Just got this Black Lotus 257x61mm, 1.2519 ore and koa handle.
Pics are from Jeffs IG.
Pics are from Jeffs IG.
Tell Yanick to put two boxes in the next shipmentI got the first Yannick - but it did not come in a box - where do I get a box? Any advice would be appreciated
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Got the package from Watanabe Shinichi today. 225mm Gyuto and 150mm petty.
DHL was shockingly effective – shipped from Sanjo on Thursday and delivered on Friday.
I don't think he has boxes and I don't know how many wastern makers has boxes included with the knives...Yanick has boxes? Not from my experience buying from him twice.
May I ask how much the upgraded handle on the 225 cost along with shipping? That looks like the perfect knife
I don't think he has boxes and I don't know how many wastern makers has boxes included with the knives...
I was charged the same as @xxxclx the last order I made with him. 9,000JPY for burnt chestnut handle and 3,800JPY DHL shipping.May I ask how much the upgraded handle on the 225 cost along with shipping? That looks like the perfect knife
DittoHis handle upgrades are absolutely ridiculous. He coaxed me into a Marko inspired upgrade on my last custom and a 210 petty quickly became a 500+ dollar knife -because I agreed to it before seeing the price. I do like my little collection of Wats but I don’t think I’ll be back for more. 150$ handle up-charge was a tough pill to swallow.
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I almost agree, but I was expecting an 86$ price tag for what he offered and was shocked with nearly double. I’d have taken a plastic ferrule and figured out something myself domestically thru Cody or Graydon- not calculating shipping as I recognize that’s the price we all pay for convenience. Hell, even Jon at JKI has chestnut most the time, I’d even have been gone with a castoff from someone else’s. It’s more of a principal thing and what I’ve come to see as Sin’s business practices. All good, just not what I expected. And to be fair it’s a super unique little knife, and among the last of his carbon sold.I don't think I would do a $150 handle from Wat however the burnt chestnut at $86 is not nearly as bad. I don't know if you could have equivalent outsourced for less, especially if you add shipping costs. He will also do a octagonal shaped Enju for $67.
Love this. Did you order direct from TF?Custom TF cleaver. 200x100mm, about 455.5g, stainless clad denka finish but with white 1 steel (maboroshi) core. It has a usable profile and cuts well ootb (compared to moritaka, hiromoto, misono cleavers I’ve tired before) but will go for a tuneup and saya soon
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Yes, I took the advise of some friends and order a TF directly, almost went for a “custom” cleaver from elsewhere but decided on the TF and am glad I did.Love this. Did you order direct from TF?
Custom TF cleaver. 200x100mm, about 455.5g, stainless clad denka finish but with white 1 steel (maboroshi) core. It has a usable profile and cuts well ootb (compared to moritaka, hiromoto, misono cleavers I’ve tired before) but will go for a tuneup and saya soon
I really like the look of his knives - how do you find it in use?I also know EM knives has boxes produced for him.
You can either ask him or get a wooden box made for your knives.
Or what I already did, take a nice wooden wine box and make a knife box out of it.
I love that stool - it’s a wooden screw, and you are looking at the top of the screw - adjusts height. Made out of solid walnutmake one out of that stool
I had the chance to try one of his knives. I really liked it, was a more Custom Workhorse. Profile suited me for push cut and a bit rocking. Fit and finish was great. Nice distal taper, good balance between food release and wedging. Overall quite clean knives. Lead me to placing a Custom order.I really like the look of his knives - how do you find it in use?
Sadly his books are closed.I had the chance to try one of his knives. I really liked it, was a more Custom Workhorse. Profile suited me for push cut and a bit rocking. Fit and finish was great. Nice distal taper, good balance between food release and wedging. Overall quite clean knives. Lead me to placing a Custom order.
Digging that handle.https://japanesechefsknife.com/coll...-no-1-series-frkzw1-3-wa-santoku-180mm-7-inch
Picked one of these up a little while back to see what they were about. Overall the fit and finish was meh, needed thinning behind the edge, spine rounded, and the handle was quite undesirable. Had my boy Fred a.k.a @birdsfan alter the tang and do a slim western out of Cyprus burl. I am overall very happy with it now, his handles are great!
Good call. Awesome TF and no wonky heelYes, I took the advise of some friends and order a TF directly, almost went for a “custom” cleaver from elsewhere but decided on the TF and am glad I did.
Amazing cleaver! I almost sprang for one too after looking at Ricky's.Custom TF cleaver. 200x100mm, about 455.5g, stainless clad denka finish but with white 1 steel (maboroshi) core. It has a usable profile and cuts well ootb (compared to moritaka, hiromoto, misono cleavers I’ve tired before) but will go for a tuneup and saya soon
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