Any thoughts on ikenami gyutos? Decent price and the specs look nice. 270x55 315g
https://knifejapan.com/ikenami-hamono-wa-gyuto-270mm/
https://knifejapan.com/ikenami-hamono-wa-gyuto-270mm/
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I'm sure if you email Michael he can tell you more specifics. If I remember right he told me they use an Ikenami nakiri at home.
If I don't find a Munetoshi 270 I think this is what I'll end up with. Definitely let me know your thoughts if you pull the trigger
FYI Okubo also does custom 270 Gyuto
I haven't tried their blue HT, but I really like the shirogami 1 Bannou I have from them. It's ground relatively thin, and the bevels are concave, but mine's KU shiro and this one is ao kasumi, so the details could have more attention given to them.
Nice profile. I really like my 210 suji and 180 bannou. Concave bevels, midweight and stiff, quite thin BTE, feels very balanced in hand. I bet the 270 feels balanced as well.
Anyone try either of these makers?
https://knifejapan.com/kawatsu-hamono-haisu-stainless-nakiri-165mm/
https://knifejapan.com/unshu-chuzen-hamono-haisu-nakiri-165mm/
I've never played with HAP40.
Thoughts?
https://knifejapan.com/kawatsu-hamono-haisu-stainless-nakiri-165mm/
https://knifejapan.com/unshu-chuzen-hamono-haisu-nakiri-165mm/
I've never played with HAP40.
Thoughts?
I love hap40. In thin versions like these it holds an edge for ages and is easy to sharpen. I sharpen on diamonds but it responds to shapton stones too.
I have other Unshu Chuzen knives (KU finish, ironclad) and really like them. This line looks different in many ways but it's a solid maker for sure.
Just wanted to report back on this one
https://knifejapan.com/sasaoka-hasami-funayuki-bocho-165mm/
Such a good bruiser knife that can do normal board work as well. Has stood up to many rough tasks like taking fish heads off. I can do a lot of stuff with this guy and its just fits my hand very well. Bevels aren’t perfect but the core steel is very strong. Pairing this with my Ashi Ginga Western Aeb-l gyuto has been a very efficient set.
https://knifejapan.com/sasaoka-hasami-funayuki-bocho-165mm/
Such a good bruiser knife that can do normal board work as well. Has stood up to many rough tasks like taking fish heads off. I can do a lot of stuff with this guy and its just fits my hand very well. Bevels aren’t perfect but the core steel is very strong. Pairing this with my Ashi Ginga Western Aeb-l gyuto has been a very efficient set.
nice, this is on my wishlist as well. like the profile!
165x50 and 159g, isn’t it the perfect small nakiri?
I’m kinda torn between that one and this one:
https://knifejapan.com/kawatsu-hamono-kurouchi-nakiri-165mm-aogami-2/
Yeah they're both very nice. I have an offering from both makers and they're both very well done.
EDIT: Neither of them being these specific examples.
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nakiriknaifuwaifu
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"Vegetables are good for you, and nakiris are good for vegetables; ergo, nakiris are good for you."
- Michael, Knife Japan
- Michael, Knife Japan
I've got a few knives from Michael. For example this one:
https://knifejapan.com/shiro-kunimitsu-kurouchi-special-yanagiba-170mm/
https://knifejapan.com/shiro-kunimitsu-kurouchi-special-yanagiba-170mm/
I have only seen yours and one other with this notch, nice.
https://knifejapan.com/yoshimitsu-kajiya-nakiri-bocho-155mm-shirogami-2/
Just saw this one - have an Unshu Yukimitsu santuko on the way, so maybe it will have to be next month. Some just grab you - mini Takeda bunka style? Good price, as always from Michael.
Otherwise either of these;
https://knifejapan.com/mikami-hamono-hiroshima/
Just saw this one - have an Unshu Yukimitsu santuko on the way, so maybe it will have to be next month. Some just grab you - mini Takeda bunka style? Good price, as always from Michael.
Otherwise either of these;
https://knifejapan.com/mikami-hamono-hiroshima/
Just got in my first knife from Knife Japan and I’ll be a repeat customer. Somehow arrived in three days via DHL with free shipping AND a $10 coupon off for my next purchase.
If you're inclined (and haven't already), send him a quick email thanking him for the quick service or some such. Then enjoy Michael's response. His emails are nearly always a step above what you expect from a vendor.
I've exchanged a few emails with Michael in the last couple of days to get a custom Unshu Yukimitsu (going for a 255x53 ku gyuto), and yep he's an absolute pleasure to do business with. Not surprising that he seems to have great relationships with the knifemakers too.
someone should grab that 240 Mikami yanagi!
Lasers!
I have a 245*55 that is about 2.5 mm on the spine at the heel. Flat grinds... very fun to use.
is it stiff all the way?
definitely stiff... I can send a video of me trying to flex it if you want.
BillHanna
Gotta get ready for ARM
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I'm super curious to see how @Beerzebub 's custom come out at the spine. I see they're listed at 4mm on KJ, my 230 K-tip is 3ish above the heel but thins out quickly. I'd be tickled with a thicker one
naaaah they should just leave it sitting there, just for a few months while I save up
DitmasPork
Senior Member
That's very cool, distinctive profile. Looks almost dead flat.
