Ya but there's definitely an audience for gaudy-looking handle like this.Nope. His keyaki/enju/burn chestnut with horn hilt are way better looking and with only half the price tag
he probably can start by taking custom orders, i asked him to make me a pair of KU and he refused. Either he doesn’t need the money or he doesn’t forge the knife?
It’s upToyama honyaki petty coming soon to JNS
It’s up
Could be he's just busy. I respect that he makes knives the way he wants to make them. And recognize that a lot of people are lined up to buy them the way he wants to make them. When I wanted a suji at 285mm he had no problem making it a bit longer (and charging me for same). When I asked that it be KU, he declined.
Looks, no?I'm just curious as to why "anybody" prefers the KU finish over a polished finish? It seems most knife makers charge more for the polished version since it takes more work so why do it unless the customers want it that way?
It is just a matter of preference, like some people like to wear jeans, some people like to wear shorts. Nothing’s wrong, just a bit of personal tastes.I'm just curious as to why "anybody" prefers the KU finish over a polished finish? It seems most knife makers charge more for the polished version since it takes more work so why do it unless the customers want it that way?
I'm just curious as to why "anybody" prefers the KU finish over a polished finish? It seems most knife makers charge more for the polished version since it takes more work so why do it unless the customers want it that way?
This wasn't the preference in the "old" days of this forum. Somewhat new phenomenon.I'm just curious as to why "anybody" prefers the KU finish over a polished finish? It seems most knife makers charge more for the polished version since it takes more work so why do it unless the customers want it that way?
Its whats called Rustic. The Kato Ku is the same, although the grind is great. Adds character IMOku looks great, but grind and fit&finish always seems compromised.
Its whats called Rustic. The Kato Ku is the same, although the grind is great. Adds character IMO
I agreetheyre just even more rare so they go for stupid prices.
Yeah. For evidence just look at @japaneseknivesandstones video on line. The crack of the carrot could be heard all the way in Los Angeles. From Amsterdam. With house music playing.isn't it known that ku katos are poor cutters? theyre just even more rare so they go for stupid prices.
Grind has changed. Newer versions are taller and ground thinner.Yeah. For evidence just look at @japaneseknivesandstones video on line. The crack of the carrot could be heard all the way in Los Angeles. From Amsterdam. With house music playing.
Its worth comparing the specs of the current 210WH Ku with the older one here. Totally different animals.I got a 210 Kato Workhorse from JNS a few years back and then recently got a 240 Kato KU and it just feels different. I always wonder how much of the grind is done prior to heat treat and how much is done during the final grind? I haven't taken the calibers to the Kato KU yet but I wonder if I have the same kind of grind that I have in my older Workhorse?
Nice. Def the biggest draw back second only to the crazy price. It’s crazy to think in 2016-7 you could get one for 500 on bst.Grind has changed. Newer versions are taller and ground thinner.
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