Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
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chunter1001
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Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
I've got my eye on both the Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima gyutos. Question for those who have used them: do they have the same blade profile? I cannot really tell from photos, but the Kashima looks a lot like the KS. The Type 3 AS seems to have more curve to it. Thanks!
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MisoSatisfried
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Re: Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
You're correct Sir!
I'm curious if they're both still being produced? Maybe Mark can shed some light on that one.
I'm curious if they're both still being produced? Maybe Mark can shed some light on that one.
I'm Dave. I don't take myself too seriously and you probably shouldn't either.
Re: Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
Yup, your right. The kashima is a KS inspired knife, extremely similiar profile. I actually was going to sell mine a while back. I surprisingly didn't receive any offers. Its been buried in the classys for a couple of months. Fortunately, I don't need to sell it anymore, so I'm going to keep it. Awesome knife if you can grab one, when they come back in stock (as long as your not a laser hater). I've heard pretty much the same feedback on the other style shibata that are referring to also.
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chunter1001
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Re: Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
Ive owned a kashima, kotetsu R2 and kotetsu AS. Still own the last 2. The kotetsu R2 is peculiar because of the k-tip and the flatish profile. Not a rocker (or you better be uber-careful with that thin and exposed tip). The kashima is a KS-esque profile, and the kotetsu AS a bit more curve.
Out of all of them, the AS is my favorite. I'm hard pressed to think of a better all-around cutter. All are thin throughout and fly through product.
If you are interested in the kotetsu R2, i've got a 240mm with custom handle that I'd be willing to let go.
Out of all of them, the AS is my favorite. I'm hard pressed to think of a better all-around cutter. All are thin throughout and fly through product.
If you are interested in the kotetsu R2, i've got a 240mm with custom handle that I'd be willing to let go.
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Re: Shibata Type 3 AS and Kashima Question
Sorry to revive this...but any chance that R2 is available for sale still?delmar wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:40 pm Ive owned a kashima, kotetsu R2 and kotetsu AS. Still own the last 2. The kotetsu R2 is peculiar because of the k-tip and the flatish profile. Not a rocker (or you better be uber-careful with that thin and exposed tip). The kashima is a KS-esque profile, and the kotetsu AS a bit more curve.
Out of all of them, the AS is my favorite. I'm hard pressed to think of a better all-around cutter. All are thin throughout and fly through product.
If you are interested in the kotetsu R2, i've got a 240mm with custom handle that I'd be willing to let go.
