Knife findings

Delat · Mar 30, 2023

I suspect most makers are buying the blocks vs doing it on their own. There's a lot of great vendors out there; stabilizing wood takes a decent amount of time and expertise so it's the kind of thing that's good to rely on the experts.

Every once in a while I can't resist buying a cool block of wood but then I have the problem of finding a knife to put it on. I mean, you have the material for a handle, might as well commission a custom knife to use it, right?

xsmx13 · Mar 30, 2023

Delat said:
Every once in a while I can't resist buying a cool block of wood but then I have the problem of finding a knife to put it on. I mean, you have the material for a handle, might as well commission a custom knife to use it, right?

This is the way.

simona · Mar 30, 2023

Choppin said:
interesting… not familiar with the knife style. is this supposed to be used as a deba, or a general use thick knife?

Double-bevel deba knives | Knife Japan

Free worldwide shipping on the full selection of beautiful Japan-made deba knives from Knife Japan. ‘Ryoba’ deba knives feature heavy double-bevel blades, for easy sharpening and familiar handling. They’re ideal for breaking down fish and poultry, as well as fine filleting.

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superworrier · Mar 30, 2023

These look sick. Looks like Nigara? Western integral damascus. Heel height looks a little short for me though and price will probably be very high for me.

dragjp · Mar 30, 2023

Nigara(二唐) indeed, and looks like their ANMON series.

Keith Sinclair · Mar 30, 2023

Used yanagiba's & Deba's a lot at work. If you haven't sharpened SB knives you are missing out on some of the sharpest edges possible.

Usuba's are highly specialized knives. Most of the thinner SB gyuto are not true SB.

I finally found a maker who specializes in Damascus. His main work is SB Yanagiba & Deba. My only Damascus blade is G3 regular gyuto bought because of unique random Damascus patterning.

He also makes true SB 210mm - 240mm gyuto. Better than average Damascus front side & hollow ground backside. Western Ironwood handles with mosaic pins.

Not cheap but reasonable for what these knives are. In 400-600 dollar range. These are quite a bit thinner than Deba & Usuba.

The Cooks Edge sells them.

Keith Sinclair · Mar 30, 2023

Yoshihiro Yauji is the Blacksmith.

esoo · Mar 30, 2023

For the cleaver people @BillHanna

Hatsukokoro VG10 175mm Chinese Cleaver

Steel: Vg10 StainlessHRC: 60Construction: Stainless Cladding Length: 175x76mm 2.30mm Spine at heel *Finish: Machine PolishBlacksmith: Hatsukokoro Handle: Rosewood *Best Average

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M1k3 · Mar 30, 2023

esoo said:
For the cleaver people @BillHanna

Hatsukokoro VG10 175mm Chinese Cleaver

Steel: Vg10 StainlessHRC: 60Construction: Stainless Cladding Length: 175x76mm 2.30mm Spine at heel *Finish: Machine PolishBlacksmith: Hatsukokoro Handle: Rosewood *Best Average

homebutcher.com

Full stainless?

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riverblue · Mar 31, 2023

There's an offshoot of Clement Knives in Scotland called The Skeleton Fund that focuses on sustainability. The handles are recycled plastic from the sea and a chunk of the price goes to charities. They've just done a knife with Silo, a zero waste restaurant in London. Stainless knives from N690 with measurements listed as: 200mm blade | 50mm height | 170g weight. Found here: Skeleton Fund

Asianfb10 · Mar 31, 2023

Macy's got a decent deal on a kramer carbon 2.0 10 inch for $299, just a heads up.

HumbleHomeCook · Mar 31, 2023

230mm stainless gyuto mazur birch/brass

A versatile chef's knife for everyday use. The geometry of the cutting edge supports rocking and push cutting techniques. This knife is made...

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deltaplex · Mar 31, 2023

Asianfb10 said:
Macy's got a decent deal on a kramer carbon 2.0 10 inch for $299, just a heads up.

