DitmasPork
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@RockyBasel Also, I usually spend money at bars and restaurants, so have saved a bit of money since they are shut down. Decided to redirect money to knife budget.
Another way I look at it is, the covid sh**show had turned my life and business a big curve ball. To keep my sanity I could spend $$$ on therapy or a knife. In NYC, the median rate for a therapy session is $200—so the choice is either three therapy sessions or buying a Kaiju gyuto. The latter would bring more happiness, use and longevity.Me too with no guilt
Another way I look at it is, the covid sh**show had turned my life and business a big curve ball. To keep my sanity I could spend $$$ on therapy or a knife. In NYC, the median rate for a therapy session is $200—so the choice is either three therapy sessions or buying a Kaiju gyuto. The latter would bring more happiness, use and longevity.
patience is a virtue - why buy the first batch when better product 9 months away
I'd pay to watch that. PPVTrue, specially, what if they follow-up with a true heavy weight WH Kaiju, i.e. the Mega-Kaiju?
Which in the end, could only be topped by the real WH Killer, the one & only Godzilla. Imagine the battle between monster workhouse Guutos: Mega-Kaiju vs. Godzilla, carrots & potato flying everywhere
Another way I look at it is, the covid sh**show had turned my life and business a big curve ball. To keep my sanity I could spend $$$ on therapy or a knife. In NYC, the median rate for a therapy session is $200—so the choice is either three therapy sessions or buying a Kaiju gyuto. The latter would bring more happiness, use and longevity.
gimme shelter - from flying carrotsTrue, specially, what if they follow-up with a true heavy weight WH Kaiju, i.e. the Mega-Kaiju?
Which in the end, could only be topped by the real WH Killer, the one & only Godzilla. Imagine the battle between monster workhouse Guutos: Mega-Kaiju vs. Godzilla, carrots & potato flying everywhere
True, specially, what if they follow-up with a true heavy weight WH Kaiju, i.e. the Mega-Kaiju?
Which in the end, could only be topped by the real WH Killer, the one & only Godzilla. Imagine the battle between monster workhouse Gyutos: Mega-Kaiju vs. Godzilla, carrots & potato flying everywhere
That pony sired several foals.......I am pretty sure pony does not work, It’s animal child labor.
I think Tosa junior was the sharpenerJust to feed the Kaiju frenzy, a vendor is selling Konosuke lapel pins. I don't know who forged or sharpened them.
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That pony sired several foals.......
You know, looking at the specs again, 4mm spine is not that thick, only 0.5mm thicker than my Kochi. I do question how workhorse-like the Kaiju will seem compared to other workhorse knives I have. Even the Kaiju weight doesn't seem beefy.
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Dang, you have some very fine knives!4 mm spine could very well be a middle weight.
My TF Mab 210 had 4mm spine.
Toyama stainless clad 210, 4.5mm.
My Shig Kasumi 210, a middle weight comes out the handle at 5mm, so was my Kato 210 WH, turned out to be a middle weight as well weighted only 180g.
Even my Shig Kasumi DIY 180 has a 5 mm spine.
The two Mazaki 210s I had, had the thickest spine, 5.5 -6mm out the handle IIRC.
I really appreciate the 5mm+ spine out the handle, with my neck grip style, super comfy to push down on the spine.
4 mm spine could very well be a middle weight.
My TF Mab 210 had 4mm spine.
Toyama stainless clad 210, 4.5mm.
My Shig Kasumi 210, a middle weight comes out the handle at 5mm, so was my Kato 210 WH, turned out to be a middle weight as well weighted only 180g.
Even my Shig Kasumi DIY 180 has a 5 mm spine.
The two Mazaki 210s I had, had the thickest spine, 5.5 -6mm out the handle IIRC.
I really appreciate the 5mm+ spine out the handle, with my neck grip style, super comfy to push down on the spine.
Yeah, curious on what the Kaiju weight would be with handle. My associations with 'workhorse' have been a heavier knife.
The 240 Wat I have weighs in at 267g, I consider the Wat as being quite a workhorse type of knife.
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Let me know when you find that person. I'll take one also.Hi, it would be great if someone could buy me one.
Thanks
my Toyama 270 SS clad blue is about 230 - workhorse like or lite. My Togashi-Tosa blue is 260 gm - but too refined to be a workhorse, maybe. My Koubuse style, 240 mm Swordsmith made Gyuto is 307 gm - that I think is a workhorse for sure
Let me know when you find that person. I'll take one also.
That’s a cool way to look at it - simplifies itFrom what I’ve seen, a WH should have about a gram per mm roughly, I.e. 210g for a 210mm or 240g for a 240mm. If a 210 falls below 200g or a 240 falls below 220g, or 270 falls below 250g, it’s more of a middle weight territory IMHO.
Weirdly enough I’ve saved more cash during this strange and difficult time. Like Spaceconvoy said no travel no entertainment. And no need for new shirts and pants. And my wife spent much less on clothing, shoes and Sephora, too. And she’s become generous regarding my knife spending since she understands its boring to stay home all the time. I hate the pandemic but I love my wife more.
Leading people to continually change their avatars...its boring to stay home all the time
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