Konosuke Kaiju

[Corradobrit1]

Hey guys can you let me get this one? Promise you'll get the next one.

You need one of these

 

[Omega]

Nope. I used a block of cork to support the paper, the knife was on a board I use for sharpening and such. Alternating each grit between heel-to-tip and spine-to-edge.

Ahh okay, that's kind of what I expected.

In that setup, you are NOT going to be able to tell if there are low spots or high spots. If that's your litmus test on comparing a Sukenari grind to a Kaiju's refinement, you're not getting good information.

 

[big_adventure]

Ahh okay, that's kind of what I expected.

In that setup, you are NOT going to be able to tell if there are low spots or high spots. If that's your litmus test on comparing a Sukenari grind to a Kaiju's refinement, you're not getting good information.

Eh, I also used stones in the process, there are no high or low spots anywhere. And the reflection has no distortions at all - which it would if there were high and low spots - as I've seen on many other knives, including high end ones. The suke i have has a completely perfect convex shape the full length of the blade.

 

[hmh]

Any recent reports on the Kaiju? Best (midweight) knife ever? How does it compare to other good cutters frequently mentioned here?

 

[RockyBasel]

Kaiju is on a completely different level - but I only know the blue 1. For the price I paid, around $650 - it can’t be beat.

people pay 2-3 times that much for a western maker, but this one is incredible in terms of firm finish, and geomtery

only Kamon and Jannis can match it

 

[hmh]

Kaiju is on a completely different level - but I only know the blue 1. For the price I paid, around $650 - it can’t be beat.

Thanks! What are the pros and cons compared to your toyamas? I'm trying to figure out if I should be all in for the coming (most likely christmas?) drop

 

[nwshull]

Thanks! What are the pros and cons compared to your toyamas? I'm trying to figure out if I should be all in for the coming (most likely christmas?) drop

Just so you know, these things come out half dozen blades spread over 2-3 stores every 6 months and sell out in under a second. I would not get your heart overly set on one.

 

[hmh]

Just so you know, these things come out half dozen blades spread over 2-3 stores every 6 months and sell out in under a second. I would not get your heart overly set on one.

Haha yeah I know, at least I'll put my name in the new lottery thing stores have started doing. One day...

 

[big_adventure]

only Kamon and Jannis can match it

As someone who missed the lottery by like 50 places for both of those massdrops, I have to say, from the bottom of my heart...

"You *****."

 

[DitmasPork]

Kaiju is on a completely different level - but I only know the blue 1. For the price I paid, around $650 - it can’t be beat.

people pay 2-3 times that much for a western maker, but this one is incredible in terms of firm finish, and geomtery

only Kamon and Jannis can match it

I want one badly. Lemme know when you get tired of yours!

 

[RockyBasel]

I want one badly. Lemme know when you get tired of yours!

Not anytime soon My friend