Recent content by timebard

Yeah, just to be clear I'm not saying it's thick or a bad cutter. I would say it felt perfectly reasonable, but more conservatively ground than my top performers.

Kinda tempted by this Shigeki: https://knivesandstones.us/products/tanaka-ginsan-nashiji-damascus-gyuto-180mm-western-handle Haven't seen ginsan dammy from him, nice price if you're okay with the handle...

What's the commonality of those makers/knives in your mind? I get that there's a distinctive aesthetic style of those guys and their KU knives, do you feel like there's also common DNA in terms of grind, profile, etc? I kind of associate them with low, stone-ready bevels but not much beyond...

I sent to @nhb22 and it arrived yesterday, @enrico is up next. I didn't have as much time as I'd like to put it to use but quick thoughts - it has a real nice heft and feel in hand, F&F is very nice, and although dyed burls aren't my thing it was actually quite an attractive and comfortable...

Endgame isn't a knife, it's a state of mind, but Eddie's stuff is certainly good enough to be a logical endpoint to the hunt for better performance. But I could say the same about at least a half dozen other makers. Once you have one really top-notch performer everything past that is just...

What's the top left there? Skye's Vespa maybe?

Some time ago I went vegetarian/near-vegan for a few years for ethical reasons. I still think this is the right thing to do, but found the experience pretty unpleasant. I don't think it did any harm to my health but I didn't feel great either and regularly craved animal protein. Getting both a...

I've tried three s-grinds so far: Kamon production knife: wasn't super impressed, overall it felt like it either needed to be heavier or thinner BTE. Food release was pretty good but not magic. Eddworks nakiri: super impressed! This thing cuts really well, has enough weight to feel...

Interested. Agree that the original A2 240 design looked tasty and sticking to those dimensions would simplify things. @Gshep91 you have the original A2 one right? How's the balance with the redgum handle?

Gotta love Michael:

Knife just arrived with me today. Didn't have much time to test it out but off the bat it feels pleasantly solid and cuts well - looking forward to using it this week!

Spåre sold.

Bumping this back up and adding a Simon Herde to the mix. Open to trades or sales for all of the remaining knives (Herde, HVB, Spåre). Simon Herde 14c28n gyuto (228x51, 177g) This is from Simon's small series that he competed last fall and it's a really impressive piece IMO, the level fit and...

I get this for sure and think buyer is within their rights to want a professional fix, but... if you have a coarse stone it's almost not worth the hassle, you'll spend more time taking it to your local shop or the post office than doing it yourself and really not rocket science. I received...

Reverse rhinoplasty? https://tokushuknife.com/products/rhinoplasty-nose-job