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[bruce8088]

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TF Denka Chinese cleaver. I promise I will remove the sticker soon.
As a cleaver guy, I thought I’d pretty much seen it all, but this thing is amazing.

awesome!! let's see some choil shot from the heel side and front side too!

i raise you two!

 

[wind88]

awesome!! let's see some choil shot from the heel side and front side too!

i raise you two!

nice stock removal cleavers as a "wise" man had claimed.

 

[Corradobrit1]

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TF Denka Chinese cleaver. I promise I will remove the sticker soon.
As a cleaver guy, I thought I’d pretty much seen it all, but this thing is amazing.

Beefy

 

[Chamber]

Raquin Nakiri
185x67, 266g
145SupaClean

 

[big_adventure]

Raquin Nakiri
185x67, 266g
145SupaClean

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That's beautiful. How does it cut? Looks pretty thick behind the edge, maybe?

 

[Chamber]

That's beautiful. How does it cut? Looks pretty thick behind the edge, maybe?

I have only had the chance to cut up some cucumbers and an onion both of which it went through with ease. Haven't had the opportunity to try any carrots or potatoes yet to see if it wedges.

 

[big_adventure]

I have only had the chance to cut up some cucumbers and an onion both of which it went through with ease. Haven't had the opportunity to try any carrots or potatoes yet to see if it wedges.

Cool. I hope the performance equals the looks.

 

[Gregmega]

nice stock removal cleavers as a "wise" man had claimed.

Only had to pick through 235 to find the good one.

 

[MikeO]

New knives finally arrived from Tokyo and I am very happy with what Gaku picked out/finished for me.

245mm x 55mm Denka Gyuto and a 150mm Denka Petty. Gaku hit the sizing I asked for on the money.

How does the F&F look to y'alls eyes? Minus the grind on the bolsters and a slight flat spot on the pettty I think they came out pretty damn great.

 

[A.Malcolm.ations]

Dec 2020 batch on k&s. Saw someone else post some pics of one and I knew immediately that was the mazaki I wanted.View attachment 112554View attachment 112555View attachment 112556

That is a niiice profile. Absolutely beautiful. Love that blonde ferrule with the ebony too.

 

[IsoJ]

New knives finally arrived from Tokyo and I am very happy with what Gaku picked out/finished for me.

245mm x 55mm Denka Gyuto and a 150mm Denka Petty. Gaku hit the sizing I asked for on the money.

How does the F&F look to y'alls eyes? Minus the grind on the bolsters and a slight flat spot on the pettty I think they came out pretty damn great.

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You can cover the bevels with sharpie and touch lightly on high grit stone to see how the grind is doing

 

[daddy yo yo]

 

[ian]

Nice Denka! The overgrind in the middle doesn’t seem so bad by TF standards.

 

[timebard]

Brand new Wakui 240 from EE arrived today! Pictured with the rest of the Sanjo gang. Had to give it a quick try on an onion and it's feeling like a winner so far...

 

[JaVa]

Brand new Wakui 240 from EE arrived today! Pictured with the rest of the Sanjo gang. Had to give it a quick try on an onion and it's feeling like a winner so far...

Best 200$ I've ever spent!
The price / performance ratio is off the charts.

 

[Hz_zzzzzz]

Has been missing the feel of lasers (sold all but a Takamura santoku). Saw this Shibata R2 KS profile without handle ($230 is a deal IMO) and pulled the trigger. It’s nice. And I think Shibata has been improving as it is thinner behind the edge than my previous Shibatas.

Dimensions:
247 mm* 47.5 mm
108 gram without the handle; 154 gram with the burnt oak handle
2.05 mm thickness

 

[timebard]

Best 200$ I've ever spent!
The price / performance ratio is off the charts.

I'm hoping I can say the same but I did get the Yoshi next to it for sub-$200 on BST... hoping to put together a head-to-head review of these sometime soon. Despite how much love they get, it appears that no one has ever written up the Wakui in the Reviews subforum.

 

[Corradobrit1]

New knives finally arrived from Tokyo and I am very happy with what Gaku picked out/finished for me.

245mm x 55mm Denka Gyuto and a 150mm Denka Petty. Gaku hit the sizing I asked for on the money.

How does the F&F look to y'alls eyes? Minus the grind on the bolsters and a slight flat spot on the pettty I think they came out pretty damn great.

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Can't go wrong with a red handled Denka. The red matches the black Ku finish really well. What does the 240 weigh?

 

[Pamarill0]

Kemadi Bulat gyuto

just arrived today
Poplar custom saya
Blackhornbeam handle by Graydon

 

[MikeO]

Can't go wrong with a red handled Denka. The red matches the black Ku finish really well. What does the 240 weigh?

Yes sir, I agree! And she is a thick little lady - The 240 Gyuto is 280g on the money. The petty came in at 101g. The Gyuto definitely has some meat behind the edge that can be thinned down eventually.

But, the balance is perfectly 50/50 on the pinch grip as it stands with the bit of extra length/height. Not sure how much would come off with a regrind.... I really have little knowledge on that front.

 

[MikeO]

Kemadi Bulat gyuto

just arrived today
Poplar custom saya
Blackhornbeam handle by Graydon

A great looking knife, congrats on the pickup! I really like the simply insignia there.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Yes sir, I agree! And she is a thick little lady - The 240 Gyuto is 280g on the money. The petty came in at 101g. The Gyuto definitely has some meat behind the edge that can be thinned down eventually.

But, the balance is perfectly 50/50 on the pinch grip as it stands with the bit of extra length/height. Not sure how much would come off with a regrind.... I really have little knowledge on that front.

My 210 Denka lost 7g when it was thinned. But it was pretty svelte to begin with at 180g. I imagine your's might shed at least 20g+

 

[add]

Dec 2020 batch on k&s. Saw someone else post some pics of one and I knew immediately that was the mazaki I wanted.View attachment 112554View attachment 112555View attachment 112556

Shhh...

 

[tchan001]

Marius Smide 240x60mm Black Tiger Damascus integral bolster gyuto with bog oak handle.

 

[RockyBasel]

New knives finally arrived from Tokyo and I am very happy with what Gaku picked out/finished for me.

245mm x 55mm Denka Gyuto and a 150mm Denka Petty. Gaku hit the sizing I asked for on the money.

How does the F&F look to y'alls eyes? Minus the grind on the bolsters and a slight flat spot on the pettty I think they came out pretty damn great.

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It’s not just the looks, it’s also the performance - looking at them always makes me think that i “need” another Denka

 

[RockyBasel]

Marius Smide 240x60mm Black Tiger Damascus integral bolster gyuto with bog oak handle.
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Absolutely stunning integral!

 

[RockyBasel]

Received a delivery from France today “mais bien sure”

C130
280x60
280 gm
Soft steel clad
Water quenched
Hausmacht Sanmai
Finished on natural stones

So well balanced and the dimensions are congruent - so it actually feels nimble, easy to use in the hand, despite its imposing presence

Fantastic finish!. My first knife by Milan. I am very happy

 

[wind88]

A great looking knife, congrats on the pickup! I really like the simply insignia there.

Mitsubishi wants their trademark back

 

[RockyBasel]

I tried the Milan gravier in the kitchen tonight - amazing performer - big thanks to @tchan001 for introducing me to yet another amazing bladesmith

 

[JoelV]

Went with the yoshikane gyuto a few weeks ago and fell in love, so I had to get it a little brother!

SKD petty with custom handle