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[ReiHamono]

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Elder Dos Santos

249mm x 56mm x 5mm
Core is 1095
Damascus; iron and 15n20
Jacaranda handle

 

[Brian Weekley]

After a significant search BST yielded a long sought after B Grind by Dan Bidinger. Thanks to an upcoming wedding this work horse version was released by its owner to help fund said wedding. Hmmmm … some would say “silly boy” … new wife … Bidinger B Grind? I would find that a tough choice. But then I’ve been blessed? with three wives and at this point only one B Grind. Enough said … a few more pics …

A quick look at the specs …

Blade length …250mm
Edge length … 249mm
Depth at heel … 55mm
Thickness measured at spine … 3.95mm at heel, 2.99mm mid blade, 1.11mm 1” from tip
Weight … 232gms
Steel … 52100 (possibly my favourite steel)
Handle … ivory paper micarta, black acacia, maroon G10 and copper hardware … yikes!

It’s hard to describe the quality of this knife. It is clearly in a different league than virtually all of the knives in my collection … with the possible exception of my award winning Newham Damasteel Gyuto which might share equal billing. I have many other knives, some much more expensive. They are outstanding in their own right, but only the very top end match the originality of design with the quality of fit and finish and the absolutely first rate performance on the boards. The handle is beautifully designed and executed. The knife has superb balance. This knife is NOT a drawer Queen. It’s a performer in every sense of the word … it’s the complete package.

A last pic and a poorly shot video …

For those who have been following my contributions to the “Naughty Schoolboy” thread you will wonder because you will recognize this knife as being destined to participate in the Great Potato Slap Down with two other top performing food release pieces of forged steel magic. Well … there has been a change in participants … possibly an even greater vanquisher of starchy stiction.

Stay tuned … Santa WILL deliver.

 

[daddy yo yo]

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After a significant search BST yielded a long sought after B Grind by Dan Bidinger. Thanks to an upcoming wedding this work horse version was released by its owner to help fund said wedding. Hmmmm … some would say “silly boy” … new wife … Bidinger B Grind? I would find that a tough choice. But then I’ve been blessed? with three wives and at this point only one B Grind. Enough said … a few more pics …

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A quick look at the specs …

Blade length …250mm
Edge length … 249mm
Depth at heel … 55mm
Thickness measured at spine … 3.95mm at heel, 2.99mm mid blade, 1.11mm 1” from tip
Weight … 232gms
Steel … 52100 (possibly my favourite steel)
Handle … ivory paper micarta, black acacia, maroon G10 and copper hardware … yikes!

It’s hard to describe the quality of this knife. It is clearly in a different league than virtually all of the knives in my collection … with the possible exception of my award winning Newham Damasteel Gyuto which might share equal billing. I have many other knives, some much more expensive. They are outstanding in their own right, but only the very top end match the originality of design with the quality of fit and finish and the absolutely first rate performance on the boards. The handle is beautifully designed and executed. The knife has superb balance. This knife is NOT a drawer Queen. It’s a performer in every sense of the word … it’s the complete package.

A last pic and a poorly shot video …

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For those who have been following my contributions to the “Naughty Schoolboy” thread you will wonder because you will recognize this knife as being destined to participate in the Great Potato Slap Down with two other top performing food release pieces of forged steel magic. Well … there has been a change in participants … possibly an even greater vanquisher of starchy stiction.

Stay tuned … Santa WILL deliver.

What an intro!! And why does it not surprise me that this knife ended up in your hands, uhm, on your balcony with your cat!! Enjoy!!!

 

[Boynutman]

I think by now your fence deserves honorable mention in the knife racks thread.
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/show-me-your-racks.62522/

 

[KDSDeluxe]

Yesterday arrivings were crazy

 

[Gregmega]

New Baby arrived!
Birch and Bevel 230mm Gyuto
Wrought Iron + Apex Ultra

Nice knife. What an unfortunate name for a knife brand though.

 

[passionisto]

Carter Cutlery, Muteki Funayuki 162 mm, white #1, stainless clad by Adam Andrews, handle Arizona desert ironwood, black canvas micarta. I love this beauty.

 

[passionisto]

Mazaki white #2 Migaki Gyuto 240mm iron clad. After reading about it, I thought this would be an interesting knife to try next to my more delicate Masamoto KS.

 

[jedy617]

There's no show off your accessory thread so can I just leave this here... Sayas (and one handle) from Sean porter

Cocobolo+either amboyna or xylay for shig kasumi, Taz blackwood on togashi blue honyaki, ironwood for Kato workhorse, and ironwood for ikeda honyaki

 

[Gregmega]

There's no show off your accessory thread so can I just leave this here... Sayas (and one handle) from Sean porter

Cocobolo+either amboyna or xylay for shig kasumi, Taz blackwood on togashi blue honyaki, ironwood for Kato workhorse, and ironwood for ikeda honyaki

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Damn

 

[Steveleo]

Picked up this stunner today, 270mm Takada No Hamono HH in Blue 1. Looking forward to carving some prime rib with it tomorrow and getting that patina started.

 

[WifeNotUnderstand]

I've been waiting a long time till today to open as a Christmas present to myself, 240*58 Hado B1 Damascus. This is from the first 'prototype' batch and being local to Chefs Edge in Perth I managed to get this after multiple discussion with Ben and the team. I was told that the prototype batch was a little thicker and heaver than the production knives... mine comes in at 240g

I also managed to snag a while ago the 255 Migoto B1 Damascus - I wanted to share this as its the same idea executed differently both are B1, Damascus, forged finish Kurouchi, wide bevel, mono handle and yet they couldn't be more different in hand.

