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- 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...
- 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!
- 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!
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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 ^_^
This was as quick as I thought ^_^
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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 :\
this journey of discovery, man... those were sweet handles :\
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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