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Spot on - I have not used the honyaki, but this one, I decided have to - I mean it is made for cutting
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Finally tracked one down
Karol Karyś Chinese Cleaver
195 mm x 100mm
1.2419 mono
380 gm
Karol Karyś Chinese Cleaver
195 mm x 100mm
1.2419 mono
380 gm
It was YOUUU. I really wanna get one as well. Please share your thoughts on performance!
Jville
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Super Jelly, are you cleaver guy?
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Bidinger 245mm
Milan 240mm
Both of these were suppose to be catch and sell (after the acquisition of a knife on my wishlist)
But I suppose one is sniped already
Milan
Bidinger
But man, does Dan Bidinger make an amazing knife.
Generally I’ve found that smiths make a variety of geometries and I tend to gravitate to specifics of them. But I really like all of Dan’s variations and they all cut like what I’d imagine my ideal version of a laser/midweight/workhorse would cut like. Variations of smooth cutting correlating back to a balance of food release.
Milan 240mm
Both of these were suppose to be catch and sell (after the acquisition of a knife on my wishlist)
But I suppose one is sniped already
Milan
Bidinger
But man, does Dan Bidinger make an amazing knife.
Generally I’ve found that smiths make a variety of geometries and I tend to gravitate to specifics of them. But I really like all of Dan’s variations and they all cut like what I’d imagine my ideal version of a laser/midweight/workhorse would cut like. Variations of smooth cutting correlating back to a balance of food release.
My recent pick ups are quite contrasting.
First duo:
Yamato Oboro and Kon-Gou 225mm gyutos
Second duo:
Homi Kajiya Santoku and Mikami Hamono Bunka-Bochou
First duo:
Yamato Oboro and Kon-Gou 225mm gyutos
Second duo:
Homi Kajiya Santoku and Mikami Hamono Bunka-Bochou
Lol
Got a email of drop and was waiting on it
First cleaver available in a while
I’ll definitely report back
Love cleavers, I’ve collected a few
my mother used one for everything, I’m certainly not as facile as she was
Also love Karol’s aesthetic
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Kagekiyo Blue 1 dammy 240
Mikeadunne
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Care to share a little more about the first duo
Sure! Here are the product page links, but basically White #2 225mm Gyutos with beautiful fit and finish by unknown Sakai craftsmen. One has a full Kasumi and the other migaki finish. The grind on them, there is a slight difference based on the test cuts I did. They make me think of Kono and Takada in that beautiful lasery way.
Yamato Oboro White #2 Gyuto 225mm Ho Wood Handle (With Sheath)
We are pleased to introduce a new brand of knives: Yamato. The young and energetic craftsmen are producing two lines in White #2 carbon steel so far. Kon-gou and Oboro. The Kon-gou series feature a Migaki finish with a natural stone finish by the cladding line. The Oboro features a thinner...
www.toshoknifearts.com
Yamato Kon-gou White #2 Gyuto 225mm Ho Wood Handle (With Sheath)
We are pleased to introduce a new brand of knives: Yamato. The young and energetic craftsmen are producing two lines in White #2 carbon steel so far. Kon-gou and Oboro. The Kon-gou series feature a Migaki finish with a natural stone finish by the cladding line. The Oboro features a thinner...
www.toshoknifearts.com
I’m not sure what is up with them as it seems Tosho didn’t have many (any?) other than mine.
how do you like the Mikami and the Homi Kajiya?
also, what size is the Mikami? I got a 165 bunka recently, super stoked with it
I really like the Mikami so far. It is 167mm. Very nice performance. I will probably trade out the handle. The Homi Kajiya (165mm)needs a sharpening before I can judge it properly.
Those Yamato are super cute. Love that classic sakai F&F with the double blonde handles. Timeless and elegant looking.
tim huang
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well more than just knife
I almost bought that petty few weeks ago from Protooling
tim huang
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them i am really luck hahaha
185mm Shibata bunka, matches my 130mm Shibata ko bunka. Seller’s image.
And 1,800g ‘chocolate box’ of ungraded Mikawa/shiro nagura (though the figured one center left may well be an amakusa, a fine grit sandstone like a Hindostan). The cubical ones tend to be koma. Won this lot this morning for 7 cents/g, though shipping will bump that up a little. It will be fun grading them. Seller’s image.
And 1,800g ‘chocolate box’ of ungraded Mikawa/shiro nagura (though the figured one center left may well be an amakusa, a fine grit sandstone like a Hindostan). The cubical ones tend to be koma. Won this lot this morning for 7 cents/g, though shipping will bump that up a little. It will be fun grading them. Seller’s image.
ThirdJewel
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210 Itto Ryu Gyuto by Wakui, featuring some patina from dinner prep.
Initial thoughts. The handle leeched dye as soon as I wiped it with a towel and was installed crooked. It is quite a bit lighter than my older 240 (148 vs 195 grams) but consistent with product specs. Finish wise the tsuchime is not as pronounced and there is a bit more nashiji, when compared to my 240. Like all Wakui it performs well and the spine and choil were nicely rounded.
Overall, super impressed for $120 + Tax.
Initial thoughts. The handle leeched dye as soon as I wiped it with a towel and was installed crooked. It is quite a bit lighter than my older 240 (148 vs 195 grams) but consistent with product specs. Finish wise the tsuchime is not as pronounced and there is a bit more nashiji, when compared to my 240. Like all Wakui it performs well and the spine and choil were nicely rounded.
Overall, super impressed for $120 + Tax.
Bensonhai
Troll Killer!
Time with this one was short, just wanted to see what it was like. More like a pit stop but should be on it’s way to a nice home soon.
A little different to the other Myojin knives I’ve held
Konosuke MM Aogami #2 - 201mm
A little different to the other Myojin knives I’ve held
Konosuke MM Aogami #2 - 201mm
Bensonhai
Troll Killer!
Kamon Production v2. I remember when I just got to this forum and really had my eyes set on one of these. Finally got the chance. Really good balance and thin in all the right places. Excited to try it out
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Finally got one in Migaki
TxK EH 240mm
TxK EH 240mm
Mikeadunne
Senior Member
****!
Thanks for pulling the trigger on this. You saved me money. I was about to buy this but when I checked online and it was gone.
Hey buddy, hope things are heading back in a good direction for you.
Thank you. Just taking 1 day at a time with the typhoon recovery.