Show us your new knife!

[Cutuu]

If they don't know a Kato they are better off...too much anxiety and suffering in the hunt, but I added details for you Ray.

I need to polish up that choil!

Forever the gentleman, Jeff!
Mahalo.
Is it a Standard?
Are you happy?
I love them...damn it.
CONGRATULATIONS

It's a Standard, and how could one not be happy?!

I saw a few cone up in classys that we're tempting. Was it one or did you get one with your fast finger.

[Jeff B]

It's a Standard, and how could one not be happy?!

I saw a few cone up in classys that we're tempting. Was it one or did you get one with your fast finger.

It came from the classifieds...kinda of. I missed one that was listed and the seller sent me a message about a week later that he had another coming and wanted to know if I was still interested. Not sure how this individual gets a hold of so many but he has sold several that I have seen. My luck it is probably a counterfit! It was new but came in a plain aftermarket knife box. I've bought a used and new Kato now but don't have an original Kato knife box. I think the boxes are more rare than the knife!

[ashy2classy]

Oh...looky what just fell into my lap!

Kato 240mm Kusumi Standard

YES!!! This was on my radar until prices went up 50%. Enjoy Jeff, it's a beauty!

[ashy2classy]

So, I'm a newb...second post on the site and this is my second Japanese knife (I have a Shun classic utility knife I received as a gift years ago). It came down to this Minamoto Nashiji Blue #2 210 mm gyuto and Takamura Chromax 210 mm gyuto. The decider for me was the handle (black will look better with the Wusthof Classic knives I already have) and the slightly smaller size of the blade (it is actually 203 mm). I had it finished off with the CKTG sharpening service, and it was pretty darn perfect out of the box. Card said: by Mark @ 12 degrees, Shapton Glass 2K, Shapton Pro 5K, Bovine Strop + 1.0 micron diamond paste.

This looks great! I'm a sucker for finishes like this. Have fun!

[arthurfowler]

Konosuke has been in my head as of late, and I can’t seem to stop. Aside from the #6 cleaver that I was fortunate enough to snag from the last batch, I picked up these two 270s recently. Just one more incoming and hopefully I’ll be over this Konosuke bug

Very very nice Steve!! I have a 210mm Western HD which I like a lot.

[arthurfowler]

Oh...looky what just fell into my lap!







Kato 240mm Kusumi Standard

Well done Jeff!! Same happened to me. I was completely resigned to the fact that I wouldn’t ever own a Kato and then one used and one BNIB arrived in quick succession!!!

[Jeff B]

Oh...looky what just fell into my lap!

Kato 240mm Kusumi Standard

Well done Jeff!! Same happened to me. I was completely resigned to the fact that I wouldn’t ever own a Kato and then one used and one BNIB arrived in quick succession!!!

Yeah, I remember hating you for a long time when that happened!

[arthurfowler]

Oh...looky what just fell into my lap!

Kato 240mm Kusumi Standard

Well done Jeff!! Same happened to me. I was completely resigned to the fact that I wouldn’t ever own a Kato and then one used and one BNIB arrived in quick succession!!!

Yeah, I remember hating you for a long time when that happened!

Ha Ha!!

[mauichef]

My first TF.
Handle by DPham. (who nails it!)

[gladius]

My first TF.
Handle by DPham. (who nails it!)

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Nice Ray! Is that a 210mm?

[mauichef]

Thanks Arnold.
Its a 185mm.

[arthurfowler]

My first TF.
Handle by DPham. (who nails it!)

Very nice Ray. I love my TF’s!

[mauichef]

Another Unicorn captured!
Yoshimitsu Tamahagane Watetsu 240mm Gyuto. Handle by DPham.

[5698k]

Just got a Toyama Honyaki, my first Honyaki.

[ashy2classy]

Wow, I'm way behind in checking in on this thread. So many great knives!

Konosuke has been in my head as of late, and I can’t seem to stop. Aside from the #6 cleaver that I was fortunate enough to snag from the last batch, I picked up these two 270s recently. Just one more incoming and hopefully I’ll be over this Konosuke bug

YES! Great buys! You had good timing to grab one of those 270 Fujis. Congrats!

Another Unicorn captured!
Yoshimitsu Tamahagane Watetsu 240mm Gyuto. Handle by DPham.

Congrats, Ray! Looks awesome! Enjoy!

Just got a Toyama Honyaki, my first Honyaki.

What a great one it is. Congrats on that buy. I've been tempted to buy one but never pulled the trigger. Let us know how you like it!

[pd7077]

Another Unicorn captured!
Yoshimitsu Tamahagane Watetsu 240mm Gyuto. Handle by DPham.

Now you’ve got me jealous, Ray. That’s one knife that I have wanted for a long time. Nice score!

Just got a Toyama Honyaki, my first Honyaki.

I’ve got a 270, and it is by far my most used honyaki. I’m digging the classy handle on yours

[ashy2classy]

I’ve got a 270, and it is by far my most used honyaki. I’m digging the classy handle on yours

How does it compare to the kasumi you had? That's the only reason I didn't buy one, because I love my kasumi 240.

[pd7077]

How does it compare to the kasumi you had? That's the only reason I didn't buy one, because I love my kasumi 240.

The grind on my honyaki is nearly identical to the grind of my former kasumi, which is why I love it so much. The only real difference that I noticed is that the tip on the honyaki is a tad thicker. Horizontal cuts and tip work are still good, but it’s not as fluid as my old kasumi. Not an issue though because I plan on thinning the tip down in the near future.

[ashy2classy]

How does it compare to the kasumi you had? That's the only reason I didn't buy one, because I love my kasumi 240.

The grind on my honyaki is nearly identical to the grind of my former kasumi, which is why I love it so much. The only real difference that I noticed is that the tip on the honyaki is a tad thicker. Horizontal cuts and tip work are still good, but it’s not as fluid as my old kasumi. Not an issue though because I plan on thinning the tip down in the near future.

Thanks!

[Marc4pt0]

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Just got a Toyama Honyaki, my first Honyaki.

Nice score!