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[McMan]

Masakage yuki was one of my first j-knives... I still have it. A gateway knife for sure.
Use yours a TON. They're not too delicate or chippy.
Then report back in month (day?) or two and we'll get you squared away for your next knife

 

[JustinP]

Masakage yuki was one of my first j-knives... I still have it. A gateway knife for sure.
Use yours a TON. They're not too delicate or chippy.
Then report back in month (day?) or two and we'll get you squared away for your next knife

I might have to leave work early today, can't wait to use it. Initial hand feel is superb as well. And yes, I will use it pretty much daily. Crap, I thought the Shun was my gateway knife - this is gonna get expensive, isn't it?

 

[F-Flash]

Buy one, sell one. That's what we all do, right?

 

[JustinP]

Silly question - do these types of knives that are stainless clad come with any kind of protective coating on them that needs to be cleaned off before use? I doesn't look to have anything to my, no rainbow look.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Silly question - do these types of knives that are stainless clad come with any kind of protective coating on them that needs to be cleaned off before use? I doesn't look to have anything to my, no rainbow look.

My SS clad TF's didn't have any obvious coating

 

[milkbaby]

Silly question - do these types of knives that are stainless clad come with any kind of protective coating on them that needs to be cleaned off before use? I doesn't look to have anything to my, no rainbow look.

If it's carbon with stainless cladding it's possibly lacquered to protect it. If you have some acetone, there's no harm in carefully wiping the blade with it.

 

[Kgp]

Just getting into sharpening. Found this on eBay for not much money. It’s dull as a butter knife, few chips, and point is gone. Should be a good candidate to learn some new skills.

Ken

 

[JustinP]

Used for the first time tonight. I couldn't be happier. Felt perfect in my hand and holy heck, I'd give it an 8 out of 10 out of the box on sharpness. Of course my best reference point thus far is Shun, and I'm simply mind blown how much better this cuts. And to think, this is a starter knife to some of y'alls

 

[refcast]

I'm really happy for you!

 

[JustinP]

I'm really happy for you!

Thanks - and thank you for answering my questions early on!

 

[Corradobrit1]

Watch out for that heel, it bites. Ask Pippin89

 

[ACHiPo]

Let's see if I can one-up Migraine on sub optimal pictures

My first Japanese knife purchase:
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Sweet! Congratulations!

 

[childermass]

Used for the first time tonight. I couldn't be happier. Felt perfect in my hand and holy heck, I'd give it an 8 out of 10 out of the box on sharpness. Of course my best reference point thus far is Shun, and I'm simply mind blown how much better this cuts. And to think, this is a starter knife to some of y'alls

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OOTB sharpness on Masakage knives is really great, but I wouldn’t expect less from a company whose master mind is a professional sharpener [emoji4].
I got some Yuki series knives in the past and love the two I’m keeping.

 

[esoo]

So I was getting the urges for a new knife, and decided to look for a petty. Just about bought a Masakage during the February Knifewear sale.

While browsing, I saw the TF Nashiji Petty and decide to check out direct. Way less expensive than I'd expected, so decided to give it a try.

Just came in the mail - 150mm with 36mm at the heel (as I'd requested).

 

[khashy]

So I was getting the urges for a new knife, and decided to look for a petty. Just about bought a Masakage during the February Knifewear sale.

While browsing, I saw the TF Nashiji Petty and decide to check out direct. Way less expensive than I'd expected, so decided to give it a try.

Just came in the mail - 150mm with 36mm at the heel (as I'd requested). View attachment 49864

Excellent decision. This guy (with a wa handle) is the single most used knife in our house.

 

[JustinP]

I really like the finish on those Nashiji knives. Tempted to grab the petty with the wa handle myself.

 

[parbaked]

Love my Nashiji petty...worthy of a re-handle!

 

[esoo]

Part of my decision to go western handle was figuring that it would be easier to rehandle. That and it was almost a 1/3 more to order it wa handle .

 

[Corradobrit1]

Life is too short for ugly Western handles. Get that blade rehandled.

 

[McMan]

Love my Nashiji petty...worthy of a re-handle!

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Whoah! That made a lot of difference! Ironwood?

 

[Kgp]

Just received my Shi Han with custom handle by pcpken.

 

[Dylan]

^ Absolutely gorgeous

 

[CEH1]

Just received my Shi Han with custom handle by pcpken.[/QUOTE]

Awesome knife! I just checked out his Instagram page, some gorgeous looking stuff.

 

[pd7077]

So much for my attempts to downsize, but what can I say...I love me some cleavers [emoji23] Watanabe Kintaro-ame W#2 cleaver (227x110 / 447g)

 

[Andrew]

So much for my attempts to downsize, but what can I say...I love me some cleavers [emoji23] Watanabe Kintaro-ame W#2 cleaver (227x110 / 447g)

That's awesome looking! I'd love to hear your thoughts after some use, as I'm contemplating a cleaver too...

 

[thebradleycrew]

How big is too big? This knife is close. I just received my 320mm Raquin gyuto. 145sc/wrought iron, micarta. It's a monster, and gorgeous.

 

[Migraine]

320mm, holy ****

 

[thebradleycrew]

I literally don't know if I can use it (properly) at that size. It's this one: http://www.bryan-raquin.com/product/chef-knife
340 grams.

 

[Kippington]

At 320mm with normal heel height it looks like a suji lol

 

[parbaked]

I really like that micarta wa-handle!