An Introduction
My first attempt at an iron-clad and I am thoroughly pleased with my recent purchase, thought I'd share a review and enable those who are looking to purchase JCK's FRKZ line.
Stats are taken directly from JCK's website and the make is unknown (if anyone knows the maker please chime in!) Paid $250 usd delivered to Australia.
Grind wise is a little right-hand biased as the left side of the blade is 'flatter' than the right side, somewhere in between workhorse and laser grind. Thin BTE cuts through root vegetables with not wedging.
Food does stick a little but I've not used anything that does not stick.
The Ironclad patina really quickly as I noticed some discoloration transferred across my onions, no metallic taste thou.
Fit & Finish - nothing like my Hitohira togashi b1 ss clad, but for the price I paid I can hardly find any fault, there's not sharp spot, handle is seated properly finger choil rounded and no steps between the ferrule and ho wood.
I am curious about what sort of glue they use to seat the blade thou.
I've also sharpened this on a 1k/6k suehiro cerax and please to say it takes and edge very well and burr forms pretty quickly.
Overall I'd rate this purchase a 7.5/10 (10 being perfect), I've not come across any review on this series by JCK so I though I'd share my experience with the forum.
I'd be happy to answer any question
| RESELLER/SERIES | Japanesechefknife.com |
| BLADESMITH | Undisclosed |
| SHARPENER | Undisclosed |
| TYPE & LENGTH | Gyuto 230mm |
| STEEL & BLADE | Shirogami #2 Iron Clad |
| FINISH | Lengthwise kasumi (minor kasumi?) |
| WEIGHT / BALANCE | 180g from the website |
| HANDLE MATERIAL | Ho Wood & Buffalo ferrule |
My first attempt at an iron-clad and I am thoroughly pleased with my recent purchase, thought I'd share a review and enable those who are looking to purchase JCK's FRKZ line.
Stats are taken directly from JCK's website and the make is unknown (if anyone knows the maker please chime in!) Paid $250 usd delivered to Australia.
Grind wise is a little right-hand biased as the left side of the blade is 'flatter' than the right side, somewhere in between workhorse and laser grind. Thin BTE cuts through root vegetables with not wedging.
Food does stick a little but I've not used anything that does not stick.
The Ironclad patina really quickly as I noticed some discoloration transferred across my onions, no metallic taste thou.
Fit & Finish - nothing like my Hitohira togashi b1 ss clad, but for the price I paid I can hardly find any fault, there's not sharp spot, handle is seated properly finger choil rounded and no steps between the ferrule and ho wood.
I am curious about what sort of glue they use to seat the blade thou.
I've also sharpened this on a 1k/6k suehiro cerax and please to say it takes and edge very well and burr forms pretty quickly.
Overall I'd rate this purchase a 7.5/10 (10 being perfect), I've not come across any review on this series by JCK so I though I'd share my experience with the forum.
I'd be happy to answer any question
