Thou Shalt Not Covet...

[rdm_magic]

One day :thumbsup:

 

[Crothcipt]

lol and it's a lot bigger than a Kramer. Just kidding now I want one.

 

[Justin0505]

There are so many amazing knives out there and it seems like the bar is just constantly being raised. I'm fortunate to have that Rader gyuto; it was the realization of the thoughts and day-dreams of many years. I actually just got an email from him about the next project: it's gonna be cool (but then again, "uncool" really isn't in his options list).

There are a few knives in particular that always come to mind when coveting is mentioned.
I really like the set that Hoss did for Dillard; they're so over-the-top bling, but somehow they don't look at all gaudy or over-done. In fact, I find them elegant and breath-takingly beautiful:

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/1467-Knife-Porn

But, if we really want to talk bling and mind-blowing skill, I don't know if it can get anymore knutzo than the DT Gishiki Bocho. The way that the composite pieces meet perfectly right at the shinogi line makes my jaw drop. IIRC the pattern on the back was different too. I couldn't find more/better pictures and I think that the mystery owner should send it to me so that I can take some more...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150384969576034.355735.156451581033&type=3

In a completely other direction, but no less awesome or unique is the tamahagane knife that Sara's parents gave Jon. Sadly, I couldn't find the original post and I don't remember there ever being that many pictures in the first place. What's with people with rare, one-of-a-kind awesome blades not posting more pictures?!?! Again, I think that Jon should probably just send it to me so that I can help him out... or, at the very least post the link to the original thread here.

Another is Cdawg's (did he maybe lose his mind and sell it?) 8sun Unground Miroshi that shows the hand-forging bad-assery that Carter is capable of when hes not flying around in helicopters. The pictures don't show it, but the Urasuki is FORGED, not ground and damn-near perfect. Also, to add to the ultra-rare, there-will-never-be-another-ness of the knife, Fish did the wa-conversion and handle.

http://www.foodieforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?2656-c-dawg-s-stash&

 

[quantumcloud509]

OMG. That Miroshi is so freakin gorgeous.

 

[DwarvenChef]

I've used that Carter Miroshi and just about died when it went up for sale. I could never afford such a knife but it has become the standard to what I want in a miroshi... Such a sweet knife

 

[DeepCSweede]

I've used that Carter Miroshi and just about died when it went up for sale. I could never afford such a knife but it has become the standard to what I want in a miroshi... Such a sweet knife

I came close to buying it from him and talked to him a few times, but budget for baby took priority.

 

[JohnnyChance]

Judd's 220ish mm DT SWR suji. When I borrowed it I seriously considered faking a theft or post office mishap and just reimbursing him for the blade.

 

[stevenStefano]

Probably a little different to all the other knives in this one, but a fellow forum member lent me their A-Type a while ago and it was awesome. Pretty much a pro's dream. Weighty with great edge retention and can take a beating, I loved using it in work

 

[El Pescador]

Judd's 220ish mm DT SWR suji. When I borrowed it I seriously considered faking a theft or post office mishap and just reimbursing him for the blade.

Here's a picture of the rehandle. I can honestly say that it is more amazing now. The picture doesn't do it justice.

 

[Duckfat]

Wow! I'm gonna burn in .........


Dave

 

[brainsausage]

Probably a little different to all the other knives in this one, but a fellow forum member lent me their A-Type a while ago and it was awesome. Pretty much a pro's dream. Weighty with great edge retention and can take a beating, I loved using it in work

I just had a similar experience with Ben's Kato. Such an awesome knife. I had a really hard time sending it on it's way. Definitely gonna pick one up this spring.

 

[WiscoNole]

So much want in this thread :dazed: