I get the feeling that those aren't actually made by Wakui. I know that they used to be, but look at the thicc grinds this time. My guess is that they don't divulge the maker not for "competitive reasons", but so that they can switch to lesser known makers to keep the cost down, or use apprentices work without having to put a known makers name to it. I have zero evidence to back up this assertion. But look at the dramatic change in the appearance and grind of these compared to the last batch and other Wakuis. Would yall call that "thin" and "delicate" behind the edge?
Or maybe Toshihiro is going through a sort of adolescent phase, and is pumped to give wedgies. What do i know...
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