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[SwampDonkey]

Yep, latest batch from Sugi. I'll post pics tomorrow on the board to show profile, it has a bit less flat spot than my old one.

A little late getting around to it @Molokai Livin' here is the side profile on the 2023 Mazaki 240. Good sized ~flat sweet spot, enough relief that you can flow into push cuts well.

Still getting used to it for onions but I think it's my best big carrot knife. Dead silent going through beefy bois, which was a nice surprise.

 

[mrmuffin]

I visited his workshop just last week. I just dropped in bc it was an unscheduled decision to go there, but if you want to make sure he is there (or not in the middle of something) at a specific time, or check in advance if he has something specific you want, you can message him on instagram. He is apparently very responsive and happy to chat (and in person he was super lovely). He has limited stock in his workshop at any given time, but he had multiple Suiboku gyutos for example, including at least one Tanaka forged 240 damascus Suiboku.

Super helpful. Thanks!

 

[Carbonara]

One week after my WTB post on BST I was able to secure two 240mm BNIB Konos Fujiyama. One FM W1 and one OG Fujiyama. I know Fujiyamas have been getting a lot of hate lately but the OG is definitely special and a keeper. The FM I’m not so sure (it feels very similar to my other Takadas). I might decide to sell this one back.

 

[esoo]

One week after my WTB post on BST I was able to secure two 240mm BNIB Konos Fujiyama. One FM W1 and one OG Fujiyama. I know Fujiyamas have been getting a lot of hate lately but the OG is definitely special and a keeper. The FM I’m not so sure (it feels very similar to my other Takadas). I might decide to sell this one back.View attachment 260343View attachment 260344View attachment 260345

The FM is by Myojin, the FT is by Takada.

 

[Carbonara]

The FM is by Myojin, the FT is by Takada.

Yep, did not get an FT. Got Fuji by Morihiro and FM

 

[jedy617]

I don't think it's hate as much as most don't see them worth a lot over MSRP. For MSRP they are stellar, at least to me

 

[Simply]

So about eddworks… handle fit and finish is immaculate, don’t know if I’ve felt a smoother handle. Can’t even slightly feel the pins, perfectly flush. Amazingly comfortable with the balance point just at the start of the makers mark. Well rounded spine and choil. Thick out of the handle then the blade disappears at the tip. Grind appears a bit asymmetrical but I have no qualms with it. Last but not least it looks stunning, be on the lookout for this guy. I have no doubts it’ll be a performer.

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Updating this after a ton of produce in case anyone is curious about the maker. Enamored, competes with knives 3x the cost. Almost falls through large onion with no force, horizontal cuts are effortless with the thin front 1/3 of the blade, great food release, drags through layers of peppers with no effort/sticking/moving. Super comfortable and perfect weight. Very mildly reactive taking a slight grey patina so far. Highly recommend.

 

[Genghis_F]

Things got a little out of hand in July and poor decisions were made, but I got no regrets!
Lt to Rt

Jikko 270 yanagibi w2
Jiro 210 sujihiki #483
Hitohira Togashi wide bevel damascus w1
Takada forged by Nakagawa suminagashi b1
Tadokoro shiro Nakiri w1
Takada Nakiri w3
Shinichi asano 24 mm Kiridashi
Ishido Hideo 18 mm Kiridashi
Kamon 230 mm Blackout K tip Gyuto 1.2519 tungsten steel
Kemadi 220 Gyuto iron clad Damascus bulat core
Tomota higo no kamo

 

[jedy617]

jeez

 

[esoo]

Yep, did not get an FT. Got Fuji by Morihiro and FM

Surprised that you say that say the FM is like the Takada - Myojin's grind is quite different on the sample of both that I've experienced

 

[jedy617]

I don't notice a huge difference either. Just very thin convex

 

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[enrico]

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This makes me need a honyaki with the outline of a cat on the hamon

 

[user 16756]

This makes me need a honyaki with the outline of a cat on the hamon

I will buy this

 

[esoo]

I don't notice a huge difference either. Just very thin convex

Interesting. The only FM gyuto I had was very light (120g) so was thin convex like a Takada (but Takada is better at that thin in my experience). I expected the heavier ones to have the more typical Myojin grind

 

[jedy617]

I did just get my first takada a few weeks ago, I need to do a little more A B testing for sure

 

[Carbonara]

Interesting. The only FM gyuto I had was very light (120g) so was thin convex like a Takada (but Takada is better at that thin in my experience). I expected the heavier ones to have the more typical Myojin grind

The FM is light at 160g and super thin. The Takada is around there too. Both super thin and light. The look and feel is very similar but the F&F is better in the Takada. The size is more generous on the FM. I have a 240mm Tetsujin but that thing weights 215g and it’s a complete different beast.

I need to do some testing but for now these are my early impressions.

 

[timebard]

Finally dipping a toe into damascus blades with a pretty sweet Goldeband 240. Haven't been able to get good detail shots but there's some banding on the core steel that adds even more visual depth.

 

[nickrut]

That thing is gorgeous. How does she cut?

 

[timebard]

That thing is gorgeous. How does she cut?

I've only had a chance to do a really quick test prep but first impressions are good! Really like the ergonomics of the profile and hybrid western handle. Grind is quite nice but the edge needs a touch up so I'll reserve judgement for once I get a chance to refresh it properly.

 

[M1k3]

This makes me need a honyaki with the outline of a cat on the hamon

"Full Moon over Hello Kitty"

 

[blokey]

This makes me need a honyaki with the outline of a cat on the hamon

 

[blokey]

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Courtesy of
https://twitter.com/forgingkatana

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Nigara As 180mm Kiritsuke Nakiri from @TokushuKnife. Those guys are awesome! Answered my questions promptly and with just the info I was looking for. Shipping (free) was super fast too. Ordered Friday afternoon and here less than 72hrs later.

Sorry the pics are a little washed out.

 

[tostadas]

Got a second one, this time in a smaller size. One of my most useful tools for handle making.

 

[nexus1935]

Got a second one, this time in a smaller size. One of my most useful tools for handle making.View attachment 260626

Where did you pick that up @tostadas ?

 

[Choppin]

Where did you pick that up @tostadas ?

@tostadas +1. love the handle and overall F&F

 

[Logan A.]

I don’t have a knife problem. I have a cutting problem and a knife solution!
Both Jiro 210 Sujihiki

 

[crocca86]

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I don’t have a knife problem. I have a cutting problem and a knife solution!
Both Jiro 210 Sujihiki

Which shop are this from mate?

 

[tostadas]

Where did you pick that up @tostadas ?

John perry. These are the best tang broaches out there. Not cheap but worth every penny.

@tostadas +1. love the handle and overall F&F

Yea these are nicely made. I think it's a walnut handle with high quality tool steel