 

[BillHanna]

SicardSuji


Edit:SheffCut 270mm

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

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SicardSuji

And some Earlywood goodies!

 

[Brian Weekley]

Maybe the greatest Christmas ever!

There is a reason you see ten Yanick’s posted on BST for every knife by Dan Bidinger. That reason became very apparent to me the minute I picked up my new Budinger B Grind and put it to work. It is the complete package! The knife you aspire to and once in hand never to be sold except under the most dire of circumstances.

A few pics …

The fit and finish of Dan’s knife is more akin to fine jewelry. The design is simply useable art in its finest form The execution is flawless. Every curve and line is formed and placed perfectly. Every aspect has been finished and polished perfectly … every edge symmetrically polished. Let your eye trace the line on the handle through the copper rivets. In hand the knife is perfectly balanced in a pinch grip for me. At 255mm it’s longer than I normally reach for, yet light and easily maneuverable on the boards.

The Specs …

Blade length … 256mm
Edge length … 255mm
Depth at heel … 61mm
Thickness measured at spine … 4.57mm at heel, 3.14mm mid blade, .65mm 1” from tip
Weight … 226gms
Steel … AEBL
Grind … Bidinger “B” Grind
Handle … G10 and Spalted Maple with copper rivets.

When this knife became available from Dan, I immediately postponed my planned Great Potato Slapdown for the Naughty Schoolboy thread to include this knife. Stay tuned for that, because it’s in the works. Three knives from top makers designed specifically for outstanding food release … and nothing is worse for sticking to a blade than a past it’s prime russet potato. One knife … a proven top performer from the Schoolboy thread is also joining the Slapdown. Later today I’m going rummaging through snow covered gardens to find victims for the slap down.

Which isn’t to say that I haven’t put my new B Grind to work. Before my first eggnog I pulled out a giant Asian sweet carrot for a test in this review. Here’s a pic …

Note the difference between the giant sweet carrot and a normal carrot found in most kitchens. If anything is going to crack rather than cleave when assaulted by a blade it’s one of these giant babies.

A poorly shot video …

And another pic of the result …

As expected … perfect performance.

And finally a reminder for the Great Potato Slapdown upcoming by New Years. I understand some last minute stadium seating is still available for the event. Don’t miss out!

Merry Christmas All …

I can’t imagine a more enjoyable few minutes on Christmas morning than to welcome my new Bidinger to my KKF friends.

 

[Jeff]

Christmas present!

miyabi 90 mm (3 1/2”) Birchwood pairing knife! Love the SG2 !

 

[Jeff]

Christmas present!

miyabi 90 mm (3 1/2”) Birchwood pairing knife! Love the SG2 !

 

[Choppin]

Santa arrived 1 day late but I'm not too mad. First impressions are quite positive:

Kaeru 240 SS
I'm surprised by the grind - looks like an S-grind with lower bevels... curious to see how it performs. Overall the knife looks great considering the price.

Gengetsu 210 semistainless
Heftier than I thought. 150g and nice spine thickness, just a bit slimmer than my Toyama yet still thin BTE.

Goko Kogetsu 240 SK
Also more knife than I expected for the $. Feels great in hand and I actually like the mirror edge finish on monosteel.

 

[Justinv]

Gengetsu? Thats been out of stock for over 2 years I think.

 

[Keith Sinclair]

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Really like that handle, it compliments the blade perfect.

 

[Choppin]

Gengetsu? Thats been out of stock for over 2 years I think.

You are right. I got this from the recent post on BST. “New to me” I guess.

 

[Keith Sinclair]

View attachment 215600I think by now your fence deserves honorable mention in the knife racks thread.
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/show-me-your-racks.62522/

The well weathered top board is good for sticking heels in for photo shots.

 

[Gregmega]

Gengetsu? Thats been out of stock for over 2 years I think.

I went by JKI recently when they had a batch come in. As I was walking up to the shop I saw them literally rolling carts of boxes out to the USPS truck and I asked what was up and they responded ’Gengetsu stock arrived and sold out’

 

[Justinv]

I went by JKI recently when they had a batch come in. As I was walking up to the shop I saw them literally rolling carts of boxes out to the USPS truck and I asked what was up and they responded ’Gengetsu stock arrived and sold out’

I think I have had a notify me email in place since the Trump administration and have just heard crickets.

 

[Gregmega]

There’s a distinct possibility that you’re at the end of a very long list, perhaps they were all spoken for before they could make it to the sight. I’m still on lists from idk how many years at this point.

 

[Choppin]

There’s a distinct possibility that you’re at the end of a very long list, perhaps they were all spoken for before they could make it to the sight. I’m still on lists from idk how many years at this point.

Yeah I'm also surprised... I though the last Gengetsu restock had been like 2 years ago.

 

[Gregmega]

I promise this wasn’t a Bigfoot sighting, can only tell you what I saw. Didn’t realize they were that popular tbh, they’re on a different wave length to my tastes. I do know that some of their restock timeframes as crazy long tho.

 

[Justinv]

There’s a distinct possibility that you’re at the end of a very long list, perhaps they were all spoken for before they could make it to the sight. I’m still on lists from idk how many years at this point.

New bots are out that monitor shipping trucks and take the loot before it hits the website.

 

[Gregmega]

New bots are out that monitor shipping trucks and take the loot before it hits the website.

Really???

 

[Justinv]

Really???

Just kidding. Perhaps the terminator stopped by JKI to rearm.