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[itzjustchris1]

I was thinking hard about it when I saw it on Tetogi, but can’t find any reviews anywhere. Have you actually tried the knife? If so, how does it compare to your other ginsan?

I’ve only used my fully mirror polished once. Not a laser cut but it gives me that some what workhorse feel. Doesn’t feel brittle like the Kikuchiyo x Izo. If want a better performing Ginsan then I suggest to get the Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo. The Rou doesn’t really get really as thin as the others maybe because of it’s finish.

 

[nhb22]

I’ve only used my fully mirror polished once. Not a laser cut but it gives me that some what workhorse feel. Doesn’t feel brittle like the Kikuchiyo x Izo. If want a better performing Ginsan then I suggest to get the Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo. The Rou doesn’t really get really as thin as the others maybe because of its finish.

Is Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo your best performing ginsan? I recently got a Hado and three Takadas in ginsan. Started to really like ginsan. I’m now basically looking for the best ginsan to try regardless of price.

 

[itzjustchris1]

Is Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo your best performing ginsan? I recently got a Hado and three Takadas in ginsan. Started to really like ginsan. I’m now basically looking for the best ginsan to try regardless of price.

This is how I would rank my Ginsan’s. This will change in due time. I have 2 more Ginsan’s coming maybe tomorrow but for now this is the ranks for me.

1. Hitohira Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo/Kagekiyo Ginsan Wide bevel
2. Kikuchiyo x Ren
3. Kagekiyo Ginsan (myojin)
4. Hado Ginsan
5. Kikuchiyo x Izo/Kagekiyo Ginsan Dam
6. Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Ginsan
7. Sakai Kikumori Choyo Ginsan(this would be higher if it was taller)

As for the kikuchiyo x rou I need more playing time with it. I have yet to use my Kikuchiyo x Rou Mirror polish (Not the Fully Mirror)

As for the Nigara Ginsan Kurozome…I enjoyed using it at work this past few days. The only problem im having is that the knife tend to get wedged its because probably of the etching and needs to be broken in but other than that it’s a good knife. It’s something different comparing it to my other Ginsan. Workhorse feels but cuts really good.

 

[nhb22]

This is how I would rank my Ginsan’s. This will change in due time. I have 2 more Ginsan’s coming maybe tomorrow but for now this is the ranks for me.

1. Hitohira Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo/Kagekiyo Ginsan Wide bevel
2. Kikuchiyo x Ren
3. Kagekiyo Ginsan (myojin)
4. Kikuchiyo x Izo/Kagekiyo Ginsan Dam
5. Sakai Kikumori Nakagawa Ginsan
6. Sakai Kikumori Choyo Ginsan(this would be higher if it was taller)

As for the kikuchiyo x rou I need more playing time with it. I have yet to use my Kikuchiyo x Rou Mirror polish (Not the Fully Mirror)

As for the Nigara Ginsan Kurozome…I enjoyed using it at work this past few days. The only problem im having is that the knife tend to get wedged its because probably of the etching and needs to be broken in but other than that it’s a good knife. It’s something different comparing it to my other Ginsan. Workhorse feels but cuts really good.

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Just ordered Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo. Interesting the kyuzo outperform much more expensive knifes. Not surprised though as I like my tanaka x kyuzo blue 1 very much. What new knifes did you get?

 

[itzjustchris1]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Just ordered Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo. Interesting the kyuzo outperform much more expensive knifes. Not surprised though as I like my tanaka x kyuzo blue 1 very much. What new knifes did you get?

I didn’t want to say it but nevermind. I have a Tadokoro Ginsan and Takada No Hamono Ginsan coming. Oh I edited the list up top by the way because I forgot about my Hado Ginsan. For a cheaper price with almost the same performance with Kyuzo, you should look into Kagekiyo Ginsan Wide bevel.

 

[FishmanDE]

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Holy Flash Gordon Batman!

 

[Gavva]

I didn’t want to say it but nevermind. I have a Tadokoro Ginsan and Takada No Hamono Ginsan coming. Oh I edited the list up top by the way because I forgot about my Hado Ginsan. For a cheaper price with almost the same performance with Kyuzo, you should look into Kagekiyo Ginsan Wide bevel.

My money is on the Takada no Hamono (Nakagawa) to crash that ranking

 

[itzjustchris1]

My money is on the Takada no Hamono (Nakagawa) to crash that ranking

Haha he doesn’t need to when he’s already on top with both of my best performing Ginsan’s but the TNH Suiboku Ginsan will take the top with the beautiful finish.

