Toyama knives worth the money?

[sac36555]

I was on JNS looking at Itinomonn and cams across Toyama knives. I found a petty that fits my needs, but they are pricey and I wanted to feedback about what you guys think about the brand.

 

[Timthebeaver]

Top drawer. Itinomonn too.

 

[DamageInc]

If I could only ever use Toyama knives for the rest of my life, I would be quite happy. Cream of the crop stuff regarding heat treatment and grind.

 

[ewebb10]

I cant believe they don’t cost more. I’d sell my shig long before my Toyama.

 

[QCDawg]

These beaters? They’re ok..

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5AGyrXcEVTcKwO1x2

 

[turbochef422]

yes

 

[OliverNuther]

Buy it. You can always make more money. You won’t always be able to buy a Toyama.

 

[Customfan]

Absolutely

 

[StonedEdge]

Buy it. You can always make more money. You won’t always be able to buy a Toyama.

Exactly

 

[brianh]

had one, sold it, regret it.

 

[WiscoNole]

This thread has me considering this http://www.japanesenaturalstones.com/toyama-noborikoi-yanagiba-300mm/

Do they not come with a saya?

 

[QCDawg]

No saya

 

[pc9111]

I think Toyama knifes are priced low, I have two Gyuto's a 240 and 270 and a petty for the price you can't go wrong especially if you can pick one up used, I have a shigefusa that I love but just end up using my Toyama more at this time, I over paid for the shigefusa and use it sparingly I underpaid for the Toyamas and use them all the time.

 

[labor of love]

I’ll be the lone dissenter here. I’ve owned 2 Toyamas, they’re great at what they do but I don’t miss them.

 

[HRC_64]

the question nobody answers is ...

how much they paid... :rofl2:

 

[chinacats]

I’ll be the lone dissenter here. I’ve owned 2 Toyamas, they’re great at what they do but I don’t miss them.

Guessing they're a bit on the heavy side for your tastes?

 

[labor of love]

the question nobody answers is ...

how much they paid... :rofl2:

Haha. I think my first 240mm Toyama was like $260ish (maxim 20% off sale), if not cheaper. Personally I don’t think price matters as much as fitting the right knife for the right user.

 

[labor of love]

Guessing they're a bit on the heavy side for your tastes?

Wasn’t even about weight really. The last time around I had a couple of other gyutos close in weight category that I preferred. Extra fat ittetsu comes to mind.

 

[OliverNuther]

the question nobody answers is ...

how much they paid... :rofl2:

I can’t remember. I think about 400-450AUD. They’ve gone up since then, a bit over 500 now. I’d happily pay that for another one.

 

[labor of love]

Does anyone else find their Toyama gyutos to be kinda rock choppers? I found other stuff that I was more comfortable push cutting with. I suspect the profiles must vary a bit.

 

[chinacats]

Does anyone else find their Toyama gyutos to be kinda rock choppers? I found other stuff that I was more comfortable push cutting with. I suspect the profiles must vary a bit.

I think that's why a bunch of people prefer the 270's...a bit flatter.

 

[Badgertooth]

I think that's why a bunch of people prefer the 270's...a bit flatter.

More than that, the 270 is a scud missile shaped cutting machine, it makes my 270 Kato feel almost effete and dainty. Incredible grind and his HT is of the very best.

 

[KimBronnum]

I absolutely love Toyamas. I think I have 9 different knives from him. They are all great IMO.
- Kim

 

[lucabrasi]

All this recent Toyama push on the board is making me want to grab one even though my Watanabe is a monster. In the past board posts had me convinced they were too similar to have both, but there seem to be more and more opinions that Toyama has something on Watanabe.

 

[alterwisser]

Like my 240 Toyama better than the 240 Watanabe. And the Toyama has a sweeeeeet handle from Jannis Scholz (Xerxes knives) [emoji7]

 

[JaVa]

But, but, but... They rust!
...So no!
:sofa:

 

[turbochef422]

I have he Ktip that I got during a sale and love it.

 

[WiscoNole]

No saya

Shame. Just bought a Gesshin Hide 330mm instead.

 

[toddnmd]

Yes.

I just got my first (210 kasumi gyuto, full price). It's a keeper. At least in relation to the other knives in my collection.