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I’ve been trying a lot with this Miura Tanaka AS to get some of the banding to pop a little more. Seems like when I get it more mirrored, the kasumi around it becomes more translucent so it reduces the contrast, and at a lower grit the horizontal lines also crowd the picture visually. I’m still...

I’ve too many Tanakas and customs coming in so this one is leaving. I’ve only polished off the angular stock grinding marks, replaced the sandblasted kasumi with my own and used it for some test cuts! Nothing negative to say at all, doesn’t feel brittle for how thin it is BTE. Grind is even but...

Spring cleaning is upon us and I must retroactively justify other purchases so I’m letting go of these knives at a low price. L->R Goko Kogetsu Mandai Gyuto -Mystery stainless -180x44mm, 163g - 160$ Knot Handcrafted Custom Long Petty -52100 -190x34mm, 132g - 160$ -> 140$ Non Hatsukokoro...

Interested in trying something from Maillet however his books aren’t open (to my knowledge) and I’ve missed out on his past few drops. Anyone have something between 220-235mm with some decent distal taper? I prefer <54mm heel height if possible!!

Hi all! I was hoping to get some help since I’ve been running into a wall with some of my polishing projects! I find I’m currently just using a soft balsa wood base and handsanding with my fingers on a small square of sandpaper, but I find that my fingers get really sore after a few hours and...

Purchased from KKF, and reluctantly returning to the wild as I discover my preference for mid-weights. Price: 460$ shopped CONUS - Bof 450$ shipped CONUS - Rosewood 440$ shipped CONUS - Magnolia 430$ shipped naked Original Post...

I’ve tried classic wa handles and full integral bolsters before, but have never held or used a semi-integral knife. Who in your mind does the best semi-integral bolsters whether it’s for cosmetic, functional, or ergonomic reasons?

Selling 4 handles that I don’t anticipate I’ll be using. From left to right, the first is supposedly ebony/horn but it feels more like the ferrule is micarta, then its rosewood with marble horn, KnS ebony and an amboyna mono from boogwa. 75$ shipped CONUS. Feel free to PM with any questions or...

I’m listing a few knives here apprehensively but unfortunately my collection has outgrown the size of my space and I’m waiting for a few customs 😅. Both have been used lovingly, and I’ve done some work to polish them up. Honestly if there aren’t any takers I won’t be bummed but logically these...

Since I’ve missed two narrowly on BST I thought I’d just throw this key and a kite up just in case lighting plans on striking thrice

Have been wanting to try out a thinner convex grind since all of my thinner knives are flat/concave!

Hi! Just selling knives that aren’t being used for really low prices + additional project I don’t have the time or means to fix further. Will be adding additional pictures and details afterwards! Tadafusa Ittetsu (Former Nashiji) B2 Stainless Clad Gyuto - SOLD - 213x49mm, 4.8mm@heel, 209g -...

Looking for something 180-210mm for smaller slicing tasks, and fruits. What are your favorites? Feel free to give a value pick and a splurge pick!

My current lineup. Take 2 knives away and add 2 knives back to make this more ideal in your eyes ^^ - MSicard Wolfram Spesh 250x55 - Wakui B2 Dama 242x50 - Sakai Takayuki G3 Dama 230x48 - Kagekiyo B1 Dama 228x49 - Munetoshi Bloomery 215x49 - Tetsujin B2 (exMetal Flow) 205x46 - Kikuchiyo Izo G3...

This is a lovely monosteel custom that I got from MSicard that I’m hesitant to let go of but my cabinet has no more space and I have a very similar knife from him in full carbon that I’ve been leaning towards. Despite being light it has a nice forward balance just past the maker’s mark and it’s...

Aware a few are available on JNS but I’ve had some issues with DHL so am hesitant to order from there

I really enjoy polishing but rarely have the time nor patience nor skill to flatten bevels and work out scratches stone by stone. I also have not found much success with uchi finger stones and have felt that king 1000 mud with a fine sanding sponge have done the best for me. That being said -...

Hey - weird that I’ve never been to NYC but randomly found 50$ round trip tickets so made a spontaneous decision for my vacation! Everything I know about the city is from food YouTube ie. Munchies/Eater but any recommendations for food and places to see or places to avoid for a dude who grew up...

One of my favorite parts of any knife is the clad line. I love when it’s an interesting or eye-catching shape and the contrast it gives between the the cladding and core steel. My favorites are stainless cladding (ie kikuchiyo x izo) because usually there’s a brighter (nickel?) layer between the...

Seeing my Moritaka’s Kurouchi wash out like Rudy Giuliani’s hair dye on a hot day got me thinking, there must be a lot of ways Kurouchi finish is done. Some are craggly and super dark, some look smooth and painted on, some are resilient and some end up looking spotty over time. Who in your mind...