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I saw the facebook post "the good stuff" and people actually saying.. what are those, whats the knife.. and i couldn't click fast enough to load up the new arrivals going THATS A NEW KONOSUKE!!!!!!GOGOOGOGOGO.
Those things all looked incredible, congrats to the guys that got them! I looked at that 210 blue#2 but couldn't do it, reeaaally want a 270 along with everybody else and their brother.... sigh the wait continues.
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I have to remember during this time that I am blessed, but I'll admit it's hard watching everyone have fun without me. Enjoy your new knives boys and gals.
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I'm glad I was in meetings all day yesterday - if I'd have bought one I would be in big trouble. This year is my CHII year, but I'll get another kono before too long
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So whats the difference between the plain jane Fuji and the new FT? Is it primarily the HD2-like grind?
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I think I am going to have to take a vacation day next time konos fujis come up for sale....lol enjoy the blades ....I will keep trying
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Altadan wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:47 pm :shock: WOW!
the inventory notification arrived at 14:40. I came in at 14:44 and they were GONE!
Kosuke, you know this already... your knives are hotter than hot buns :lol:
How many were there, anyway?
Thank you for the comment!

We're very happy to hear that.

As far as talking about FT Blue #2, we could provide only 10 blades so far.


(I'm so sorry about the very late reply..)
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Are there going to be more 210mm Fuji FM Blue #2 Gyutos engraved by your father? :D
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Corradobrit wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:59 pm Does anyone know the HT value for the current W#1 core steel? Kosuke?
You mean HRC, right?

The blacksmith says W#1 (and B#1) should be about 65.

He also said B#2 (and W#2) should be about 64.


I'm so sorry about the very late answer..
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Mac4k wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:16 pm Will there be more FT in a few months?
Yes, we're trying to keep making.

(I'm sorry about the late answer)
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Omega wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:32 pm As I stated a few posts back- Konosuke IS intending to continue production on the FT Fujiyama


As far as HRC- they are often listed as 61-63, but... Tanaka tends to actually be a bit harder. He’s just such a freak talent, they don’t feel chippy like many would expect at higher HRCs
Thank you for mentioning!

The hardness can be changed depend on the blade, the part of the blade, and the season of the quenching.
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Corradobrit wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:53 pm So whats the difference between the plain jane Fuji and the new FT? Is it primarily the HD2-like grind?
That's right.

HD2-like ground and special finish as you can see.

(forged by the same blacksmith)


I'm sorry let you wait for the answer..
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Jeff B wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:12 am Are there going to be more 210mm Fuji FM Blue #2 Gyutos engraved by your father? :D
Hi Jeff,

Yes we’re getting all of the Fuji blades with Mr. Kawamura’s engraving work going forward.

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ChefKnivesToGo wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:38 am
Jeff B wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:12 am Are there going to be more 210mm Fuji FM Blue #2 Gyutos engraved by your father? :D
Hi Jeff,

Yes we’re getting all of the Fuji blades with Mr. Kawamura’s engraving work going forward.

Mark
Great choice, Mark! I love the hand engraving.
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Kosuke wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:49 am
Corradobrit wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:59 pm Does anyone know the HT value for the current W#1 core steel? Kosuke?
You mean HRC, right?

The blacksmith says W#1 (and B#1) should be about 65.

He also said B#2 (and W#2) should be about 64.


I'm so sorry about the very late answer..
VERY impressive. Does the blacksmith use prelaminated bar stock or does he laminate himself in the forge?
Looking forward to picking up my 240 W#1 this evening.
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Corradobrit wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:40 am
VERY impressive. Does the blacksmith use prelaminated bar stock or does he laminate himself in the forge?
Looking forward to picking up my 240 W#1 this evening.
They used to laminate all by themselves but it seems they're using more prelaminated ones recently.

Thank you for the purchase so much :)
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slobound wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:23 am
ChefKnivesToGo wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:38 am
Jeff B wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:12 am Are there going to be more 210mm Fuji FM Blue #2 Gyutos engraved by your father? :D
Hi Jeff,

Yes we’re getting all of the Fuji blades with Mr. Kawamura’s engraving work going forward.

Mark
Great choice, Mark! I love the hand engraving.
Me too. Less and less of our knives are hand engraved. Whenever I can ask for hand engraving I try and get them that way. Lasers and stamps are boring! :)
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We buy high end knives here - engraved kanji is near a must
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Thank you for all the impressions about the hand engraving!
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Kosuke,
Curious what these Kanji say

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Will there be any Ginsan fujiyama coming soon and if so will the be the new style or the older wide bevel style ....super happy to see more fujiyama coming out I am just not fast enough to order them.....keep doing what your doing konosuke
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