Can anyone vaguely knowledgeable advise whether semi integral Honyaki is remotely possible?
I imagine not but Joel’s semi integrals are so nice.
How about full integral?
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Can anyone vaguely knowledgeable advise whether semi integral Honyaki is remotely possible?
I imagine not but Joel’s semi integrals are so nice.
I also managed to snag a spot and this question very quickly popped into my head as well. Thanks for bringing it up and to all those that provided info.Can anyone vaguely knowledgeable advise whether semi integral Honyaki is remotely possible?
I imagine not but Joel’s semi integrals are so nice.
Jonas of Isasmedjan made me one a while back. Super cool! His semi-integrals are second to none imo.Can anyone vaguely knowledgeable advise whether semi integral Honyaki is remotely possible?
I imagine not but Joel’s semi integrals are so nice.
BangersNew Xerxes are up and open for sale tomorrow - All available knives
I’ve been eyeing the shindo 210 gyuto on TokushuSaint Shindo has bestowed his blessing upon SKS again. Upgraded handles and a ~sale~ for the best little nakiri I've ever had.
https://sharpknifeshop.com/products/kyouhei-shindou-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm
Oooh do I. Mine is 220x52 and 153 g but I rehandled it with a smaller teak handle, didn't have a scale when I got it so idk the original weight.I’ve been eyeing the shindo 210 gyuto on Tokushu
Do you have any experience with it?
That’s a pretty glowing endorsementOooh do I. Mine is 220x52 and 153 g but I rehandled it with a smaller teak handle, didn't have a scale when I got it so idk the original weight.
It's a really fun knife. Good sweet spot towards back that feels flatter than the pics make it look. It's a neat profile that I enjoy, 4.2 mm at the pinch but quite aggressive distal taper to an absurdly thin tip, check the last pic. Very much in the vein of his other knives: Signature hammer indent for your thumb on the pinch, super thin BTE, great aogami #2 that feels nice on the stones and takes a delightfully toothy edge on a BBW or a coticule. Nice edge retention and no chipping on any of mine but I'm not heavy handed. It's the smallest gyuto I keep in regular use but is a permanent fixture on the rack. Not very reactive cladding, until my fiance took it to a pineapple when I was out of town, even then just some cool coloring. Cuts better than a Yoshikane.
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I'm in the same boat, Munetoshi and Shindo are such a good 1-2 punch for bang/buck.That’s a pretty glowing endorsement
I’ve been interested in smaller less hyped makers, looking for the sweet spot between price and performance
My Munetoshi and Mikami are among my favorites, both significantly <$300
SimilarLy for my Wakui
I'm getting tomorrow my first shindo (bunka), pretty excitedI'm in the same boat, Munetoshi and Shindo are such a good 1-2 punch for bang/buck.
Only cons are it will likely need a little choil rounding and have Tokushu check it is straight. My nakiri was fine but gyuto took 30 seconds of sandpaper on the choil. Still significantly less work than my Toyama choil.
Carbon more silent drop....
https://carbonknifeco.com/collectio...-10-damascus-gyuto-210mm-ebony-handle-limited
Yeah, I only have personal experience with VG-10 from relatively "cheap" knives. And Nakagawa Ginsan has been pretty great from what I've used. So I'm a bit curious about the steel in the hands of a more respected blacksmith rather than the big factories that usually work with the stuff.I personally really dislike VG-10 but Nakagawa is known for his ginsan so I'm sure as far as VG-10 goes it should be fine
I expect the Takada grind is great as always. It's interesting seeing Nakagawa branch out into VG-10. I've seen a few other knives by him out there in that steel now -- I know VG-10 doesn't have the greatest reputation around these parts, but has anyone tried his out?
I personally really dislike VG-10 but Nakagawa is known for his ginsan so I'm sure as far as VG-10 goes it should be fine
I am also a huge munetoshi and Mikami fan and this fits right in with those rustic vibes. Shindos are similar to older generation takedas imho. Thicker spine, slight S grind, super thin behind the edge, cool KU. Really can’t go wrong at that price. I’ve owned all aogami shindos I think and the gyuto and funayuki are my favorite. Now if he would only make a 240 aogami…That’s a pretty glowing endorsement
I’ve been interested in smaller less hyped makers, looking for the sweet spot between price and performance
My Munetoshi and Mikami are among my favorites, both significantly <$300
SimilarLy for my Wakui
Gonna have to pick one up! Too many on the wish listI am also a huge munetoshi and Mikami fan and this fits right in with those rustic vibes. Shindos are similar to older generation takedas imho. Thicker spine, slight S grind, super thin behind the edge, cool KU. Really can’t go wrong at that price. I’ve owned all aogami shindos I think and the gyuto and funayuki are my favorite. Now if he would only make a 240 aogami…
You are not going to be disappointed with it, it's insane how you can get a s grind at this price pointJust ordered my first Kyohei Shindo, the 210 gyuto with no handle from Tokushu. Asked for one with some extra height if available. Looking forward to it!
darnFYI Bernal seems to be having a flash sale right now. FLASH20 gives 20% off
(not sure what it's valid on, but it works on morihei)
There’s that dragon and tiger engraved gyuto for $1000Just wanted to mention Watanabe has a few iron clad offerings available including a 240 suji. Price seems to be on par with stainless clad variants.
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