin326]

Definitely looks like his finish, profile, etc. Any more details?

Unfortunately no. It was offered to me in a trade so I was just hoping to make sure.

 

[aporigine]

Just in time for Alien: Romulus

I would select stainless for acidic product.

 

[enrico]

I see similar pictures of some here

Post in thread 'Ken Kageura 180mm Santoku or 210mm/240 Gyuto'
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/...-santoku-or-210mm-240-gyuto.60095/post-962398

 

[enrico]

maybe @drsmp can help?

or if you really want to authenticate, reach out to knifewear as they worked with his work quite a bit.

 

[Moooza]

The trouble is, even though it's very likely to be a Ken Kaguera, without kanji the resale, etc. is reduced. The low height doesn't help either. And he uses recycled steel, so you may never know what steel was used (which interests some people). If you are getting a good deal, awesome, but something to keep in mind.

Chefknivesenthusiast is someone else to check with.

 

[drsmp]

The kanji on mine is very shallow but definitely there, mine also has a “stainless” tang. The profile is very different but mine was made for Masakage . Here’s a link to the original look

 

[drsmp]

My Kujira was thinned and polished. Here’s how it looks with patina. The scrap Damascus does take on a very nice patina that accentuates the pattern. No acid etching just patina - which has been cool as the look is constantly evolving. The bright blues were after polishing and a pork tenderloin. The second set was after a couple dozen meal preps.

 

[Rodin326]

My Kujira was thinned and polished. Here’s how it looks with patina. The scrap Damascus does take on a very nice patina that accentuates the pattern. No acid etching just patina - which has been cool as the look is constantly evolving. The bright blues were after polishing and a pork tenderloin. The second set was after a couple dozen meal preps.View attachment 341396View attachment 341397View attachment 341398View attachment 341399

That is pretty sweet patina wise. Looks awesome.

 

[Rodin326]

I did end up trading for this one. It is a B2 suji. I appreciate everyone’s input on it.

 

[SWF]

The trouble is, even though it's very likely to be a Ken Kaguera, without kanji the resale, etc. is reduced. The low height doesn't help either. And he uses recycled steel, so you may never know what steel was used (which interests some people). If you are getting a good deal, awesome, but something to keep in mind.

Chefknivesenthusiast is someone else to check with.

He is using recycled temple nails (vintage handmade nails) and steel from old swords (not tamahagane).

Fit and finish is quite "raw", but they are crazy sharp and a piece of japanese knife history. Got to say that he's about 85 if I'm right, nice that he's still working.