Masamoto KS old vs new

[brainsausage]

So, it’s been a bit since the latest batch of KS have made their way out into the wild. I’m curious to hear from exclusively members who’ve owned the older- let’s say pre 2013- batches and who’ve also worked with the latest batch. I still regret selling Salty’s old 240 that I owned for a pinch back in 2013. Not because it outperformed anything else in my kit at the time, but mostly because it had a lot of character, whippy feel/profile, and good heat treat. None of which I really appreciated at the time unfortunately. Regardless- what’re your thoughts on old vs new?

 

[panda]

craig says the newer run is thinner and better. its all the same if you ask me, the taper and profile is what makes the ks a ks really and the crap retention heat treat but hella sexy on stones feel.

 

[ThinMan]

Do the stainless versions count or only white #2?

 

[brainsausage]

Just the W2, stainless is not a thing in my world.

 

[bkultra]

Just the W2, stainless is not a thing in my world.

Where is the like button when you need it

 

[DitmasPork]

+1 I miss the "like" button, now I'm resigned to taking up room on this thread with a "+1" post with nothing further to add.

On the older KS I like the depressed kanji, rather than printed on the blade.

Where is the like button when you need it

 

[panda]

the stainless version, is NOT a KS in my book even though technically it is..

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

On the older KS I like the depressed kanji, rather than printed on the blade.

Even though it's laser etched, not printed, I agree with you. The old saya was a much better fit, too.

 

[StrawberryMeow]

Do the stainless versions count or only white #2?

All these carbon die hards... it's ok. I love my AEB-L KS!