Konosuke FM vs. Konosuke Tetsujin

[Logan A.]

Hey guys! I’ll get right to the point.
I’ve heard that the Tetsujin line has a thinner and perhaps even superior grind to the Fujiyama.
Its a controversial opinion, I know.
Would anybody who’s used both knives like to chip in on their experience? Thanks!

 

[gentiscid]

FM all day errrrday! Period!

 

[Bico Doce]

The original Tetsujin had a slightly thicker spine which I preferred but we are talking about different shades of essentially the same grind. I would not say either is vastly superior to the other

 

[jedy617]

Used plenty of FM, and a decent amount of my tetsujin. They are indeed very similar feeling.

 

[DrD23]

I prefer the Tetsujin solely based on the thicker spine, otherwise as mentioned, very similar

 

[myguidingmoonlight]

FMs have taller heel height in general, so I'd prefer that over Tetsujins.

 

[DrD23]

Semi related, new MM just arrived, cut up some carrots for tomorrow braised short rib dish, and initial impression I think I prefer it to both. Feels more like the Tetsujin with a thicker spine, but with an even better weight. Height of only 49-50mm is the only thing I dont love

 

[blokey]

Sakai Kikumori Yugiri

 

[Logan A.]

Sakai Kikumori Yugiri

Please expand upon this

 

[blokey]

Please expand upon this

Stainless cladded Tanaka Blue #1 with Myojin grind, (one member said he asked Naohito and he confirmed it, tho it's internet so who knows, but the grind is as good as other Myojin knife I had) medium weight with excellent handle, no gaps!

 

[aecadiz]

In my personal experience, the Tetsujin is a bit thinner and IMHO has a better fell when cutting

I do have to say my Tetsujin was bought brand New and my FM in the secondary market, but I would say there is no big difference between the 2

Cheers

 

[Bico Doce]

Phil/Homebutcher has some crazy deals right now. He has this nakagawa myojin blue 1 dammy for $420. The handle isnt for everyone but at that price, knock it off and put a different one on it. This one has a thicker spine, almost 3 mm at the heel. I actually just asked Phil if he had one with no handle and he sold me one for a bit of a discount... This thread made me realize I miss the Tetsujin I sold a while back

Nakagawa X Myojin Blue #1 240mm Gyuto Custom Handle By Pie Cutlery

Steel: Blue #1 Carbon Steel Core with Soft carbon damascus HRC: 62 Construction: Sanmai Water Quenched Length: 235X50mm Spine at Heel 2.87mm Finish: Light Etch Bladesmith: Nakagawa ,with Myojin Riki Grinded Handle: Anti Matter PiBrid by Pie Cutlery

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