Agree, the cladding is super reactive but not a big fan of it. I need to baby it otherwise it develops rusts super quick.
From a cutting performance and F&F POV this thing is one the best values out there.
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From a cutting performance and F&F POV this thing is one the best values out there.
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I never got to try one of the thicker FM/MM/Fujiyamas, but compared to the thin Fujiyama I briefly owned it easily matched that knife in f+f and cutting performance, and actually I preferred the more middleweight grind and lower profile of the Tetsujin.
I’m genuinely surprised it’s not the first thing people who want a Kono go for as an alternative that ticks all the boxes, and is available, and is much cheaper than a Kono from BST.
Tetsujin is in between the thick FM (baby kaiju) and regular FM spinewise, but probably closer to regular FM. Difference between thick FM and regular FM is not subtle at all.
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But it doesn't have the kono rectangle stamp, which is more important than anything else
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It is a nice stamp…
I was getting rust spots appear out of nowhere on my Tetsujin kasumi gyuto but I think the finish is part of the problem on these. I sanded off the kasumi finish and no more problems.
Lots of Tetsujin available at ProTooling by the way.
I'm thinking on grabbing another one to be honest. it's a great knife.
Yoshi
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the kono version of tetsujin it does have the kono kanji right?
It has a kono stamp it seems but the main kanji is the Tetsujin one.
Price dropped on Milan on Strata. Started at $2400, dropped to $2250.
Surprised by the drop. Expensive yes but I think fair for all the work that goes into something like this. Could be a one and done chef knife.
it's crazy but on occasion I look at something and think "wow that's so expensive" and "ok but that's incredibly fair" at the same time I think that particular Milan qualifies.
I have wanted one of Milan's knives for a long time and if the time were right I could see shelling out that kinda cash but it really would have to be my perfect Milan, not someone else's.
Given the choice between a Kato WH or yo shig and that Milan nogent I know which I’m choosing lol. I see the value in this blade
But yeah, it’s expensive and unique blade. Surprised by the price drop and dubious that it’ll last the week.
But yeah, it’s expensive and unique blade. Surprised by the price drop and dubious that it’ll last the week.
Those pictures are not selling it at all.
Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Bunka Taihei Makassar Ebony Handle
Sharpener: Kyuzo Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a...
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Anyone looking for a Tanaka x Kyuzo Bunka, here is one currently available. Will probably go quick. I have been using one professionally 5 days a week for over a year now and it holds it own for most tasks with grace.
I really want to buy it especially after the price drop but I’m about the head to Thailand for a month so I’m trying to be reasonable with spending.
AKA- someone else buy it before I screw up my travel budget!
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Oddly enough what I say in my head is “those are Kato prices” I’d rather take a Kato
The beauty of the market! Options for all!
Never been a better time to be a knife buyer
Man that price is steep on the milan. *not saying it’s not justified. Just a lot in one go.
Milan Gravier - Nogent - Damascus x Full Stone Polish - 135Cr3 Carbon - 240mm Gyuto - Detachable Bog Oak Western Handle - Matching Bog Oak Saya
An extremely unique masterpiece from the famed French custom knife maker, Milan Gravier. We have been following Milan's work for some time and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him. We are both fans of the old French Nogent style, a more understated, svelte design than the...strataportland.com
Love the handle concept. The ultimate Nogent knife.
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I for one would love to go back in time to 2010 and buy all the shigs I could get my hands on.
Toyama Noborikoi Kurouchi Nakiri 210mm
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300g sounds fun, love my Migaki version, tho the grind seems more Wat pro territory for this one
like!Toyama Noborikoi Kurouchi Nakiri 210mm
Selected Japanese natural sharpening stones Toishi, Handmade by Best Blade smiths Japanese Knives, Razors and Tools
300g sounds fun, love my Migaki version, tho the grind seems more Wat pro territory for this one
should be super forward balanced, by SS-clad 210 already felt like that... (nothing wrong with that, push cutting machine!)
210x65 and 300g - I couldn’t resist…Toyama Noborikoi Kurouchi Nakiri 210mm
Selected Japanese natural sharpening stones Toishi, Handmade by Best Blade smiths Japanese Knives, Razors and Tools
300g sounds fun, love my Migaki version, tho the grind seems more Wat pro territory for this one
This is also SS clad, but the KU Toyamas seem to have a different grind like the gyutos
ah yes, I meant the migaki version... I guess the KU Toyamas have a thicker grind with a convex wide bevel
DoYoon Kim
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Definitely was hoping someone could confirm this via pics. was trying to find out what the difference between the ironclad Toyama vs SS clad were.
Toyama Noborikoi Kurouchi Nakiri 210mm
Selected Japanese natural sharpening stones Toishi, Handmade by Best Blade smiths Japanese Knives, Razors and Tools
300g sounds fun, love my Migaki version, tho the grind seems more Wat pro territory for this one
For that kind of weight, I'd want the handle against the blade (no neck). I find with that kind of weight and pinch grip, I want my hand on the handle, not on the neck.
