Takayuki Kengata bunkas

[Chefspence]

I'm more interested in the 190/202mm length bunka. They look beautiful. Seems to have a hard shoulder and thin grind. Reminds me of a Moritaka choil shot. Anyone ever used one?

Couple questions;
Is kanji embossed or screened?
What's the true length of the blade?
How's the performance?

[Cutuu]

Reminds me also of a moritaka grind, with a kioshi look.

[Chefspence]

Reminds me also of a moritaka grind, with a kioshi look.

Exactly! Very curious.

[jbart65]

I almost bought the 200, but it seems to have a slight curve throughout. May wait and watch on this one.

[Chicagohawkie]

Interesting knive? Looks almost looks like the Anyru AS knives that are sold on Japanny.com. I like the larger size and it seems almost like a gyuto tweener knive, but I’ve gone down the bunka road before and end up selling them because they really don’t do anything that a gyuto can do better.
Unfortunately, since it’s a Takayuki knife I won’t even consider it. Wish they would return to the 15 dollar ho wood/buffalo handles as well.

[Cutuu]

Interesting knive? Looks almost looks like the Anyru AS knives that are sold on Japanny.com. I like the larger size and it seems almost like a gyuto tweener knive, but I’ve gone down the bunka road before and end up selling them because they really don’t do anything that a gyuto can do better.
Unfortunately, since it’s a Takayuki knife I won’t even consider it. Wish they would return to the 15 dollar ho wood/buffalo handles as well.

Why dont u like takayukis?

[Chefspence]

Interesting knive? Looks almost looks like the Anyru AS knives that are sold on Japanny.com. I like the larger size and it seems almost like a gyuto tweener knive, but I’ve gone down the bunka road before and end up selling them because they really don’t do anything that a gyuto can do better.
Unfortunately, since it’s a Takayuki knife I won’t even consider it. Wish they would return to the 15 dollar ho wood/buffalo handles as well.

Why dont u like takayukis?

Yes. Do tell.

[Chicagohawkie]

It all stems from an event years ago when they were part of a housewares event in Chicago. Presented to big box retailers underspeced knives at huge margins. Business is business, but being passionate about J knives it didn’t resonate well with me. That’s the short story after a little Q and A I left shaking my head. They are pretty big in Japan and sell to anyone and everyone. To each their own, but I’m more into the handmade side of j knives and not so much the manufactured side of j knives.

[Cutuu]

It all stems from an event years ago when they were part of a housewares event in Chicago. Presented to big box retailers underspeced knives at huge margins. Business is business, but being passionate about J knives it didn’t resonate well with me. That’s the short story after a little Q and A I left shaking my head. They are pretty big in Japan and sell to anyone and everyone. To each their own, but I’m more into the handmade side of j knives and not so much the manufactured side of j knives.

That makes sense. I believe you felt similiar about kikiuchi, because of same, perhaps similiar event. I will say my takayuki ginsan is an awesome knive that i feel is worth the cash, eventhough it wasn't inexpensive. Also the doi was full of craftsmanship, which was also a takayuki.

[Chefspence]

I get that. It's why even if their vg10 knives are decent I'll never get one because they're the same as a dozen other knives out there. This line does look a bit different though, and I do like the height and the "tweener" length. I also agree bough that I can probably do just as much with any of my 210's. I'm a sucker for the hammering

[Chicagohawkie]

It all stems from an event years ago when they were part of a housewares event in Chicago. Presented to big box retailers underspeced knives at huge margins. Business is business, but being passionate about J knives it didn’t resonate well with me. That’s the short story after a little Q and A I left shaking my head. They are pretty big in Japan and sell to anyone and everyone. To each their own, but I’m more into the handmade side of j knives and not so much the manufactured side of j knives.

That makes sense. I believe you felt similiar about kikiuchi, because of same, perhaps similiar event. I will say my takayuki ginsan is an awesome knive that i feel is worth the cash, eventhough it wasn't inexpensive. Also the doi was full of craftsmanship, which was also a takayuki.

You know what, your memory is much better than mine! It was a kikiuchi event! For some reason I got the two mixed up! Too many Uchis ! So, I humbly retract that statement about not buying one. Thank you cuttuu for the correction. Shit, I wish there were more specs on this. If it had a decent distal taper and a thin tip I might have to give one a go. It’s one of the few knives that has caught my eye recently. I wish I knew who forged this...... it really looks like an Anyru blade to me.

[Cutuu]

It all stems from an event years ago when they were part of a housewares event in Chicago. Presented to big box retailers underspeced knives at huge margins. Business is business, but being passionate about J knives it didn’t resonate well with me. That’s the short story after a little Q and A I left shaking my head. They are pretty big in Japan and sell to anyone and everyone. To each their own, but I’m more into the handmade side of j knives and not so much the manufactured side of j knives.

That makes sense. I believe you felt similiar about kikiuchi, because of same, perhaps similiar event. I will say my takayuki ginsan is an awesome knive that i feel is worth the cash, eventhough it wasn't inexpensive. Also the doi was full of craftsmanship, which was also a takayuki.

You know what, your memory is much better than mine! It was a kikiuchi event! For some reason I got the two mixed up! Too many Uchis ! So, I humbly retract that statement about not buying one. Thank you cuttuu for the correction. Shit, I wish there were more specs on this. If it had a decent distal taper and a thin tip I might have to give one a go. It’s one of the few knives that has caught my eye recently. I wish I knew who forged this...... it really looks like an Anyru blade to me.

Haha, thats funny. Good job, way to correct it. Takayuki is really big, so i could see you mixing it up.

[STPepper9]

I really like the look of these, wouldn't mind either size either.. I might grab one if another deal I'm hoping for falls through.

[Lepus]

I could see that point of view fitting Takayuki, too. Their lower end lines are very by the book products. The high end stuff, though, is remarkable. I want one of these. They look awesome.

[Chefspence]

Agreed. I'd absolutely get one of these, kinda hung up on whether it's actual kanji or screening though.

[Chefspence]

Agreed. I'd absolutely get one of these, kinda hung up on whether it's actual kanji or screening though.

Mark...tell us more

[Lepus]

I don't think you could screen anything onto kurouchi, particularly onto an interupted surface like this. I would be surprised if these weren't the typical style of chiseled kanji on the right with a stamped kanji on the left.

[4k-nives]

If you want one with a custom handle
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4567

[Jeff B]

I don't think you could screen anything onto kurouchi, particularly onto an interupted surface like this. I would be surprised if these weren't the typical style of chiseled kanji on the right with a stamped kanji on the left.

It's screened on the Makoto and it's a kurouchi finish.

[Bensbites]

I don't think you could screen anything onto kurouchi, particularly onto an interupted surface like this. I would be surprised if these weren't the typical style of chiseled kanji on the right with a stamped kanji on the left.

It's screened on the Makoto and it's a kurouchi finish.

This looks more like laser engraving than screening unless I am mixing up my terms.