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Thanks Ray/Jeff

I started out asking a few people about their rec’s regarding honyaki gyuto’s as I have wanted one for some time. Big thanks to Steve, Sean and Andreu for their help. That was for the Shiraki and then the Togashi followed quite quickly which I had rehandled by Duy. I am so pleased to have secured the Tanaka R2 as this was on the bucket list and one of my biggest regrets in not buying one when they were relatively easy to come by.

I am a massive Toyama fan as the kasumi is probably my favourite knife to use, so when the Damascus popped up, I couldn’t say no!! Regarding the Watanabe Pro Nakiri, all the hype is justified, amazing performance. It does make me want to try a Toyama 210mm Nakiri!!! The Mazaki is off for a rehandle as it has a very short handle that feels strange.

It’s without doubt the most money I have spent on knives in one year (made worse by the weak GBP at the moment) but I promised myself not to miss out on knives I wanted (within reason) should the opportunity arise.
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And btw...beautiful photos!
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I’ve slowed down on knife purchases, but I pretty much forced a good buddy to sell this to me as soon as I found out that he had it. I’ve been wanting one for the longest time so I definitely owe my buddy a big favor for passing this one off to me. Measures 272x55 😍

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And no....I didn’t get a new piano, but I did pick up some stuff so that I could take photos again 😂
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pd7077 wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:55 pm I’ve slowed down on knife purchases, but I pretty much forced a good buddy to sell this to me as soon as I found out that he had it. I’ve been wanting one for the longest time so I definitely owe my buddy a big favor for passing this one off to me. Measures 272x55 😍

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And no....I didn’t get a new piano, but I did pick up some stuff so that I could take photos again 😂
Where’s that like button again? I remember when this one popped up a while back. Nice snag!
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pd7077 wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:55 pm I’ve slowed down on knife purchases, but I pretty much forced a good buddy to sell this to me as soon as I found out that he had it. I’ve been wanting one for the longest time so I definitely owe my buddy a big favor for passing this one off to me. Measures 272x55 😍
And no....I didn’t get a new piano, but I did pick up some stuff so that I could take photos again 😂
They only way to appreciate Raquin’s Magic is to use one. The first time I did it was an “ah-Ha” moment. Those dimensions are dreamy too. Kitchen Tractor grind may I ask? Plus, he has the rustic look and feel down better than anyone ImO and that 145sc is crazy fun on the stones. Enjoy! That’s gorgeous.
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arthurfowler wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:13 am A few new knives this year. I genuinely wasn't looking to purchase many knives, more looking to hold out for a bucket list knife!! It really did go horribly wrong!!

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Mazaki White 2 Hairline 240mm
Toyama Noborikoi Damascus 240mm

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Togashi/Tosa Blue 1 Honyaki 270mm
Watanabe Blue 2 240mm
Watanabe Blue 2 180mm

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Shiraki Blue 2 Honyaki 240mm
Tanaka R2 Ironwood 240mm
Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue Honyaki 240mm

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Gareth
Wow!
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arthurfowler wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:13 am A few new knives this year. I genuinely wasn't looking to purchase many knives, more looking to hold out for a bucket list knife!! It really did go horribly wrong!!

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Mazaki White 2 Hairline 240mm
Toyama Noborikoi Damascus 240mm

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Togashi/Tosa Blue 1 Honyaki 270mm
Watanabe Blue 2 240mm
Watanabe Blue 2 180mm

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Shiraki Blue 2 Honyaki 240mm
Tanaka R2 Ironwood 240mm
Yoshikazu Ikeda Blue Honyaki 240mm

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Gareth
Outstanding group of knives, I've wanted a Togashi/Tosa honyaki for a while. Enjoy using them.
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pd7077 wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:55 pm I’ve slowed down on knife purchases, but I pretty much forced a good buddy to sell this to me as soon as I found out that he had it. I’ve been wanting one for the longest time so I definitely owe my buddy a big favor for passing this one off to me. Measures 272x55 😍

