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by Altadan
Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Blue and White Discussion
Replies: 42
Views: 7675

Re: Blue and White Discussion

I do think I could tell the difference generally between white, blue and AS if I used these knives blind for a week or two. Using knives blind for a week or two sounds like an incredible skill :o (or a very dangerous experiment :shock: :shock: ). If you could do that, I'm sure you could also tell t...
by Altadan
Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTS: M.Brock Gyuto, Masakage Shimo Santoku, Naniwa Snow White
Replies: 17
Views: 3220

Re: WTS: M.Brock Gyuto, Masakage Shimo Santoku, Naniwa Snow White

Whew! some stones are as hot as buns on this forum! Beautiful knives - GLWS!
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little history of the "Sakai Way".
Replies: 39
Views: 8033

Re: A little history of the "Sakai Way".

Symbiosis indeed. Agreed with all the above - fascinating background!
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Mirror polish on hagane
Replies: 35
Views: 4414

Re: Mirror polish on hagane

What do you use for medium, Ken? A flat plate with nano cloth? Is the friction low enough to "buff" a blade on that? Also - since I too am very interested in alternatives to a 6k - are there any other specific stones that produce a brighter mirror finish to the hagane (while keeping the ji...
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround
Replies: 112
Views: 57725

Re: Possible hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround

I completely understand why you would want to try the stock handle. Once we have a quorum, I will put it to a simple vote with the majority opinion gets their way. What a nice word, quorum. Really fills out my mouth :o :lol: Ok wise guy. Your vote doesn’t count. ;) I'll be happy either way. Quorum ...
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround
Replies: 112
Views: 57725

Re: Possible hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround

Say no to a passaround? No way! I am in. I'd prefer to try the knife with the current handle first. I'll participate regardless, though. I completely understand why you would want to try the stock handle. Once we have a quorum, I will put it to a simple vote with the majority opinion gets their way...
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: Old knives
Replies: 2
Views: 1334

Re: Old knives

Obviously all carbon steel - what a wonder to hear that such things would not have rusted out of shape over a century and a half! Silt or no silt!
by Altadan
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround
Replies: 112
Views: 57725

Re: Possible hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround

Please count me in :)
This was as quick as I thought ^_^
by Altadan
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you like in a knife block?
Replies: 74
Views: 11698

Re: What would you like in a knife block?

^^^I've thought about similar designs. It has a few minor disadvantages, such as how tight/close the handles are even if you alter the direction of each knife, as well as how the pressure point is continually stressing the blade-handle attachment, which, on some more traditional blades, is actually...
by Altadan
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:46 pm
Forum: New Arrivals
Topic: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto
Replies: 65
Views: 36232

Re: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto

Eh, 1.9 on spine...I'm out. Why are all the super steels friggin lasers? Would love to see an pm steel some meat on the spine and a nice convex edge. Similar to Yoshikane but more distal taper, or Tanaka less the 500 dollar price tag lol. I with you. I have way too many lasers anyway. Well, I have ...
by Altadan
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: New Arrivals
Topic: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto
Replies: 65
Views: 36232

Re: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto

So what, are ant of these gonna go up for a knife-of-the-month sort of passaround? That Yoshimi Kato promised laser performance, but was too pretty to deliver. This one should be more... promising? ;) I would consider hosting one if there’s interest That's mighty generous, Ben! I keep hearing the p...
by Altadan
Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: New Arrivals
Topic: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto
Replies: 65
Views: 36232

Re: Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto

So what, are ant of these gonna go up for a knife-of-the-month sort of passaround? That Yoshimi Kato promised laser performance, but was too pretty to deliver. This one should be more... promising? ;)
by Altadan
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Possible Okeya passaround
Replies: 92
Views: 44725

Re: Possible Okeya passaround

Alright folks, The collection has made it over to me in good order, and this passaround is a go. First impressions; The santoku is very light in hand. Came with a nice working edge, too. The single-bevel petty was not very sharp coming in. It looks well made, with a pleasant (if narrow) handle. The ...
by Altadan
Wed May 30, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Cleaver Diary
Replies: 48
Views: 8829

Re: The Cleaver Diary

I've always enjoyed the old Iron chef show. For Cleavers, I especially like watching Kenichi work. Here's just one of his videos showing some of his work: jKTp8cvUihQ I can't find it offhand but there are some excellent videos of his competitors showing detailed carving skills. Amazing what detaile...
by Altadan
Wed May 30, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Fujiwara FKH 150 Petty - SOLD!
Replies: 16
Views: 2038

Re: Fujiwara FKH 150 Petty

I knew Kit would sniff out this FKH post sooner or later ;) THanks, Kit!
by Altadan
Tue May 29, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTS: Teruyasu Fujiwara (TF) Nashiji 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Gyuto, 150mm Petty - SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 1471

Re: WTS: Teruyasu Fujiwara (TF) Nashiji 210mm Gyuto, 180mm Gyuto, 150mm Petty - SOLD!

Yikes,
this journey of discovery, man... those were sweet handles :\
by Altadan
Tue May 29, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Yahiko Shirogami Hairline 240 passaround
Replies: 110
Views: 53419

Re: Yahiko Shirogami Hairline 240 passaround

The Hairline gyutos are thinner than Mazaki brand knives from JNS. The thicker Kato'esque blades perform much better. Very good to know! I wonder if Mazaki will make any changes to the Hairline now that his name will be on them... :?: I wonder how the JNS version compares with the version sold by C...
by Altadan
Tue May 29, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Yahiko White #2 Hammered 240
Replies: 79
Views: 42845

Re: Yahiko White #2 Hammered 240

Great insight, thanks! I'm glad to hear it as I was terrified with its low grind it would be a wedge prone beast. Thanks :) Approaching the knife with some respect, knowing that "she likes to be driven" as David stated, I found that being assertive brings beautiful results ;) No problem b...
by Altadan
Tue May 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs pointy knives?
Replies: 34
Views: 6753

Re: Who needs pointy knives?

It’s a dumb idea. Maybe they watched Ex Machina and were freaked out by that stabbing scene. Were you freaked out by the stabbing scene? Honestly, that was quite disturbing. Yes, the UK has gone off the deep-end with security related legislation. I wonder how that's working out for them... On a mor...
by Altadan
Tue May 29, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Yoshimitsu Fugen W1 Bunka Custom Handle
Replies: 7
Views: 1279

Re: Yoshimitsu Fugen W1 Bunka Custom Handle

The photos don't to this handle justice - really lovely work by Bensbites