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[IsoJ]

A 270 Dalman purchased in March arrived today. 265 X 56 and 206 grams. In a pinch grip the balance point is at the end of the thumb, great feel and fit and finish. Going to have a nice workout tonight.
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Nice catch . I would have guessed it a bit heavier. What is the grind like?

 

[ian]

Sorry to go off-topic for a second.

New knife

Can you remind me who this maker is? I'm blanking on that logo atm.

 

[U2U]

The blade spine is thinner than I envisioned - dropping to under 2 mm by the balance point and this must have kept the weight down. Don't know what is typical for his knives. To my eye the grind looks flawless and every bit as well done as the Japanese made knives in my small collection. Finished to a much higher level of polish than, say, a Tinker Tank, and a touch more than a Haruyuki Yokuma Sujihiki. The cladding does come closer to the cutting edge than anything else I own or have seen in a well stocked local shop. The blade is very thin when viewed from the choil. Going to be really careful with this at first. Hope this helps...

 

[parbaked]

Can you remind me who this maker is? I'm blanking on that logo atm.

Raquin

 

[ian]

Raquin

Thanks. That was my guess, but I didn't see that logo on the knives on his website so was confused. Love to try one at some point, but haven't yet.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Thanks. That was my guess, but I didn't see that logo on the knives on his website so was confused. Love to try one at some point, but haven't yet.

What? I thought that was a joke.

 

[ian]

What? I thought that was a joke.

One can't have tried everything. And I've never seriously considered buying one, so I haven't paid much attention to the understated logo. So with only a blade shot, I wasn't sure.

Actually, I think it's a nice practice to include identifying info with all these BST posts. Kinda wish everyone would do that always. Basically every time I've seen a knife from a certain maker for the first time, it's been in this thread, so I've had many moments of "... hmm, what's that... ... ummm, that one looks awesome ...." etc... and only figured out later that I was seeing The Nine, or Kamon, or whatever. I think I'm guilty of posting a knife without identifying info once, but that's because I figured everyone could read the "Catcheside" written on the side.

It's funny. Early in my (actual) career, I was always afraid to ask stupid questions. But now that I've been doing math full time for like, what, 14 years(?) I've lost all of that and will just ask immediately if I don't understand something, even in a room filled with experts. Guess something similar's happening after being on KKF for a couple years.

 

[labor of love]

I wouldn’t be able to differentiate a dalman from half a dozen other makers on looks alone.

 

[parbaked]

One can't have tried everything.

You can try mine!

 

[TSF415]

What? I thought that was a joke.

Uh oh. Round 2?

 

[labor of love]

I wouldn’t be able to differentiate a dalman from half a dozen other makers on looks alone.

I didn’t mean for that to sound negative-and I don’t think it is.
Off the top of my head I can’t remember his makers mark.
I just agree that there’s a lot of makers I couldn’t identify without more information.

 

[Carl Kotte]

Does the choil on yours look like the one on mine?

A 270 Dalman purchased in March arrived today. 265 X 56 and 206 grams. In a pinch grip the balance point is at the end of the thumb, great feel and fit and finish. Going to have a nice workout tonight.
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[Donald Roe]

My newest knife buy
250mm Doc Smith From Zagreb Croatia honyaki in UHB20C at 64hrc, handle is stabilized two tone Purple Heart, white corian, and brass.
Instagram: @ docsmithknives

 

[Migraine]

Really cool hamon.

 

[ModRQC]

Each time I get a new knife and am happy with it, 3 billions members post knives that make it look like a rained down piece of dog poo.

 

[Luffy no nakama]

Hi guys, new member here .
i just received my Shigefusa Kurouchi santoku and nakiri, Jiro 240 mm Gyuto as well as Munetoshi 240 mm Gyuto. To be honest i havent hold them yet, still with my cousin since i am not sure if the delivery will arrive to my place.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Hi guys, new member here .
i just received my Shigefusa Kurouchi santoku and nakiri, Jiro 240 mm Gyuto as well as Munetoshi 240 mm Gyuto. To be honest i havent hold them yet, still with my cousin since i am not sure if the delivery will arrive to my place.


