After a few months waiting, just got word my new Heiji's are almost ready. I ordered them directly from Nakaya Heiji (despite the one great source here) so I could have the experience of buying straight from the maker. It was a fun process and I'm excited to finally get them. Both are semi-stainless - a 240 wa gyuto and one other custom little toy.
I plan to switch out the handles to some custom ones I am making out of African Blackwood and some amazing burl I've been sitting on, assuming I get enough time to finish them. But otherwise, just looking forward to using them.
The forum here helped influence my choice to get them a few months ago. Back to the well for some more knowledge - was wondering if anybody with Heiji experience has any setup suggestions to get the best out of them out of the box. Add a micro bevel? any other initial sharpening tips for OOTB? etc?
Any input much appreciated!
I plan to switch out the handles to some custom ones I am making out of African Blackwood and some amazing burl I've been sitting on, assuming I get enough time to finish them. But otherwise, just looking forward to using them.
The forum here helped influence my choice to get them a few months ago. Back to the well for some more knowledge - was wondering if anybody with Heiji experience has any setup suggestions to get the best out of them out of the box. Add a micro bevel? any other initial sharpening tips for OOTB? etc?
Any input much appreciated!