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by Captaincaed
Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murata Buho
Replies: 19
Views: 1884

Re: Murata Buho

Oh gosh there they are at the top of the list, thank you. I think my eyes just saw what they wanted to see, scanned to the bottom. Cheers.
by Captaincaed
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Murata Buho
Replies: 19
Views: 1884

Re: Murata Buho

I realize this is quite an old thread but curious if anything ever came from this. A Murata nakiri was my gateway j knife around 7 years ago and I’ve been a fan ever since.
by Captaincaed
Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is honyaki worth of money?
Replies: 6
Views: 1132

Re: Is honyaki worth of money?

The heat treat process IS different from clad knives. I won't claim expertise in the technical details. Your miles may vary on how much you like the sharpening process. I found both mine to feel a bit on the brittle side, and less on the ductile side. It took some finesse to get a good edge, but it'...
by Captaincaed
Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTB /WTT for Asai/Rader collaboration
Replies: 1
Views: 826

WTB /WTT for Asai/Rader collaboration

Looking for one of these, been thinking about them for a long time. 210, 240, santoku, suji, petty, doesn't matter. If it's collecting dust, lemme know! I've had Asai, I've had Rader, would love to have a collab. https://www.epicedge.com/shopexd.asp?id=93764 I have some great things to trade, includ...
by Captaincaed
Sat May 29, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: White #3 kitchen knives?
Replies: 6
Views: 974

Re: White #3 kitchen knives?

Some Y. Ikeda abura honyaki double bevels used white #3. I found the edge retention lacking, but you may have better luck. On the plus side, the grind was excellent. it was sticky before a patina from the mirror, but after a bit of patina, it was one of my most enjoyable performers (except the edge ...
by Captaincaed
Sat May 15, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to care for carbon steel knives?
Replies: 26
Views: 2252

Re: How to care for carbon steel knives?

Sounds like most questions got answered. One bit of my own experience, hopefully can help others. Never store a carbon knife in a wood saya. Wood saya are for transit from point A to point B ONLY. Once they get home from work, they come out and sit in a knife block, or an in-drawer rest where air ca...
by Captaincaed
Mon May 03, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?
Replies: 25
Views: 3507

Re: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?

You inspired me to get up off my butt and finally make my own strop. I'm struggling with getting images uploaded, but take my word for it. Makes a nice clean edge, although not much bite, it does boneless protein super clean.
by Captaincaed
Sun May 02, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?
Replies: 25
Views: 3507

Re: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?

Where to find green compound? Harbor Freight? ;) Since I already have the 1x4. Maybe I can get a piece of leather, and make both the denim and leather strops. Then I only need some diamond spray and the green compound. Making the strops get me closer and closer to buying two new knives instead. :D ...
by Captaincaed
Sun May 02, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: First rule of sharpening?
Replies: 30
Views: 3307

Re: First rule of sharpening?

Know when you're done for the day. If you keep.going, you work your own problems right into the edge.
by Captaincaed
Sun May 02, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?
Replies: 25
Views: 3507

Re: Strop kit vs finer grit stone?

Those Shapton stones are a great set. A good 4k edge is my sweet spot for "refined yet toothy" for almost any knife. If you like more refined, you can make a strop with a nice flat board, denim, a staple.gun and green compound. You didn't mention a flattening plate. That would be my next p...
by Captaincaed
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: [WTS] Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1)

Sold, thanks everyone!
by Captaincaed
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:57 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: [WTS] Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1)

$525, $100 off retail
by Captaincaed
Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: [WTS] Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1)

Dropping price to $540 ($85 below retail)
by Captaincaed
Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: [WTS] Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1)

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by Captaincaed
Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Re: [WTS] Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1)

edit: would also do a trade for a stainless 240 Watanabe or Toyama gyuto in similar condition. Maybe even something else, if you catch me in a good mood.
by Captaincaed
Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Mizuno KS (DX Blue #1) - SOLD!

First owner, used for a week. I bought it drunk, didn't really have the money. What else can I say? It's $60 cheaper than retail, and Mizuno prices are going up in May, so if you were ever on the fence for a great knife (one of the few great knives that uses Blue #1 steel), this might be a good opti...
by Captaincaed
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the story of the Konosuke YS?
Replies: 16
Views: 2089

Re: What's the story of the Konosuke YS?

FWIW, Masashi used to work for Yoshikane, uses similar steels, and also has fantastic grinds. The shared DNA is pretty clear.
by Captaincaed
Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the story of the Konosuke YS?
Replies: 16
Views: 2089

Re: What's the story of the Konosuke YS?

The way I understand it, Yoshi uses a couple semi-stainless steels, SKD-11 (D2) and SKD-12 (A2). They label these "SLD" and "SKD", respectively. In my own experience, the SKD-11 is more stain resistant, and the SKD-12 is easier to sharpen, deburr, and remains a bit toothier for l...
by Captaincaed
Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:46 pm
Forum: Knife Knowledge, Skills, Technique and Care
Topic: Oil for Carbon Blades and Handles
Replies: 22
Views: 6634

Re: Oil for Carbon Blades and Handles

Camellia is great. It sets a bit over long time periods, helps protect those blades that don't get used as often, but make take some hot water to remove