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by LucaBrasi
Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One year annisversay of Ken Schwartz passing tomorrow.
Replies: 13
Views: 884

Re: One year annisversay of Ken Schwartz passing tomorrow.

I’ve been away for a very long time and am reading of his passing for the first time. Very sad to find this out. Had a few very positive interactions with him years ago, and always had respect for his opinions.
by LucaBrasi
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anryu Knives Updates
Replies: 172
Views: 22761

Re: Anryu Knives Updates

Man this community is so funny. Back when I was all in from like 2010 to 2016 or so Anryu was highly respected but very attainable. One of those that got a lot of recommendations that I feel many didn’t heed in favor of other trendier knives. Myself I got an AS 300mm sujihiki a bunch of years back w...
by LucaBrasi
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Knife for Silverskin
Replies: 29
Views: 3371

Re: Knife for Silverskin

In my experience the best knives for this are 180 to 210mm pettys of the Sakai laser style. Super thin and flexible, perfect to get under the skin and draw it down in strips. I use a 210 Gesshin Ginga stainless, but I tend to think it would be interchangeable with many many similar styled knives.
by LucaBrasi
Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How have your knife preferences changed?
Replies: 19
Views: 2772

Re: How have your knife preferences changed?

My preferences have swayed with the wind. Started out wanting thin and stainless everywhere. Like everyone seemed to at that time, at least in the laser part. Then I got into wanting all carbons and thin but more convexing (think Fujiyama types). Then I wanted the all carbon monsters. Then I wanted ...
by LucaBrasi
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kohetsu Addict B#2 Auction for Feeding America
Replies: 31
Views: 3737

Re: Kohetsu Addict B#2 Auction for Feeding America

Man that’s a good looking choil. That type of grind starting at 4mm at the spine has the makings of an awesome, powerhouse cutter. Great design Mark! (Still have and use my 240 Artifex Tall, that has Addict inscribed on the blade). And great cause to support with it.

And congratulations Ronnie.
by LucaBrasi
Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Preferred steel
Replies: 12
Views: 4960

Re: Preferred steel

Some have experienced zdp to be more like semi stainless in use in the pocket knife world. It does qualify as stainless because of the 20 percent chromium, but it also has unusually high carbon, more than 3 percent that in some form or another mitigates the effectiveness of all of the chromium in co...
by LucaBrasi
Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDC suggestions
Replies: 108
Views: 24747

Re: EDC suggestions

I kinda figured that had happened. Seemed like a good response.
by LucaBrasi
Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDC suggestions
Replies: 108
Views: 24747

Re: EDC suggestions

...what did I do?
by LucaBrasi
Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDC suggestions
Replies: 108
Views: 24747

Re: EDC suggestions

I have a 940 in 20cv, and I love the action. But crooked river look just really does it for me. And still seems to give me a good amount of cutting edge for such a compact size in pocket.
by LucaBrasi
Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EDC suggestions
Replies: 108
Views: 24747

Re: EDC suggestions

Atom seems like a great blade. Hard to find.

Does anyone have any experience with the Benchmade Mini Crooked River? Has caught my eye recently.
by LucaBrasi
Mon May 25, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

Re: What classics to try?

Thanks for all the input folks. The non ks style Matsubara has long been on my list to pick up someday. Seems to fit my preferences but for whatever reason I’ve held off. I guess it’s the constant search for “best” and I presume the Matsubara would be talked about more if it was top tier. But probab...
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

Re: What classics to try?

I suppose I feel like a Takeda would be the biggest departure from what I’ve had. I just don’t like how light they tend to be. I sold my TF Nashiji because it was early in my...career?...and I felt off put by how rough it was given what I paid. But nostalgia has me feeling like I’m missing out on th...
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

Re: What classics to try?

Gyutos only. The other niche knives I have pretty well filled out. Gyutos are what I collect and rotate.
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

Re: What classics to try?

The newer Watanabe's and Toyama's Stainless clad look and feel like they were made in the same shop and they both feel like lasers. I like my Kato Workhorse from JNS and my Kato KU from cktg as pretty sturdy knives. I don't have any experience with Takeda (wish I did) but the Watanabe Pro KU Nakiri...
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

Re: What classics to try?

I have his Ginsan petty and gifted my brother a Ginsan 240 gyuto. Last time I used that one I was a bit surprised by the thickness of the grind. Not as good of a performer as I would have hoped when I gave it to him. I’m sure the blue would be different, but last I looked his profile seemed to be dr...
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Yahiko True Grit and Suehiro Debado
Replies: 8
Views: 1999

Re: Yahiko True Grit and Suehiro Debado

I’ll likely pick up the 3k in the future. Will review when I do.
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Iron cladding vs. stainless cladding: Reasons?
Replies: 12
Views: 2274

Re: Iron cladding vs. stainless cladding: Reasons?

Good to see some old names here. I too have been in the woods and have to struggle to remember these concepts.

Miss your handles Taz. Your work was great and you were great to work with.
by LucaBrasi
Sat May 23, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What classics to try?
Replies: 30
Views: 6015

What classics to try?

Lately I’ve had the urge to re engage with the kitchen knife world. My collection has been pretty static for many years, with the exception of swapping my iron clad Watanabe for a stainless clad. Been spending my time and money on other types of knives I have far less use for. And watches: always wa...
by LucaBrasi
Fri May 15, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your current go to knife?
Replies: 80
Views: 18404

Re: What's your current go to knife?

Masashi Kobo SLD 240 has been my most frequently used for a very long time. Versatile, balanced between thinness and power, nearly entirely maintenance free, great edge retention. Not my best over all cutter, just the one I grab the most. Best is my stainless clad Watanabe. But still don’t grab it a...
by LucaBrasi
Tue May 12, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Yahiko True Grit and Suehiro Debado
Replies: 8
Views: 1999

Re: Yahiko True Grit and Suehiro Debado

Interesting. Those seem like very desirable traits, why are the yahikos such a secret?