hi anyone have knowledge about why shig only uses Swedish steel? Seems very weird to use Swedish steel in Japan even though it might be of good quality. Anyone knows about the properties vs ao/sg and from where they source the steel. Thanks
Misono Swedish Carbon, Iwasaki Steel (Shig/Heiji carbon), Ginga Swedish Stainless, Konosuke "old swedish steel" , are just some of the examples of "Swedish" steel used by knife makers/companies.Ok I see, makes sense. Though it feels a bit weird to get Swedish steel when they are supposed to have some of the best steels in Japan.
As Far as I know Shigs have the same steel and same heat treatment for all lines.Anyone have an idea if Shigefusa uses the same steel/mix/alloy for core steel in their different series? I.e kitaeji, kasumi and kourichi?
Anyone have an idea if the mixture shigefusa uses is supposed to be higher share of carbon steel than for example sg 1?
it's manufactured imitation(improved) tamahaganehi anyone have knowledge about why shig only uses Swedish steel? Seems very weird to use Swedish steel in Japan even though it might be of good quality. Anyone knows about the properties vs ao/sg and from where they source the steel. Thanks
dave, shig and heiji uses the same carbon core steel but the heat treat is different. shig feels sexier on stones and is easier to sharpen. however shig cladding is complete sh1t where as heiji cladding is good.I couldn't get excited about the Shig steel. Misono Swedish is meh. Now the Heiji carbon? Well, I've still got it and you know how I feel about carbon.
i thought #1 was for the countless hours you get to spend to bring out the clouds?? and then do it all over it again every time it rains and humidity goes up indoors.Shig steel is the number 1 reason to buy a shig. Kanji is pretty dank too though.
When polishing the Shig, possible to remove some of the kanji if it is stamped?
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