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And no....I didn’t get a new piano, but I did pick up some stuff so that I could take photos again 😂
Just stunning Steve!!!
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Τhis photo still belongs to the piano days... ;)
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I recently jumped on the Raquin bandwagon too. My photo skills aren’t quite up to Steve’s level but here are a few shots of my 255 KT
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Really nice. Definitely hope to score one in the future!!
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Bluenoser87 wrote: Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:54 am I recently jumped on the Raquin bandwagon too. My photo skills aren’t quite up to Steve’s level but here are a few shots of my 255 KT

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My small collection of unusual Kurouchi finish TF's

Top - Morihei 240 Ku W#1 gyuto and soft iron cladding, finished on Jnats by Morihei. No mistaking that TF DNA.
Middle - 210 Denka gyuto with 'tou cou' kanji and Ebony handle.
Bottom - 120 Ku Maboroshi petty, leftover from a custom order for a wedding (lucky guests).

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Found these in a buddy's grandpa's garage while he was clearing it out. Top 2 are Ontario Knife Co. Put an 800 grit edge on the bull nose butcher and used it tonight. Very glad I had something like this. Bones didn't seem to affect the edge, as far as I could see. The gyuto (I don't care that that is the wrong nomenclature) is 305x55. The suji (I know, I know) is labelled "Sicilian Chef" on one side and has some leafy pattern on the other. Gonna sharpen them up for a pig roast this weekend. Won't have to worry about chipping an edge.
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The knife is not new actually, but the handle is new, and so feels the knife. Kind of reborn.

Tanaka Sekiso Blue #2 240mm
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Drewski wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:48 pm Found these in a buddy's grandpa's garage while he was clearing it out. Top 2 are Ontario Knife Co. Put an 800 grit edge on the bull nose butcher and used it tonight. Very glad I had something like this. Bones didn't seem to affect the edge, as far as I could see. The gyuto (I don't care that that is the wrong nomenclature) is 305x55. The suji (I know, I know) is labelled "Sicilian Chef" on one side and has some leafy pattern on the other. Gonna sharpen them up for a pig roast this weekend. Won't have to worry about chipping an edge.
I think you're saved from any gaffs by the lovely "Japanese stainless" image on the "suji."!! Very cool overall. That chef's looks amazing to be honest. Like, really. I'm very curious if it has more of a stamped grind, or if it quite thick and feels more "forged." It looks quite thin and even potentially light with a simply stellar profile.
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salemj wrote: Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:44 pm
Drewski wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:48 pm Found these in a buddy's grandpa's garage while he was clearing it out. Top 2 are Ontario Knife Co. Put an 800 grit edge on the bull nose butcher and used it tonight. Very glad I had something like this. Bones didn't seem to affect the edge, as far as I could see. The gyuto (I don't care that that is the wrong nomenclature) is 305x55. The suji (I know, I know) is labelled "Sicilian Chef" on one side and has some leafy pattern on the other. Gonna sharpen them up for a pig roast this weekend. Won't have to worry about chipping an edge.
I think you're saved from any gaffs by the lovely "Japanese stainless" image on the "suji."!! Very cool overall. That chef's looks amazing to be honest. Like, really. I'm very curious if it has more of a stamped grind, or if it quite thick and feels more "forged." It looks quite thin and even potentially light with a simply stellar profile.
Definitely has a stamped feel to it, and it is quite light for its size and full tang (203 g or 7.1 Oz). Also pretty thin (no calipers though) and flexible but has a surprising amount of distal taper. I haven't had the chance to put it through the paces yet but I'm expecting terrible food release.
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Drewski wrote: Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:48 pm Gonna sharpen them up for a pig roast
You had me at pig roast. I think that requires a separate post.
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I've been using a very cheap Chinese cleaver from a restaurant supply store and liked it so much I went for the big guns, bought here on CKTG.
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t3chi3 wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:16 pm I've been using a very cheap Chinese cleaver from a restaurant supply store and liked it so much I went for the big guns, bought here on CKTG.

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Lol, says probably cost as much as the knife, but it is a great knife.
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