Matsubara Ginsan Damascus

[Bensbites]

Finally got mine in. Love the looks but my copy was a lil lacking in the handle dept. No big deal for me since I make handles ( for every knife I own )


Mark? Did you try freezing the epoxy first?

I must have missed something. Does freezing the epoxy help with handle removal?
Thanks
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[nevrknow]

Only in a couple of cases has it worked for me. Of course this was on a 95* day so I'm only assuming the drastic temp change helped.

Same with the oven. It has worked also but neither method is foolproof.

[ChefKnivesToGo]

I missed neverknow's question about the epoxy on the rosewood handle. We actually didn't handle these. Tanaka san did them.

[Altadan]

Finally got mine in. Love the looks but my copy was a lil lacking in the handle dept. No big deal for me since I make handles ( for every knife I own )

Looks like it wasn't installed all the way in or they missed finishing the "machi" grinding.

Then the glue was messy to say the least.

F&F was acceptable only slightly missed one side on the choil. Again, easy fix for me. After a new handle I will be happy with it.

Mark? Did you try freezing the epoxy first? Worked for me before and after the Takeda announcement I'm really going to save these rosewood handles.

Pics:

Resurrecting an old post here - can you, or anyone else who's tried this beauty - shed some light on performance (soft/hard veg), rockability, food-release (esp. in light of the polished finish). etc.?

Also, Mark, will these be making a reappearance on your shelves anytime this summer?

[ChefKnivesToGo]

I’ll ask.

I’ve been pushing him on the Nashiji stuff, especially those tall nakiris since they’re really popular. I haven’t been asking about the Damascus ones.

Tanaka san usually takes a break from forging in the summer since it’s so damn hot. He tries to do mostly sharpening work until it starts to cool down.

[lsboogy]

I'm already living precariously, but I love my 210 Matsubara - tall, takes great edge, holds it well, and is a great short knife to do veg with. I've already broken my promise to on,y buy one knife this year, and I might have to break it again. Jen just rolled her eyes and told me I needed to cook her a fabulous dinner this weekend - she wants lamb shank with tons of garlic shoved in it and coated with herbs, and my choice of sides. Looks like my Sunday afternoon is booked - gonna get the green egg going slow for a 5 hour lamb shank.
But I will get one of these if mark still has them early next year.

[Altadan]

I’ll ask.

I’ve been pushing him on the Nashiji stuff, especially those tall nakiris since they’re really popular. I haven’t been asking about the Damascus ones.

Tanaka san usually takes a break from forging in the summer since it’s so damn hot. He tries to do mostly sharpening work until it starts to cool down.

That makes perfect sense to this cowboy.
Thanks for asking. I'm sniffing for a looksy stainless these days

[Nmiller21k]

Wow this looks like one of those "We should do a pass a round knife"

I enjoyed the first one we had and just havent had any experience with ginsan.

Anyone interested in a Jbart type pass a round on this one?

I'm in.

[Altadan]

Wow this looks like one of those "We should do a pass a round knife"

I enjoyed the first one we had and just havent had any experience with ginsan.

Anyone interested in a Jbart type pass a round on this one?

I'm in.

Well, since they're oos, we just have to find a generous owner who's willing to let his knife set sail on the USPS oceans...

[Nmiller21k]

Wow this looks like one of those "We should do a pass a round knife"

I enjoyed the first one we had and just havent had any experience with ginsan.

Anyone interested in a Jbart type pass a round on this one?

I'm in.

Well, since they're oos, we just have to find a generous owner who's willing to let his knife set sail on the USPS oceans...

We should get it a passport.

[Altadan]

I'm in.

Well, since they're oos, we just have to find a generous owner who's willing to let his knife set sail on the USPS oceans...

We should get it a passport.

Hey, it's your birthday, says the Forum. Happy birthday man.

[Nmiller21k]

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Hey, it's your birthday, says the Forum. Happy birthday man.
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Thank you, I tend to keep it low key.

[lsboogy]

Hey, it's your birthday, says the Forum. Happy birthday man.
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Thank you, I tend to keep it low key.
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Get yourself a birthday present!

[lsboogy]

Hey, it's your birthday, says the Forum. Happy birthday man.
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Thank you, I tend to keep it low key.
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Get yourself a birthday present!

[MisoSatisfried]

Hey, it's your birthday, says the Forum. Happy birthday man.
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Thank you, I tend to keep it low key.
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Hope it was a good one man!