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Straight out the traps with some heavy hitters. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Luffy no nakama]

Straight out the traps with some heavy hitters. Welcome to the forum.

Thanks, yeah cost lost of arm and leg.

 

[pentryumf]

Sometimes.

Show me a craftsperson that's not eccentric or weird!
Hopefully the pc of that statement doesn't rub the wrong way.
Bourdain was an oddball and I would give a kidney to have had lunch with him.

 

[pentryumf]

Got my 220 S-grind gyuto from Orion Knife Works today. This thing is next level. It’s literally art....unbelievably sharp art. I couldn’t be happier.

@P.Smash : what type of steel?
That is a serious mf_badd ass cutter.

 

[U2U]

Does the choil on yours look like the one on mine?

This one? Only the shadow knows.

 

[M1k3]

Looks like it'd do a good job getting through a tomato skin. Then smashing the tomato.

 

[Carl Kotte]

This one? Only the shadow knows.
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Wow!!! They’re so non-identical

 

[Carl Kotte]

@U2U Your answer was the best answer I’ve got in my entire life.

 

[P.Smash]

I'm genuinely interested in what you think. It seems like a better looking competition to Shibata 180 bunka?


Congrats! That thing is gorgeous! Looks to be 55mm ish tall? Is it O1?

It’s right at 51mm and AEB-L. I have a Takeda Sasanoha that I “thought” was really sharp until I got this one. I sliced those tomatoes and was like “look Ma, no hands” lol. Never had a blade I could actually do that with. Sorry for the late reply. I can only see this on my phone right now for some reason. Thank you for the kind words. It’s really something special, fake hay and all

 

[P.Smash]

Picked up this Yoshimi Kato Santoku the other day from HomeButcher (that guy is cool af) and I love it.....but I have a stupid question. Will the dark etched edge start to patina or wear off? It’s blue paper #2 steel but I don’t own another blade with this finish. I hope it stays just like this. I think it looks cool as he11.
PS- this one came without any hay

 

[Supraunleaded]

Raquins arrived from @nakneker! Muchas gracias!
Raquin KT 220mm gyuto
Raquin 140mm honesuki

The feeling when you get all four railroads in Monopoly. Left to right:
140mm honesuki
180mm nakiri
220mm KT gyuto
250mm gyuto

Left: KT choil, Right: Standard gyuto choil

Shigefusa starter set:
270mm kasumi gyuto
135mm yo-kasumi petty

 

[nakneker]

Raquins arrived from @nakneker! Muchas gracias!
Raquin KT 220mm gyuto
Raquin 140mm honesuki


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The feeling when you get all four railroads in Monopoly. Left to right:
140mm honesuki
180mm nakiri
220mm KT gyuto
250mm gyuto

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Left: KT choil, Right: Standard gyuto choil

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Shigefusa starter set:
270mm kasumi gyuto
135mm yo-kasumi petty
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Raquins are special, there’s a reason why they last minutes in the BSTs. I’m glad they went to someone who appreciates what they have!

 

[Caleb Cox]

Picked up this Yoshimi Kato Santoku the other day from HomeButcher (that guy is cool af) and I love it.....but I have a stupid question. Will the dark etched edge start to patina or wear off? It’s blue paper #2 steel but I don’t own another blade with this finish. I hope it stays just like this. I think it looks cool as he11.
PS- this one came without any hay

The core steel will take some additional patina over time, but you'll maintain that contrast with the nickel and cladding steel. Thinning will abrade the darkened layer away, but the core steel can easily be etched again.

 

[P.Smash]

The core steel will take some additional patina over time, but you'll maintain that contrast with the nickel and cladding steel. Thinning will abrade the darkened layer away, but the core steel can easily be etched again.

Thank you!