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In stock here Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Gyuto 240mm
IIRC there is a CKTG thread talking about the differences between the blue#2 and ginsan versions. Imo, they were only differences seen because of the variation in all the mm's, i.e., the profile/grind/shape seems to be a little inconsistent and differs between each one (more than you would normally expect for a handmade knife). Not sure why that is, but I've never heard any complaints, so I guess whatever you get it will be good. My 240 is halfway between a laser and a mid-workhorse, like esoo's 210 was definitely more towards the workhorse side of things. Esoo's new 240 also has a more pronounced nose than mine, mine seems to drop more early on so the tip is shorter.
I guess she decides what she will make on the day
Not so sure, because I know a user who bought a blue#2 recently and it had a heel height 2mm lower than mine (49 vs 51). I've also heard of 48mm too, unless the ginsan is even lower than that.
Again, IIRC at least some of the Ginsans were coming in 47mm range and I've never heard of one over 49mm. MMs, at least the 240s, seem to range from 49 to 52. I know some of the 240 Aogamis were 25 g lighter than mine. I don't find the size or weight ranges particularly atypical for small workshop knives, larger enterprises like Sukenari or Yoshikane seem to manage tighter specifications but they probably have more industrial scale equipment.
Ah ok, that's interesting to know. Shame they are apparently not going to continue making them.
I agree. I'm not entirely on board with the proliferation of Konosuke lines over the past few years. Personally I would have kept and refined the MM line, assuming the smith is still available, and developed more of a house style identity rather than their somewhat scatter gun approach. However, I guess this business model is working for them.
Edit: I guess we're getting OT here, my apologies.
Bought it from Cutting Edge Knives,
they still have some in stock, Yoshikane Hamono SKD Gyuto 240mm
Weight: 178g
Hight at heel: 51mm
I think in part it is how she forged them and how Myojin grinds them. I like my 240 as it is a longer version of my 210.
My 240 is 188g.
My 240 clocks in at 50.5mm at the heel.
Yeah, it's a shame, but apparently she went on to motherhood, so this is all we get for the time being.
Thanks.
Did you get hit with VAT?
I have the tsuchime Skd which is great, but the 51 mm heel hight with Yoshikane grind intrigues quite a lot.
My wife allowed me a last knifepurchase before no more knives for a long time. Ordered a Shiro Kamo sg2 240 gyuto and a Takamura vg10 migaki 210 gyuto. Pics will come when they arrive 
Lets hope that the vg10 cuts as well as the R2 version.
Lets hope that the vg10 cuts as well as the R2 version.Yes, I had to pay VAT.
I actually ordered the knife in December, but It wasn’t shipped before the new year, and postal services charged me. Cutting Edge refunded me the VAT, as I had bought it when GB still was a part of the EU market..
j22582536
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Super excited for adding another 
into my collection: Shigefusa Kitaeji Sakimaru 300mm. My first time seeing it and didn’t know such thing even exist. The tip seems to be a bit shorter than a typical sakimaru, but I mean...it’s a shigefusa so can’t complain 
into my collection: Shigefusa Kitaeji Sakimaru 300mm. My first time seeing it and didn’t know such thing even exist. The tip seems to be a bit shorter than a typical sakimaru, but I mean...it’s a shigefusa so can’t complain
Shiro Kamo R2 "Orca" custom
I've really been wanting to try a Kamo for a long time after hearing a lot of great things about his work. I came across the "Orca" profile, which is essentially a cross between a bunka and santoku with a more pronounced belly. Its a design exclusive to Damastmesser handgeschmiedet Schleifsteine Schneidebrett Küchenmesser - the website explains it as: Swiss Design by Messerimport Röllin GmbH
Made in Japan from Shiro Kamo.
Anyways, this has instantly become one of my favorite knives. Its is an absolute laser, I've never experienced such an effortless push/pull cut before. The F&F is amazing and its so sharp and light its super fun to work with. I typically like a bit more of a wh grind, but dont think i could find a better laser out there. Absolutely LOVE the handle and balance is a perfect pinch grip for me.
Steel: R2 core (not sure on the cladding)
Blade thickness : 2.8-1.2 mm tapering
Blade height: 51mm
Hardness of the cutting edge: 63-64 HRC
Bevel: 50/50 Honba-Zuke on both sides
Handle: Colored stabilized poplar grain with white reindeer bone
Weight: 155 grams
I've really been wanting to try a Kamo for a long time after hearing a lot of great things about his work. I came across the "Orca" profile, which is essentially a cross between a bunka and santoku with a more pronounced belly. Its a design exclusive to Damastmesser handgeschmiedet Schleifsteine Schneidebrett Küchenmesser - the website explains it as: Swiss Design by Messerimport Röllin GmbH
Made in Japan from Shiro Kamo.
