Knife findings

[labor of love]

What’s a suiboku finish? I can never tell what a finish looks like from pictures...

I’m sure @valgard can tell us more about the finish whenever he grabs one. Maybe he already knows a little about it.

 

[captaincaed]

Bunch of Gesshin Ittetsu honyaki up on JKI, including some ironwood handled Westerns.

https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/collections/gesshin-ittetsu

whoa

 

[Chicagohawkie]

Yoshikazu Tanaka has been churning out lots of knives lately huh

NS! Like 25 Xs his production from 5 years ago.

 

[jimmy_d]

That madman finally did it. New Takada no Hamono stuff up at carbon
https://carbonknifeco.com/collections/takada-no-hamono

Seems like a decent price for Tanaka. Anyone know anything about these? They definitely look interesting.

 

[lemeneid]

That madman finally did it. New Takada no Hamono stuff up at carbon
https://carbonknifeco.com/collections/takada-no-hamono

Anyone knows who forged takada’s knives? I had an interesting conversation about this about who it might be.

 

[labor of love]

Anyone knows who forged takada’s knives? I had an interesting conversation about this about who it might be.

Tanaka. Check out the link

Edit: The San mai wh2 ones anyway. Those are the ones that look like fun to me.

 

[lemeneid]

Tanaka. Check out the link

Sorry, needed to clarify, was referring to the honyakis.

 

[labor of love]

Sorry, needed to clarify, was referring to the honyakis.

Yeah, I had to clarify my comment as well!

 

[Corradobrit1]

Yoshikazu Tanaka, although the smith isn't mentioned for the Mizu Honyaki, although I assume its the same guy. That said they look awfully similar to the Shiraki W#2's on Hitohira

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

https://hitohira-japan.com/products/daa-151-fa240?_pos=2&_sid=87448fc7d&_ss=r
Hitohira Tanaka B1 240 is now available. So attempting. Anyone knows how it compares to the Tsubaya Tanaka B1?

 

[Dendrobatez]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/174058680912

Asked the guy about the knife and he doesn't seem to know much, would assume its Aeb-l as there is no patina. I hardly ever buy stainless or I'd make an offer.

 

[CiderBear]

Looks like this Tsukasa Hinoura nakiria will be available during KW's Garage Sale in November. I don't even like dasmacus, but bah gawd they pretty

https://knifewear.com/products/tsukasa-hinoura-vs2-colour-damascus-nakiri-165mm

Who is our resident nakiri collector now? @Xenif?

 

[Xenif]

Looks like this Tsukasa Hinoura nakiria will be available during KW's Garage Sale in November. I don't even like dasmacus, but bah gawd they pretty

https://knifewear.com/products/tsukasa-hinoura-vs2-colour-damascus-nakiri-165mm

Who is our resident nakiri collector now? @Xenif?

Certainly a unique knife with a price to match! Too rich for a mere peasant like myself ....

 

[labor of love]

There is a takeda 240mm w Saya on eBay right now at about $200. Price will most def rise but still might end up being a deal.

 

[Corradobrit1]

There is a takeda 240mm w Saya on eBay right now at about $200. Price will most def rise but still might end up being a deal.

It will now

 

[labor of love]

That takeda sold for $285. Someone got a nice deal!

 

[Koakuma]

CKC has Jiro 150mm wa petty.

 

[jaeysehn]

there are a few Kitaeji shigs up on knife wear. not sure if glitch or not but I think buyable right now.

 

[IsoJ]

Catcheside with bigger blade

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fLaUFj3x_/?igshid=qnw5dd84em3p

 

[Barry's Knives]

there are a few Kitaeji shigs up on knife wear. not sure if glitch or not but I think buyable right now.

Yeah they're for their garage sale

 

[ian]

https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/products/gesshin-ginga-6-chinese-cleaver-white-2

Ginga cleavers! And not too expensive!

 

[CiderBear]

https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/products/gesshin-ginga-6-chinese-cleaver-white-2

Ginga cleavers! And not too expensive!

Omg the wa version is in stock!

 

[labor of love]

Omg the wa version is in stock!

OMG! Seriously very tempted here!

 

[CiderBear]

FYI if you missed out on the last CKC KU Mazaki batch, Yoshihiro just added some to their stock stealthily

https://www.echefknife.com/product/yoshihiro-nashiji-high-carbon-gyuto/

 

[jimmy_d]

FYI if you missed out on the last CKC KU Mazaki batch, Yoshihiro just added some to their stock stealthily

https://www.echefknife.com/product/yoshihiro-nashiji-high-carbon-gyuto/

Is there any difference between the 'Yoshihiro' Mazakis and Mazakis from other vendors?

 

[CiderBear]

Is there any difference between the 'Yoshihiro' Mazakis and Mazakis from other vendors?

I think it's just the handles. Yoshihiro seems to have D-shaped keyaki, CKC (and Cleancut I believe) octo keyaki, and Knifewear octo cherry.

 

[CiderBear]

Toyama 240mm stainless clad gyuto back in stock

 

[CiderBear]

Oops, sorry for the double post. Hope everyone is having a bearable Monday

 

[Geigs]

A-frames has a workhorse Tadatuna, never seen anything except lasers in INOX: https://www.aframestokyo.com/ikkanshi-tadatsuna-gyuto-thick-blade-270mm-inox-blade-chef-kn270.html

anyone have experience with thick knives from him?

 

[labor of love]

A-frames has a workhorse Tadatuna, never seen anything except lasers in INOX: https://www.aframestokyo.com/ikkanshi-tadatsuna-gyuto-thick-blade-270mm-inox-blade-chef-kn270.html

anyone have experience with thick knives from him?

One place carries a thicker ginga.