Anybody use the code for Homebutcher recently? Dadsdoitbetter. I wanted to use one on a knife I was eyeing but am I in the minority that hates that wenge/faux horn handle? They seem to have it on a lot of their knives.
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They do look pretty ugly. But at the same time, saves you some money
Contemplating buying a handle but it defeats the purpose of using the code, at least for me.
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Well Phil's prices are already usually lower than competitors.... and you can get decent ebony handles for 50$ or less. Still usually a savings with 25% off.
Nevermind......
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Yup. His discounts are substantial indeed.
Ya I got one of those handles and its just OK. I much prefer real horn and different wood. The handle was never sanded and has planer marks. I don’t know if I’ll keep the knife but if I do I’d like to rehandle it.
The faux horn reminds me of a faux marble bathroom sink that was in my house when I bought it (with a chocolate brown tub and toilet). Long gone.
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Lol yes is pretty weird I have one too. I would probably like it as a change on cheap blades instead of plain ho wood handles, not on a Nigara though. To my likings I prefer a basic teak handle or a mono wenge one to go cheap. Anyways homebutcher deals are awesome
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3:30am drop for us Californians lol. Only reason I’m not mad I missed it is the gyutos are similar specs to the B&B one I just got, also made by him
Absolutely amazed that I got one! Thanks for the heads up on the timing!
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CKTG has some Kono HD2s in stock in 240mm and 150mm
Couple o' Shig single-bevels at CKC - a deba and usuba:
https://carbonknifeco.com/products/shigefusa-kurouchi-deba-165mm?_pos=2&_sid=d41fd2917&_ss=r
https://carbonknifeco.com/products/shigefusa-kasumi-usuba-180mm?_pos=1&_sid=d41fd2917&_ss=r
https://carbonknifeco.com/products/shigefusa-kurouchi-deba-165mm?_pos=2&_sid=d41fd2917&_ss=r
https://carbonknifeco.com/products/shigefusa-kasumi-usuba-180mm?_pos=1&_sid=d41fd2917&_ss=r
Those look exactly like the ones from the moderncooking site that were available not too long ago… I think they had 4 in stock and I was drooling over them. Fortunately they were gone by the time I decided to order one…
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You mean nobody could give me a heads about about this one? Sheesh, I'm losing confidence in everyone at KKF...
https://www.japanesenaturalstones.com/toyama-gyuto-bloomery-iron-270mm/
https://www.japanesenaturalstones.com/toyama-gyuto-bloomery-iron-270mm/
oooooooof that one looks nice
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That was the 240, I posted the 270. I wanted a reason to spend $2000 more dollars that don't have!
Apparently this dropped yesterday and I was quick at checking. It was immediately sold out
This isn't necessarily new, but does anyone here know what is implied by "updated version" for these Yoakes? I searched these forums with no luck, and I emailed Phil a few days ago and still no response.
https://homebutcher.com/products/hatsukokoro-yoake-dawn-240mm-blue-1-gyuto-updated-version
https://homebutcher.com/products/hatsukokoro-yoake-dawn-240mm-blue-1-gyuto-updated-version
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Try dming him on insta
I believe it's the painted on KU over the rust spots from the earlier batches.
Joking aside, I'm curious as well, but guessing it's cleaning up some of the wabi sabi they came with before. Either way, I really like the line and think it offers a ton for the money if you enjoy tinkering with knives.
With spine thickness of 7.25mm these must be quiet heavy? Is that a typo? Or would this be classified as a “work horse”?
Thanks! That would make sense.
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I’ve been really debating one. Especially with his 25% off…I believe it's the painted on KU over the rust spots from the earlier batches.
Joking aside, I'm curious as well, but guessing it's cleaning up some of the wabi sabi they came with before. Either way, I really like the line and think it offers a ton for the money if you enjoy tinkering with knives.
I’ve seen a lot of people say they enjoy theirs so wouldn’t mind getting hands on one
The measurements vary substantially on these, but they taper down pretty quickly from being very thick out of the handle. The grinds also thin out very quickly and get really thin behind the edge. While they have some heft, it feels different from a workhorse to me. For reference, I just measured one (which is a little thinner than another I used to have) at 270g, 6mm just past the handle, 4.5mm above the heel, 2.1mm at the midpoint, and 1.3mm ~1" from the tip and here is a choil shot:
