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Hobbyist / Craftsman
Wakui with Machi 245x52mm
V2 (similar to white/blue 2) with Iron Cladding
Custom burnt oak octagon mono handle
From the latest batch out of JNS. I've used it just twice, so still in excellent condition, but I prefer more workhorse of a gyuto. This iteration of Wakui features the same great profile, and spine taper as his other work. The thick machi is a cool addition that feels really good. I wish more makers would do this too. The grind is very thin immediately behind the edge, but going up the blade, is a little thicker than a similar sized Kochi KU from JKI. Not quite as thick as the tsuchime version from CKTG. Decent heft, no wedging.
I added one of my grippy burnt oak mono handles to maintain the forward balance.
$325 shipped & fully insured within US (international PM for details)
Dimensions
Blade length: 245mm
Height at Heel: 52mm
Weight: 235g
Balance: 34mm forward from heel
Spine Thickness
Handle: 4.5mm
Heel: 3.9mm
Midpoint: 2.7mm
1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
V2 (similar to white/blue 2) with Iron Cladding
Custom burnt oak octagon mono handle
From the latest batch out of JNS. I've used it just twice, so still in excellent condition, but I prefer more workhorse of a gyuto. This iteration of Wakui features the same great profile, and spine taper as his other work. The thick machi is a cool addition that feels really good. I wish more makers would do this too. The grind is very thin immediately behind the edge, but going up the blade, is a little thicker than a similar sized Kochi KU from JKI. Not quite as thick as the tsuchime version from CKTG. Decent heft, no wedging.
I added one of my grippy burnt oak mono handles to maintain the forward balance.
$325 shipped & fully insured within US (international PM for details)
Dimensions
Blade length: 245mm
Height at Heel: 52mm
Weight: 235g
Balance: 34mm forward from heel
Spine Thickness
Handle: 4.5mm
Heel: 3.9mm
Midpoint: 2.7mm
1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
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