I just received this Yanagi by Shimatani, from MetalMaster. My first ever Japanese knife. I'm not so happy with this. From what I read, curving like this is normal for single bevel laminated blades because high carbon steel will expand more than the soft iron after being quenched. And this will even continue over time. I've read some instances where a blade was sent for repair, and after it was shipped back to the owner, it bent back to the 'original' shape without even being touched.
So, can you people accept something like this?:dontknow:
A bit more than the specified 270mm.
So, can you people accept something like this?:dontknow:
A bit more than the specified 270mm.