Aww damn, when did Zwilling ditch the finger notch on these?

esoo · Mar 31, 2023

deltaplex said:
Aww damn, when did Zwilling ditch the finger notch on these?

With the switch to the 2.0 version and the new handle material.

Duukt · Mar 31, 2023

There's a youtube video of Bob Kramer describing the new 2.0 version and it shows the finger notch. Looks like they took it out in the production run.

deltaplex · Mar 31, 2023

I've seen them with the more restrained notch with the thinner heel first run, I've seen them with the much more dramatic notch and the thicc boi heel, and now no notch. Hard to place when all these design tweaks took place.

deltaplex · Mar 31, 2023

Looks like second half of 2021 the notch went away based on this thread:

Kramer Carbon 2.0

I think this is a great direction. Hoping for a Meiji 2.0 .. love my 1.0 but wish it was a bit thinner. While I never had wood problems, I know plenty of people did, so a change in material might be really welcome.

www.kitchenknifeforums.com

tostadas · Mar 31, 2023

Some more Takamura R2 210 stock listed at CKTG.

mockit · Mar 31, 2023

Some serious drops on Modern at the moment. The Milan sold out instantly but there is an absolutely stunning Brook Turner that got posted with it. The Merion Forge k-tip is still somehow there. There are 2-3 from Huber that are still up as well. Someone gotta buy these things so I do not

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xsmx13 · Mar 31, 2023

mockit said:
Some serious drops on Modern at the moment. The Milan sold out instantly but there is an absolutely stunning Brook Turner that got posted with it. The Merion Forge k-tip is still somehow there. There are 2-3 from Huber that are still up as well. Someone gotta buy these things so I do not .

Dammit, totally missed my alarm for this drop.

If someone wants a slightly larger Brooke Turner, there's a really nice 225mm at Crocker Cutlery. You're giving up the wrought iron, but it's a beautiful piece that comes in a little larger at 225mm x 55mm for a bit lower price:

Brook Turner 225mm 52100 gyuto

As always, exceptional work coming from Australian maker Brook Turner. This blade is 225x55mm, with an etched 52100 core steel and cladding with a layer of nickel in between. Nice mid weight feel with a sturdy spine tapering down through a gentle convex grind to the super fine edge, and has a...

crockercutlery.com

mockit · Mar 31, 2023

Yeah, that Turner at Crocker has been tempting me for a while as well. I am a sucker for the stacked and twisted clad patterns though. The finish on the one posted by Modern is super rustic, but I bet it will age like a fine wine. Self-restraint is lacking these days... let me tell yah lol.

jedy617 · Mar 31, 2023

A few awesome newhams available including some hard af magnacuts:

The Knives

Handcrafted High Performance Knives for the Kitchen and Outdoors. Each product is individually handcrafted from high quality materials with a focus on high-performance and unique design.

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Asianfb10 · Mar 31, 2023

jedy617 said:
A few awesome newhams available including some hard af magnacuts:

The Knives

Handcrafted High Performance Knives for the Kitchen and Outdoors. Each product is individually handcrafted from high quality materials with a focus on high-performance and unique design.

newhamknives.com

Damn you, I now may have to pick this up now....

Malcolm Johnson · Mar 31, 2023

Shocked those aren’t all gone yet. Some tempting offers but I just sent funds when I shouldn’t have today…. Ugh…. I forget his pricing isn’t higher and so I was enjoying these pics but not think to actually try for one… especially the honyaki!

Bobo530 · Mar 31, 2023

224mm Magna-cut Gyuto

224mm Gyuto in CPM Magna-cut. This is a new stainless steel that has excellent toughness, hardness and edge retention with exceptional corrosion resistance. This blade is heat treated to 64hrc. The spine and choil are mirror polished and the edge sharpened to 8k. The handle is stabilized...

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HumbleHomeCook · Apr 1, 2023

@JoBone of Sugi Cutlery coming in with a Spring sale.

EricEricEric · Apr 1, 2023