tostadas
Hobbyist / Craftsman
Hatsukokoro Yoake Migaki 214x50mm Gyuto
Blue #1 core w/ iron cladding
Teak/horn octo handle
One of the best value lines currently available right now, with one of the worst QC and consistency I've ever seen. That being said, I like these a lot (I've got 5 different ones). I've fixed up what I believe were major issues with this one, which included dead spots along the profile, crooked handle install, rusty tang, and a way oversized handle. I swapped out with a teak/horn handle which I polished up and rebeveled for comfort, and coated with hardwax oil.
This knife has a workhorse of a spine taper with an aggressive grind behind the edge. Despite what the spine may suggest, this is quite fine behind the edge with no wedging. Feels solid in hand with nice thick neck. Profile has a gentle continuous curve that gets flatter toward the heel. The finish is a sort of migaki/kasumi finish that's a step up from the sandblast stuff you typically find at this price point. I also swapped the stock handle out for one with one that provides a proper forward balance. It currently has a natural stone sharpened edge, so ready to rock n roll.
$245 shipped & fully insured within US (international PM for details)
Open to partial trades for Shi.han
Dimensions
Blade length: 214mm
Height at Heel: 50mm
Weight: 179g
Balance: approx 10mm forward from heel
Spine Thickness
Handle: 5.5mm
Heel: 4.2mm
Midpoint: 2.0mm
1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Blue #1 core w/ iron cladding
Teak/horn octo handle
One of the best value lines currently available right now, with one of the worst QC and consistency I've ever seen. That being said, I like these a lot (I've got 5 different ones). I've fixed up what I believe were major issues with this one, which included dead spots along the profile, crooked handle install, rusty tang, and a way oversized handle. I swapped out with a teak/horn handle which I polished up and rebeveled for comfort, and coated with hardwax oil.
This knife has a workhorse of a spine taper with an aggressive grind behind the edge. Despite what the spine may suggest, this is quite fine behind the edge with no wedging. Feels solid in hand with nice thick neck. Profile has a gentle continuous curve that gets flatter toward the heel. The finish is a sort of migaki/kasumi finish that's a step up from the sandblast stuff you typically find at this price point. I also swapped the stock handle out for one with one that provides a proper forward balance. It currently has a natural stone sharpened edge, so ready to rock n roll.
$245 shipped & fully insured within US (international PM for details)
Open to partial trades for Shi.han
Dimensions
Blade length: 214mm
Height at Heel: 50mm
Weight: 179g
Balance: approx 10mm forward from heel
Spine Thickness
Handle: 5.5mm
Heel: 4.2mm
Midpoint: 2.0mm
1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
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