 

[Gavva]

That Suiboku finish on the ginsan in my opinion is nicer than on the B1.

 

[iammxm80]

Here’s my newest purchase. Nigara Hamono AS 240mm. I love that the cladding is starting to get a patina, and how the actual clad line isn’t. It gives almost a holographic appearance when you roll the knife in the light.

 

[Chef DB]

260 HardentKnives gyuto. Thickest knife out of the handle that I own but tapers into a very thin tip. Only diced an onion with it but it feels like a heck of a lot of knife for the money!

 

[A.Malcolm.ations]

260 HardentKnives gyuto. Thickest knife out of the handle that I own but tapers into a very thin tip. Only diced an onion with it but it feels like a heck of a lot of knife for the money!

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I really want to try his work soon. Great style and from what I’ve seen and heard… great performers too.

 

[nhb22]

I didn’t want to say it but nevermind. I have a Tadokoro Ginsan and Takada No Hamono Ginsan coming. Oh I edited the list up top by the way because I forgot about my Hado Ginsan. For a cheaper price with almost the same performance with Kyuzo, you should look into Kagekiyo Ginsan Wide bevel.

Thanks again. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Takada. As I mentioned, I recently bought three Takadas in ginsan - one suiboku, one kasumi and one HH all in ginsan…the HH and suiboku definitely cut better than the Hado I have…

 

[daddy yo yo]

TF Western Denka, red handle, 244 / 54 / 253g. Got this knife from a very kind person here on KKF - thank you so much!

 

[latetotheparty]

Got a Genovese Cleaver from Sanelli as an early graduation gift for myself.

 

[tostadas]

Got a Genovese Cleaver from Sanelli as an early graduation gift for myself. View attachment 281952

Cool shape, whats the part at the top of the front supposed to be used for?

 

[blokey]

Killing the victim first I suppose

 

[Juna]

Cool shape, whats the part at the top of the front supposed to be used for?

hammer? lol

 

[nhb22]

Got a Genovese Cleaver from Sanelli as an early graduation gift for myself. View attachment 281952

I'm curious what this thing does better than an axe

 

[latetotheparty]

Cool shape, whats the part at the top of the front supposed to be used for?

Here's the description: "A heavy cleaver (1.3kg), the Genovese is a rigid professional knife for cutting raw meat with bone, with a bone-breaking rear fender."

 

[Delat]

Cool shape, whats the part at the top of the front supposed to be used for?

Trapping your enemy’s sword in battle, or breaking their bones if they’re armored?

eta: Sorry for the ribbing @latetotheparty - we’re just kidding around. Congrats on graduating and gratz on the new cleaver.

 

[nhb22]

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My first cleaver, I finally know what people mean when the knife goes through by its own weight. I have had heavy knives but it’s really doesn’t compare…

bought this cleaver after seeing your post lol. one question for you - is the finish hard to clean? does food get stuck in the little holes?

 

[blokey]

Tangetsu stay true to its name, an elegant knife for a more civilized prep

 

[Tethien]

bought this cleaver after seeing your post lol. one question for you - is the finish hard to clean? does food get stuck in the little holes?

Not really, the holes are pretty smooth and not like a 90* with sharp points so food doesn’t really get in there, if it does it will be gone with a quick rinse

 

[itzjustchris1]

Tangetsu stay true to its name, an elegant knife for a more civilized prep
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Isn’t the Tangetsu like Tanaka x Kyuzo variant?

 

[blokey]

Isn’t the Tangetsu like Tanaka x Kyuzo variant?

Best I can say is Tangetsu is from Yauchi Hamono, rest is left to speculation. But they are all good knives. Tangetsu seems to sit longer tho

 

[nhb22]

Not really, the holes are pretty smooth and not like a 90* with sharp points so food doesn’t really get in there, if it does it will be gone with a quick rinse

awesome. good to hear. can't wait to get mine! thank you for your post. made my spend money lol

 

[M1k3]

Cool shape, whats the part at the top of the front supposed to be used for?

Extra weight at the front. A little more oomph/"go the **** through this frozen piece of meat!".

 

[fatboylim]

TF Western Denka, red handle, 244 / 54 / 253g. Got this knife from a very kind person here on KKF - thank you so much!

Is that the one bought in a bundle? If so, you beat me to it! I went in only for the Denka... Great find!

 

[HL99]

Some more Sakai bangers