Are the nakiri's as thick and wedgy as some of what I've read regarding the larger gyutos?
Any other inputs?
Any other inputs?
Moritaka Nakiri... Thoughts?
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BillHanna
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I used to love Nakiris, until I got really into cleavers 
Now I only like and appreciate Nakiris.
But yeah, I have a Moritaka AS 180mm Nakiri, I bought that around 2016 when they sold directly to customers.
It isn't thick and wedgy at all, even though I eased the shoulders at some point and that made it even better.
Here it is. I can take a choil shot soon.
I like it - you've got to appreciate iron cladding of course, and what is very special about them is that the profile is dead-straight.
It has it's perks in that you have a tip, but since rocking is almost impossible, it is a bit impractical to use. Then again, rounding of the front part won't take long if that's all that's keeping you.
The steel is very nice as well. For how affordable it is, a very nice AS option. Although I can't say that the (even) more affordable Blue#2 is noticeably worse..
They're not so expensive to get, so why not try one
Now I only like and appreciate Nakiris.But yeah, I have a Moritaka AS 180mm Nakiri, I bought that around 2016 when they sold directly to customers.
It isn't thick and wedgy at all, even though I eased the shoulders at some point and that made it even better.
Here it is. I can take a choil shot soon.
I like it - you've got to appreciate iron cladding of course, and what is very special about them is that the profile is dead-straight.
It has it's perks in that you have a tip, but since rocking is almost impossible, it is a bit impractical to use. Then again, rounding of the front part won't take long if that's all that's keeping you.
The steel is very nice as well. For how affordable it is, a very nice AS option. Although I can't say that the (even) more affordable Blue#2 is noticeably worse..
They're not so expensive to get, so why not try one
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I used to love Nakiris, until I got really into cleavers
But yeah, I have a Moritaka AS 180mm Nakiri, I bought that around 2016 when they sold directly to customers.
It isn't thick and wedgy at all, even though I eased the shoulders at some point and that made it even better.
Here it is. I can take a choil shot soom.
I like it - you've got to appreciate iron cladding of course, and what is very special about them is that the profile is dead-straight.
It has it's perks in that you have a tip, but since rocking is almost impossible, it is a bit impactical to use. Then again, rounding of the front part won't take long if that's all that's keeping you.
The steel is very nice as well. For how affordable it is, a very nice AS option. Although I can't say that the (even) more affordable Blue#2 is noticeably worse..
They're not so expensive to get, so why not try one
Thank you.
I used to have a Moritaka AS 180 nakiri. It was one of the best Nakiris I had. It was thin, light (for a 180 size), not wedgy. I liked the near-sharp tip. I was waiting for mine for almost a year (one of my friends imports knife in CZ). I later got curios about other knives and sold it, but I would be more than happy to still have it today (my current nakiri is a stainless clad Toyama 180). The HT on the AS was great too.
Good feedback. Thank you.
NotAddictedYet
I like your post
I used to love Nakiris, until I got really into cleavers
What cleavers do you sport now?
nakiriknaifuwaifu
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I had one in blue #2 from Bill
It was great, truly the toyota camry of nakiris (I drive a camry and love em)
One of the few knives I miss
High praise and now I remember you saying that in the past. Thank you.
Thanks all. I'll let ya know what I think.
I own a 165 AS since 4 years I think, which say it all.
Steel is great, good bite, good edge retention, sharpens easily.
Been going on the cleaver side for a test, owned a wat and a kurosaki, decided they were not for me...
Therefore I'm lurking for its big brother, a 180mm. But I'm kind of intrigued by the step in heel height. 49mm for the 165 Vs 60mm for the 180.
Any thoughts?
Steel is great, good bite, good edge retention, sharpens easily.
Been going on the cleaver side for a test, owned a wat and a kurosaki, decided they were not for me...
Therefore I'm lurking for its big brother, a 180mm. But I'm kind of intrigued by the step in heel height. 49mm for the 165 Vs 60mm for the 180.
Any thoughts?
I'm pretty sure this one is a 165
Make it AS please
Does not hurt to ask.
In two places they state 180mm, in the spec they say 150mm. Judging from the picture i would guess 180mm.
Almost bought that one but ended up ordering a custom.
. But looking at every specs, it's almost the same as mine (weight...)
Make it AS please
Yeah, I like AS too but in practical terms it's hard to tell much of a difference among the blues. And at $170 vs. the $200+ of the AS versions I'm good with it.
Sorry for hijacking this, but is seems a logical place for a Moritaka question...if it bugs the OP let me know and I will delete it.
https://knifewear.com/products/moritaka-ishime-honesuki-150mm?variant=43011235741870
Have been on the lookout for a Takeda but they are rarer than good lottery numbers. I like the size of this, Has anyone tried it?
Cheers.
https://knifewear.com/products/moritaka-ishime-honesuki-150mm?variant=43011235741870
Have been on the lookout for a Takeda but they are rarer than good lottery numbers. I like the size of this, Has anyone tried it?
Cheers.
Not many details but popped up in my feed:
I also always choose SHARP over Knifewear when I can. Just a personal preference.
Out for delivery.
Need a pic of your full rectangle collection soonOut for delivery.
I’ve been using mine for a couple years. Great little knife. Like a budget, smaller, version of the takeda.
It arrived and I've only used it a little bit but my initial impression is very positive!
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
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How did the Moritaka Nakiri work out for you?
I'm really enjoying it. If you have ever used a Wat Pro 180, although they are the same length, they are quite different knives.
The Moritaka leans more into the laser realm. No question a Wat Pro cuts great and I'm not saying the Moritaka cuts better, it just cuts different. It's thinner and lighter.
Stiction is there but not too bad at all.
It's flat but the very tip of the front corner is rounded so you can do some rocking. Actually more than the lack of front curve might first suggest.
The execution is also very nice.
I'm sure some of it is still new-knife infatuation but my Wat Pro has moved to the reserve strip and the Moritaka is on active duty.
Let me know if you have any specific questions or would like to see any specific pics. Be glad to help.
