I really want to keep these two, both wonderful performers and nice in their own way, but I'm try to diversify my knife collections, not just bunch of 240ish gyutos. Those are my least used, Yugiri is a laser performer, but also comes with laser release, however unlike some other lasers, it has nice 55mm tall heel and hefty 200g weight, which really feels much more authoritive than others. Ryusen Blazen is one of the best western handled gyuto I've used, awesome taper and really thin tip, on par with some western makers, the balance is great, f&f is lovely. But its role is kind too close to Kippington and the Kip just performs better. However this would shine in a professional kitchen as a stainless workhorse.
The Yugiri is blue#1 forged by Tanaka, stainless clad, probably sharpened by Myojin but I can't be certain. I bought it at CKC for $495, willing to let it go for $450.
The Blazen is sg2 with soft stainless cladding, quite soft as you can see some scratches from normal use. I bought it at Miura for around $320 and willing to let it go for $300.
The Yugiri is blue#1 forged by Tanaka, stainless clad, probably sharpened by Myojin but I can't be certain. I bought it at CKC for $495, willing to let it go for $450.
The Blazen is sg2 with soft stainless cladding, quite soft as you can see some scratches from normal use. I bought it at Miura for around $320 and willing to let it go for $300.
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