Konosuke Kaiju

[lemeneid]

Need and want are different but I think I'll find the space in my kitchen for one of those.

Yes and it always seems like needs and wants are interchangeable words here on KKF

 

[Corradobrit1]

Nice Mazaki.

Def not a Naoki "don't buy my damascus" Mazaki. No scratch marks

 

[RockyBasel]

Def not a Naoki "don't buy my damascus" Mazaki. No scratch marks

 

[DitmasPork]

Yes and it always seems like needs and wants are interchangeable words here on KKF

'Need' and 'want' are also in a state of constant flux. A decade ago I really needed and wanted a Misono UX10, an expensive knife, the pinnacle of great kitchen knives to me back then.

 

[RockyBasel]

Sadly for my budget, - “want” has nicely merged with “need”

 

[Ruso]

Sadly for my budget, - “want” has nicely merged with “need”

As long as it matches your can...

 

[RockyBasel]

Busting at the seams unfortunately

 

[Tien]

Got one right here with almost the right weight and kanji

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

Sexy boxes but seems like there are only 2 available at Togo?

 

[Corradobrit1]

What a tease

 

[tchan001]

So few morsels are available for so many hungry sharks.

 

[DitmasPork]

Lotta buzz, wonder how many Kaiju knives will be released this weekend?

 

[RockyBasel]

Lotta buzz, wonder how many Kaiju knives will be released this weekend?

Sadly not probably enough for all the hungry sharks out there

Regarding releasing the hounds - How do you know they are releasing them this weekend? And where will we be able to buy them - I presume the usual suspects - Tosho, etc. I better get my refresh finger ready

 

[Corradobrit1]

Lucky I'm no Konosuke fanboi

 

[RockyBasel]

Lucky I'm no Konosuke fanboi

Who knows, Kaiju could convert you you know how this game goes

 

[DitmasPork]

Sadly not probably enough for all the hungry sharks out there

Regarding releasing the hounds - How do you know they are releasing them this weekend? And where will we be able to buy them - I presume the usual suspects - Tosho, etc. I better get my refresh finger ready

Tosho told me they are hoping to release Kaiju on Oct. 3.

 

[tchan001]

Will be gone faster than a Raquin.

 

[DitmasPork]

Will be gone faster than a Raquin.

How soon you think the first will appear on BST?

 

[tchan001]

Depends who has the fast hands. Maybe a week or two from those who just want to try it out. But if they end up in the hands of collectors, then not for a long time.

 

[DitmasPork]

Depends who has the fast hands. Maybe a week or two from those who just want to try it out. But if they end up in the hands of collectors, then not for a long time.

Most if not all who buy a $700 knife can be considered a collector. Few would splurge that kind of money on a first knife.

 

[RockyBasel]

Most if not all who buy a $700 knife can be considered a collector. Few would splurge that kind of money on a first knife.

Very useful perspective- patience is a virtue - why buy the first batch when better product 9 months away

I am going to stay away from making a Mazaki comparison

 

[RockyBasel]

How can people splurge this money during Covid? Are KKF members immune to this downturn?

 

[Corradobrit1]

How can people splurge this money during Covid? Are KKF members immune to this downturn?

I am going to stay away from making a Political statement

 

[RockyBasel]

I am going to stay away from making a Political statement

Thanks - my question was more rhetorical and I was not seeking an actual response

 

[spaceconvoy]

No travel, no eating out, no going to the movies. Imagine if you usually go to a restaurant once a week, you could easily buy a new knife every month with that extra cash. Assuming you're salaried.

 

[BillHanna]

No travel, no eating out, no going to the movies. Imagine if you usually go to a restaurant once a week, you could easily buy a new knife every month with that extra cash. Assuming you're salaried.

Alllllllmost there.

 

[RockyBasel]

Very true - it all adds up - have seen this first hand

 

[M1k3]

No travel, no eating out, no going to the movies. Imagine if you usually go to a restaurant once a week, you could easily buy a new knife every month with that extra cash. Assuming you're salaried.

1/2 of the equation.

 

[DitmasPork]

How can people splurge this money during Covid? Are KKF members immune to this downturn?

I've probably bought more knives during this covid year more than previous. Lockdown meant working from home, with more time to obsess about knives, and needing retail therapy to keep the mood up. Covid got me to prioritize what's important in life—one of them is kitchen knives. Sad but true.

Covid lockdown also had me cooking more than ever. Need knives to cook with.

 

[RockyBasel]

I've probably bought more knives during this covid year more than previous. Lockdown meant working from home, with more time to obsess about knives, and needing retail therapy to keep the mood up. Covid got me to prioritize what's important in life—one of them is kitchen knives. Sad but true.

Covid lockdown also had me cooking more than ever. Need knives to cook with.

Spot on. Very well articulated. Now that I think about it, same here - am cooking at home, and obsessing about knives that I don’t need