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Ahh had no idea that's a shame.PirateShip only originates shipments from the US.
Ahh had no idea that's a shame.PirateShip only originates shipments from the US.
Agreed. Nothing to see here. Typical TF wabisabiism. As for the marks on the Ku finish? Take a look at examples of Kato Ku blades. I don't hear anyone returning their knives for an inconsistency in the Ku skin. In fact I think its a sign of originality and authenticity, being a product of forging not an application of faux Ku paint.Doesn't look used to me. I'd say it's typical of tf f&f.
I'd check to see that there's decent amount of core exposed along the entire edge on both sides.
Look down the spine of the blade from the butt of the handle, and make sure it doesn't veer off in one direction or the other. Flip the knife upside down and do the same for the edge. Then turn the knife around and check spine and edge alignment from the pointy side looking toward the handle.
You can check the grind by laying a credit card along the blade face, perpendicular to the edge. Rock it back and forth at various points along the blade and check to see where light peeks through. It will give you an idea of where the blade is convex, concave, or flat. And see if that's to the level of consistency that you expect.
Like the look of that knife. I saw Mazaki blades on JCK without handle. Black NashijiMazaki 240mm Gyuto Kurouchi finish. Best OTB sharpness I've seen. I cut up some meat and didn't notice any patina forming at all which is VERY odd for W#2. I don't see any lacquer finish either.
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Compared to my 240 - its substantially bigger and heaver
Raquin Nakiri
181x57mm @ 193g
145sc, Kasumi Finished
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Hopped on the Munetoshi 240 wagon for a ride. I've only cut some carrots but I'm really pleased, it feels kind of like a beefier Kochi though the heel has more curve so it flows all the way through cuts really comfortably. Came sharp enough to shave hair out of the box. Side by sides with my Kochi 240 for reference. I'm excited to go squash bustin with this one
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no cracking on carrots? I have the same Kochi so I'm curious to how they compare... was hesitant to buy a Mune due to reviews saying it's a bit wedgyHopped on the Munetoshi 240 wagon for a ride. I've only cut some carrots but I'm really pleased, it feels kind of like a beefier Kochi though the heel has more curve so it flows all the way through cuts really comfortably. Came sharp enough to shave hair out of the box. Side by sides with my Kochi 240 for reference. I'm excited to go squash bustin with this one
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No cracking carrots but I also only had the fairly small TJs ones not the biggins from the farmers market I like to use for wedge tests. I want to set a meat patina before getting in to my usual heavy onion/shallot/garlic diet but it does taper pretty nicely.no cracking on carrots? I have the same Kochi so I'm curious to how they compare... was hesitant to buy a Mune due to reviews saying it's a bit wedgy
I too have Tanaka-itis…..I, too, have suffered from Tanaka-itis.
This one arrived in time for x-mas wrapping..
190 gm
242x55 mm
Bocot handle with bog oak spacer
135 Cr3 honyaki
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thoughts on the knife, any comparisons?Just got this beauty yesterday!! Majime limited edition!
My membership application has been consistently deniedOooh yeah. @RockyBasel Welcome to the exclusive Yanick Honyaki Club. #YHC #YOLO #YCSWU
Tyler wrote this about another knife. I have to say I had forgotten how nice Moritaka's KU can look when it's new. The combination of shiny-smooth with the small "rice grain" pattern is very attractive. The reason I had forgotten it is, of course, that it isn't very durable in the first place. So best not to get too attached to itOoooh but yes I do see what you mean about the KU… this one has Moritaka KU vibes to me. Which is honestly a huge compliment because Moritakas KU finish is incredible and super smooth.
Beauty! What black magic did Evan imbue into the spine?Holy fk.
Full-tang Evan Honyaki
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@RockyBasel ****ing legend!!!!!This one arrived in time for x-mas wrapping..
190 gm
242x55 mm
Bocot handle with bog oak spacer
135 Cr3 honyaki
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