From what I’ve seen, thats on the lower side. Seen and heard 10 to 100 percent thus far on certain knives.
I don’t think he’s ever put a huge emphasis on handles. Standard handles were always very basic.Probably the wrong thread here, but I’m set to receive my first in Feb. so the handle is lousy?
Keyaki handles are nice though.
Also, carbonknifecompany has friendly wat prices.
I no longer have any Wat blades. Never found them to my liking. All I know is 500 bucks for a Kasumi blade with a cheesy handle is going to drive people to other smiths.
Do it!I've been staring at a KU 240 on their website for the last hour or so. I don't need it, but it's tempting...
The 270mm gyuto with ho wood and buffalo horn (pretty standard but decent handle) is only $360 USD. I wouldn't consider this to be a bad deal by any stretch. Not even close.
Probably the wrong thread here, but I’m set to receive my first in Feb. so the handle is lousy?
To go against this total fancy price increase i ordered some Watanabe blanks, and let them grind by Xerxes, one got a handle by Moosschmiede (one of germans finest knife makers !) , Saya by austrias upcomming Star WundererAmEisen and Finish by Suntravel (a knifenut with golden hands on grinding machines!) .....
greets Sebastian.
To go against this total fancy price increase i ordered some Watanabe blanks, and let them grind by Xerxes, one got a handle by Moosschmiede (one of germans finest knife makers !) , Saya by austrias upcomming Star WundererAmEisen and Finish by Suntravel (a knifenut with golden hands on grinding machines!) .....
greets Sebastian.
Thats a strong statement. Love to know what makes you think this.Watanabe does the best HT in Japan for sure!
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