They’re sexy aren’t they??
AF, bro!
The patina develops slowly and beautifully. I also love this small island on the left side by the tip, very cute!
They’re sexy aren’t they??
I know that little guy… I miss him lolAF, bro!
The patina develops slowly and beautifully. I also love this small island on the left side by the tip, very cute!
don't worry, he's in good handsI know that little guy… I miss him lol
I know and appreciate the makers, but if if one was unfamiliar, I feel they could be forgiven for assuming that was more of a Japanese gang - given the handles, profiles and finishes.The French gang
Is this from the Tosho 22?
I’ve had an eye on Lisch‘s work since @stereo.pete has sold his in 2014. His Lisch gyuto is one of the few knives I regret not buying…View attachment 181322
When an opportunity arose to add a Damascus Gyuto by David Lisch to my collection I jumped at it. It arrived yesterday and made the trade of my treasured Hinoura River Jump less painful. As I expected it’s a gorgeous example of Lisch’s work. It is forged Damascus pattern steel using 15n20-1080 steel. It features a blade length of 246mm and a blade length of 245mm. It is 56mm deep at the heel and tapers in thickness from 5.3mm at the heel, 2.34mm mid blade and 1.04mm 1” from the tip. All thickness measurements were made at the blade’s spine. The knife weighs in at 330gms. Fit and finish is absolutely first class as would be expected from a maker of this stature.
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As with all my knives there is no free ride. No drawer queens. I put my new Lisch to work on tonight’s dinner prep. Lots of choppy choppy.
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What a great experience. Lisch forges a blade that’s more than a pretty face. As a sizeable knife with good weight the Lisch was a delight to use and made short work of prepping everything it “touched”. In the “potato event” (not shown) it ranked close to the top. A few recalcitrant school boys. What did surprise me was how the knife handled the carrot. I prepped a large Asian sweet carrot and one would expect substantial “cracking” given the substantial nature of the blade. Surprise, surprise … not a trace of cracking. In fact the Lisch handled the thick carrot without missing a beat.
Of course much is expected of a knife having the high stature of my new Damascus Lisch. I’m happy to report that the knife delivered in all respects. A perfect addition to my knife family.
Now all I have to figure out is how long it’s going to be before I can replace my treasured River Jump. One consolation is that I know it went to a good home.
Saw some hap40 Sukenari on sale at Sugi right now, how do you like the knife?Added a voodoo k-tip Sukenari 240.
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With its blingier ZDP big brother.
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I've shilled Matsutani couple times, but they are really underrated probably due to their size selections. If I remember correctly Matsutani brothers also owns Ryusen.Got this 180 Masutani VG10 gyuto today and had a quick test cutting session. I bought it as a portable beater for camping but this thing is ridiculously good for $75. It’s so thin behind the edge and so well balanced for a 180 western handle knife (see pictures below). The grind is even right-handed by having a slightly concave grind on the left side and a little convex-to-flat grind on the right side. The food release is surprisingly decent due to that grind for a laser.
I think its performance to price ratio is comparable to Takamura chromax if not better.
Measurements:
180 mm*44 mm
1.75-1.8 mm spine
136 gram
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She definitely has no problems fitting in her jeans Tyler...They’re sexy aren’t they??
Loves a plain hard leather strop no pressure to finish in my experience....Joining the bandwagon!
Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Stainless Clad 240mm Gyuto
FIVE DAYS?! HOW?I finally decided to see for myself. I was surprised it got here so quickly, 5 days.
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It helped me get an onion caramelizing on the range, and make my daughter a tomato, basil, and mozzarella sammich, so only limited observations so far. It is heavy compared to my other gyutos, no surprise there, with the full tang and workhorse profile. This is the first yo handled knife I've acquired in a very long time. I haven't noticed any imperfections, I think I will enjoy using this guy. Not sure what the unhemmed fabric is about that came with, but it is funky...
Hence the acronym. TFFIVE DAYS?! HOW?
@tylerleach and I both ordered direct weeks (months?) ago and are still waiting! Anyway, congrats!
As in: (What)"The F*&k?" Or I don't get it.Hence the acronym. TF
You got it. Absolutely.As in: (What)"The F*&k?" Or I don't get it.
That's whack, as the kidz say.FIVE DAYS?! HOW?
@tylerleach and I both ordered direct weeks (months?) ago and are still waiting! Anyway, congrats!
Don't remember that post, but have a 240 Denka on steep discount from Sugi on the way so I will be placated.Maybe the grumpy man himself saw your post mocking his face and decided to hand out divine judgement.
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