Anyways, this has instantly become one of my favorite knives. Its is an absolute laser, I've never experienced such an effortless push/pull cut before. The F&F is amazing and its so sharp and light its super fun to work with. I typically like a bit more of a wh grind, but dont think i could find a better laser out there. Absolutely LOVE the handle and balance is a perfect pinch grip for me.
Steel: R2 core (not sure on the cladding)
Blade thickness : 2.8-1.2 mm tapering
Blade height: 51mm
Hardness of the cutting edge: 63-64 HRC
Bevel: 50/50 Honba-Zuke on both sides
Handle: Colored stabilized poplar grain with white reindeer bone
Weight: 155 grams
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DHL delivered this today - I ordered it Monday afternoon from JCK and it arrived in Mesa, Arizona on Thursday! Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan petty, stainless clad white #1 which comes from Teruyasu Fujiwara.
I ordered a plain magnolia saya to go with it. Somehow, between the time I placed the order and JCK fulfilled it, they ran out of the saya stock. Koki-san took care of me though - he upgraded the order to a lacquer saya at no extra charge!
I ordered a plain magnolia saya to go with it. Somehow, between the time I placed the order and JCK fulfilled it, they ran out of the saya stock. Koki-san took care of me though - he upgraded the order to a lacquer saya at no extra charge!
Good price on those
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Yoshikane SKD Nashi 240 from Carbon.
Really impressed with this knife.
Love the profile and and large flat spot.
Would thoroughly recommend this knife for anyone that loves a flatter profile and doesn’t want to deal with a highly reactive carbon steel.
OOTB edge was great and easily plowed through a box of ripe tomatoes.
Really impressed with this knife.
Love the profile and and large flat spot.
Would thoroughly recommend this knife for anyone that loves a flatter profile and doesn’t want to deal with a highly reactive carbon steel.
OOTB edge was great and easily plowed through a box of ripe tomatoes.
A chef knife and a parer from a young German maker
Simon Herde
I don't like most paring knives, be it the handle and way to grip or the profile being too flat or the tip too high. So when I ordered the Chef knife I added a Parer since I liked the look of them. I rarely use paring knives but I quite like this one and it's beautiful.
Simon Herde
I don't like most paring knives, be it the handle and way to grip or the profile being too flat or the tip too high. So when I ordered the Chef knife I added a Parer since I liked the look of them. I rarely use paring knives but I quite like this one and it's beautiful.
Chef knife:
slight convex, Allrounder
steel: AEB-L
handle: Camelthorn with black G10 spacer and Reindeer antlers
edge lenth: 235mm
height: 54mm
weight: 204g
spine: 2,9mm ; middle 2,0 ; 1cm before tip: 0,6mm
Paring:
steel: 1.4112
habdle: Ziricote
edge length: 9cm
weight: 51g
slight convex, Allrounder
steel: AEB-L
handle: Camelthorn with black G10 spacer and Reindeer antlers
edge lenth: 235mm
height: 54mm
weight: 204g
spine: 2,9mm ; middle 2,0 ; 1cm before tip: 0,6mm
Paring:
steel: 1.4112
habdle: Ziricote
edge length: 9cm
weight: 51g
Another one here in such a short time. Nice!
I have the tsuchime and it's quite magnificent. Seems very similar except for the Nashiji finish.
VicWire got his from Cutting Edge and there's been some interest in the possible differences these nashijis might have compared with different vendors.
So to compare it would be great to hear the weight and heel hight on that beauty?
Also If some one has one from K&S would be great to get those specs too.
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Jason183
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Carter Apprentice(Andrew Adam) slicer 240mm, White 1 stainless clad, bought from the KKF member, looking forward to try my first Western Maker knife.
PS: After few test cutting, I was amazed by it’s cutting feel, absolutely a high performance knife, out of all lasers I have tried(Kono hd2, GS+Togatta, Shibata Kotetsu), Carter slicer easily the top 2, maby top 1, have to see how the edge holds up and sharpen abilities compared to my Kono Hd2.
PS: After few test cutting, I was amazed by it’s cutting feel, absolutely a high performance knife, out of all lasers I have tried(Kono hd2, GS+Togatta, Shibata Kotetsu), Carter slicer easily the top 2, maby top 1, have to see how the edge holds up and sharpen abilities compared to my Kono Hd2.
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Dude that handle looks sooo good on the hinoura. Great match up. Did it shift the balance back a bit? I remember you showing me the balance point being insanely far forward
Just a bit back, but it’s still pretty forward which is good. Balance point is right at the second kanji.
Get a Sigma Select stone or two and your worries are over. I have the K&S version Shiro Kamo suminigashi R2 and Takamura R2. Makes life so much easier. I use those stones for all my SS knives and Hap40 too. Happy days!
They're made for hard and difficult to sharpen powder steels. So they are fast stones and if you're not paying attention could be easy to damage a knife.
That Shiro Kamo Arashi looks great!
