Talk me into a Mert Tansu
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Did you want it? Will you like it more than having the money it cost in your pocket? If yes, then you made a good purchase.
You can blame Mr. Suburban for my being here.
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Of course I want it, and I rarely carry $500 in my pocket
How is the performance? I haven't seen much discussion of them here; that said, 52100 isn't a new steel so it should be a good performer at worst.
That said...positive confirmation is always beneficial for junkies
How is the performance? I haven't seen much discussion of them here; that said, 52100 isn't a new steel so it should be a good performer at worst.
That said...positive confirmation is always beneficial for junkies
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
From your question I am assuming you have already bought it...so why are you seeking affirmation if you have it in hand?
Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Because I have not been able to handle one in person.
Literally just paid for it because I trust CKTG, but haven't seen any feed back on the forums here and was hoping to get some feed back while I wait for it to arrive.
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Did you pay already, but do not yet have the knife?
What's the situation?
What other knives do you have?
Hey, he's got a really cool name, man
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Yup! Paid cuz I've been eye balling his knives (love me some 52100 with a high HT) but haven't ever seen or touched one.
Home cook. These are for personal enjoyment. I like good heat treats (I enjoy Spyderco and Busse Knives...and love the Busse cutters, they have fantastic heat treating).
I've got two Gihei (amazing! B2 petty and 240 gyuto), two Ishikawa (honesuki and funyaki), a few Kohetsu (2 B2 gyuto's, a HAP40 petty and a bunka), a tojiro, Makato (sp?) in w2, a Kanehiro Bullnose butcher knofe, and two Masakagi's (gyuto and a honesuki).
The Kohetsu's and Gihei's are my daily users.
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
I bought my first about 6 months ago and it is consistently in my rotation. With smaller makers it is hard to state how they will all perform as each is different. In general it seems his knives are workhorse at the top (meaning thicker spine) to a very thin edge. He adds a good distal taper from the midpoint to tip that makes his chef knives really an all round performer. His attention to detail is very evident as his grinds have no high/low spots.
He works with a variety of steels and I have never heard complaints about HT.
Overall, I would not hesitate to purchase again if the opportunity was right.
He works with a variety of steels and I have never heard complaints about HT.
Overall, I would not hesitate to purchase again if the opportunity was right.
Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
That is great to hear, thank you for the feedback!Kalaeb wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:01 pm I bought my first about 6 months ago and it is consistently in my rotation. With smaller makers it is hard to state how they will all perform as each is different. In general it seems his knives are workhorse at the top (meaning thicker spine) to a very thin edge. He adds a good distal taper from the midpoint to tip that makes his chef knives really an all round performer. His attention to detail is very evident as his grinds have no high/low spots.
He works with a variety of steels and I have never heard complaints about HT.
Overall, I would not hesitate to purchase again if the opportunity was right.
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I had a couple HV knives in the shop recently. They felt substantial, but the tip and the edge were very, very thin. Like Kalaeb stated, the grind was flawless. The only thing that could have been improved upon was the hand finish, but I bet with a Tansu branded knife, that's flawless, too. He seems to favor a more full sized profile, like a Watanabe, so one must favor that.
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Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
Congrats on the purchase! I've wondered about his knives, too. I hope you write a short review after you receive it and use it for a while!
~Joe
Comments: I'm short, a home cook, prefer lighter, thinner blades, and own mostly Konosukes but have used over a dozen brands.
Comments: I'm short, a home cook, prefer lighter, thinner blades, and own mostly Konosukes but have used over a dozen brands.
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I'm a long time lurker too!
Spoke to him about a couple of knives but never pulled the trigger. If you are quick they can be bought from his site. Beautiful aesthetics and finish.
Yes Fender, we would love to impressions please.
Re: Talk me into a Mert Tansu
This is my first high(er) end knife so I have no experience with a Watanabe, but your description sounds like what I've been looking for!Nochop! wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:46 pm I had a couple HV knives in the shop recently. They felt substantial, but the tip and the edge were very, very thin. Like Kalaeb stated, the grind was flawless. The only thing that could have been improved upon was the hand finish, but I bet with a Tansu branded knife, that's flawless, too. He seems to favor a more full sized profile, like a Watanabe, so one must favor that.
When you say hand finishing, are you referring to wet sanding of the blade road? Or the gluing, rounding of edges, etc?
Thank you!