Knife findings

[Greasylake]

I’m thinking of picking this up as a project, but don’t wanna bid against another forum member.

Wouldn’t let me “quote”, this is about the TF.

I don't think anyone from the forums will bid on it, so you're welcome to bid away, but what @refcast said is right, the black rust is problematic. Just keep that in mind before you bid

 

[tostadas]

I’m thinking of picking this up as a project, but don’t wanna bid against another forum member.

Wouldn’t let me “quote”, this is about the TF.

Doesn't look like too bad of a project knife to play with. But considering the overall condition and how much a 195 TF costs new if you order direct, I personally don't think it's a great deal.

 

[daniel_il]

isasmedjan yanagi available
https://www.cleancut.eu/butik/knifetype/yanagiba-sashimi/yanagiba_isasmedjan-detail

 

[K.Bouldin]

Doesn't look like too bad of a project knife to play with. But considering the overall condition and how much a 195 TF costs new if you order direct, I personally don't think it's a great deal.

Exactly what I was thinking. I know that it’s a big project to take upon oneself, but I keep having this idea of making it a gyuto-hiki after removing the black pitted mess.

 

[Patinated]

225mm gyuto by Alex Bazes

https://www.eatingtools.com/chef-knives/1563-ziricote-wrought-gyuto-225mm.html

 

[tostadas]

CKTG got some nice looking Matsubara ginsan cleavers posted yesterday. Couldnt pass it up... 4th new cleaver in 2 weeks.
https://tinyurl.com/2p98t7v2

 

[refcast]

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/l1050460346
Very good knife

 

[blokey]

What if you want a Huusk knife but actually made in Japan? Worry no more!
https://knifejapan.com/kamotou-za-bocho-165mm-stainless-right-handed/

 

[Repjapsteel]

Shigefusa kasumi 300mm yanagi over at bernal

https://bernalcutlery.com/collectio...mi-300mm-yanagi-w-saya?variant=42756384981213

 

[labor of love]

Shigefusa kasumi 300mm yanagi over at bernal

https://bernalcutlery.com/collectio...mi-300mm-yanagi-w-saya?variant=42756384981213

I know nothing about yanagiba but it seems pretty wild this has been available for a few hours.

Edit:
Finally gone.

 

[iandustries]

Last 'Man' for sale at Miura:

 

[Corradobrit1]

Last 'Man' for sale at Miura:

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Now thats a knife. Total tuna slayer

 

[tostadas]

Knifewear garage sale is going on right now. River jump and Tetsujin already OOS though.
https://knifewear.com/collections/garage-sale?

 

[jedy617]

I want the ikeda aogami super honyaki but I think knifewears prices are kind of insane. If it was $7-800 cheaper then maybe.

 

[sansho]

i've never seen an aogami super honyaki before. has a good looking hamon, too. neat.

 

[jedy617]

i've never seen an aogami super honyaki before. has a good looking hamon, too. neat.

That's why I wanted it but the price is wrong. Just look at the nakagawa blue 1 honyaki they have for sale too. Also like $800 overpriced. I almost pulled the trigger on the AS anyway but glad I stopped myself.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

My experience is that Knifewear is often higher priced than elsewhere.

 

[blokey]

Lars’ works are great, highly recommended if anyone want to try non-Japanese maker or just want a nice new knife in general. My bunka from him cuts like a mix between Yoshikane and Watanabe with non of the too delicate feeling.

 

[labor of love]

Seems like a good deal, or atleast people seem to love them.
https://carbonknifeco.com/collectio...uto-210mm-pakka-handle-no-bolster-fine-finishAre these basically iron clad Maboroshis? Or no?

 

[Chicagohawkie]

Knifewear garage sale is going on right now. River jump and Tetsujin already OOS though.
https://knifewear.com/collections/garage-sale?

Really wouldn’t call it a sale!

 

[daniel_il]

Seems like a good deal, or atleast people seem to love them.
https://carbonknifeco.com/collectio...uto-210mm-pakka-handle-no-bolster-fine-finishAre these basically iron clad Maboroshis? Or no?

Got some similarities but not same knife, the maboroshi is more pronounced convexed, the morihei fine finish are really super thin. Terrible handle but great cutting blade out of the box

 

[tostadas]

Seems like a good deal, or atleast people seem to love them.
https://carbonknifeco.com/collectio...uto-210mm-pakka-handle-no-bolster-fine-finishAre these basically iron clad Maboroshis? Or no?

You can think of it like a Mab/Nashiji. Basically iron clad white#1. Handle shape is a little bit different than the Maboroshi but steel feels similar to me in terms of feel on the stones and in edge retention. Quality of handle fit&finish is really luck of the draw. I've had some that were pretty nice, and others that are complete trash. But all in all for the price, I think they're a steal.

Got some similarities but not same knife, the maboroshi is more pronounced convexed, the morihei fine finish are really super thin. Terrible handle but great cutting blade out of the box

It depends on the specific knife. I've had Morihei FF that are very thin, but also others that are much thicker as well. There's just as much variation as with any TF you look at.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Terrible handle

Not in my experience. The handles on the two Morihei Hisamoto's I owned were far better than the official TF's. More meat to them and better contoured, giving an altogether better in hand feel.
The SS Hisamotos are directly comparable grind wise to the Mabs. Gotta compare apples to apples.

 

[daniel_il]

You can think of it like a Mab/Nashiji. Basically iron clad white#1. Handle shape is a little bit different than the Maboroshi but steel feels similar to me in terms of feel on the stones and in edge retention. Quality of handle fit&finish is really luck of the draw. I've had some that were pretty nice, and others that are complete trash. But all in all for the price, I think they're a steal.


It depends on the specific knife. I've had Morihei FF that are very thin, but also others that are much thicker as well. There's just as much variation as with any TF you look at.

Yeah they vary for sure. From those I’ve seen, the 240s were pretty thin but the 210s were thicker. The maboroshi does feels nicer knife in terms of f&f

On my 240 the right bevel is convexd and left is bit concave, excellent cutter with very good food release.

 

[blokey]

Stop making me want to buy a TF!

 

[Bensonhai]

Stop making me want to buy a TF!

You deserve one or two... Lol

 

[daniel_il]

Stop making me want to buy a

i got 5, you should enjoy or suffer at least one TF

 

[Chicagohawkie]

Seems like a good deal, or atleast people seem to love them.
https://carbonknifeco.com/collectio...uto-210mm-pakka-handle-no-bolster-fine-finishAre these basically iron clad Maboroshis? Or no?

Anyone seen these in a wa config. Handle is puke imo.

 

[blokey]

It's kind werid but you can actually see the panel gap in the choil shot, last time got to check a similar handled TF petty in person that looks alot better.

 

[tostadas]

It's kind werid but you can actually see the panel gap in the choil shot, last time got to check a similar handled TF petty in person that looks alot better.

The gap in choil shot wouldnt concern me too much. I've had one that looked bad at that angle, and was actually pretty good. But I'd reach out and ask for one looking down directly at the spine. My most recent one had a huge gap when I received it, big enough to fit a live bug.