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[Bico Doce]

Shi.han 52100
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Damn this makes me want one

 

[nhb22]

Recently decided to upgrade my collection and these are the first two. First is a magnacut gyuto that im just breaking in now. Made by @MSicardCutlery and it’s such a pleasure to use! It’s light, nimble, but feels surprisingly substantial in the hand. It’s easily less than half the weight of former daily driver. It’s my first Wa handle, which I’m also loving. And I’ve got a coupe of customs on order which I’m eagerly anticipating.

Second is a paring knife made by Harner. It’s a western style full tang construction, XHP steel. I hated my last paring knife, weird handle, odd angle of attack on the blade that made it awkward to use. This one is so much better. The handle is really nicely shaped, it feels very secure in hand. And of course it works like a dream.

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wow do you have detailed thickness measurements? or Matt @MSicardCutlery

 

[PeterL]

Shi.han 52100
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Oooof that is clean. Something about the kurouchi on these knives is just so nice. @Bico Doce I still wish I had been fast enough to try that custom AEBL Shihan you had listed a couple years ago. Seemed thick and thin in all the right places

 

[Bico Doce]

Oooof that is clean. Something about the kurouchi on these knives is just so nice. @Bico Doce I still wish I had been fast enough to try that custom AEBL Shihan you had listed a couple years ago. Seemed thick and thin in all the right places

It absolutely was! A forum member definitely has it. Maybe it will resurface one day

 

[myguidingmoonlight]

Shi.han's kurouchi has everything, dark, interesting texture and dimples, and virtually bullet proof.

 

[MowgFace]

Oooof that is clean. Something about the kurouchi on these knives is just so nice. @Bico Doce I still wish I had been fast enough to try that custom AEBL Shihan you had listed a couple years ago. Seemed thick and thin in all the right places

Shi.han knives all have a great feel. The KU texture, A2 Nashiji just feel nice to hold.

After my first Big boy (KU 245x53 in 52100 Thermory Ash), got me a AEBL petty (KU 150x30 Forgot to ask the handlewood) at a local blade show. Custom ordered a pair for my wife and I as a wedding gift (A2 180x48, and 160x40 Burnt Ash).

10/10 would recommend.

 

[enrico]

Tobias with some natural light

 

[MSicardCutlery]

wow do you have detailed thickness measurements? or Matt @MSicardCutlery

Sure thing

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/msicard-cutlery-220mm-magnacut-gyuto.70116/

 

[Zilberwong]

Sure thing

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/msicard-cutlery-220mm-magnacut-gyuto.70116/

That grind is a thing of beauty...someday I will be calling upon you...

 

[MSicardCutlery]

That grind is a thing of beauty...someday I will be calling upon you...

Thank you!

 

[Vertigo]

Thank you!

Off topic but yeah, you've been recommended a few too many times. Just hope I get the call in before you're backed up for three years xD

 

[DoYoon Kim]

Off topic but yeah, you've been recommended a few too many times. Just hope I get the call in before you're backed up for three years xD

Yeah, the latest honyaki is so pretty that I just look at it and smell it once a day or so.... still mint.

 

[MSicardCutlery]

Off topic but yeah, you've been recommended a few too many times. Just hope I get the call in before you're backed up for three years xD

I feel like I'm a ways away yet from that happening

 

[romanjanos]

JNS Munetoshi butcher (shirogami) and imanishi arashiyama

This boning knife is truly impressive—robust yet nimble, and exceptionally sharp after its initial sharpening.

 

[arredos]

Off topic but yeah, you've been recommended a few too many times. Just hope I get the call in before you're backed up for three years xD

I’ve used a pretty basic set up for the past 15 years, so maybe not the most experienced user out there. But the work @MSicardCutlery puts out is incredible. You won’t regret it for a second. Beyond happy with the gyuto he did for me. I can’t wait for the others to come in!

 

[Heckel7302]

Shi.han 52100
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Finally arrived. Nice!

 

[NickMinton]

My first Merion forge - Damascus Twist 260 x 60

Back after a friend wanted to try it out and do some polishing (ongoing project)

Northside honyaki

 

[SimenTh]

My first Merion forge - Damascus Twist 260 x 60

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Back after a friend wanted to try it out and do some polishing (ongoing project)

Northside honyaki

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Beauties! Dom's work is fantastic!

 

[RRLOVER]

I can't believe nobody snatched this Beauty right away!!!...It's a F'in work of Art!!!

 

[mengwong]

 

[OkayMode]

It was about time I got myself a Merion - and a very nice one it is too.

At 245x58 it’s my tallest Gyuto (*ahem big santoku*) relative to length, but initial impressions feel pretty organic in hand.

The taper goes hard from 6mm to V thin right at the tip (despite the spine shot here), and the edge is nail flexing along the whole blade.

Really nice work and I’m already planning my next custom.

 

[PeterL]

It was about time I got myself a Merion - and a very nice one it is too.

At 245x58 it’s my tallest Gyuto (*ahem big santoku*) relative to length, but initial impressions feel pretty organic in hand.

The taper goes hard from 6mm to V thin, and the edge is nail flexing along the whole blade.

Really nice work and I’m already planning my next custom.

You finally got it! Looks amazing. You're starting to collect wrought iron twist gyutos at this point

 

[Yoshi]

It was about time I got myself a Merion - and a very nice one it is too.

At 245x58 it’s my tallest Gyuto (*ahem big santoku*) relative to length, but initial impressions feel pretty organic in hand.

The taper goes hard from 6mm to V thin, and the edge is nail flexing along the whole blade.

Really nice work and I’m already planning my next custom.

With the gyuto height getting taller and taller, at some point @BillHanna will claim ownership of them for being rectangles with a rounded top.

 

[blokey]

With the gyuto height getting taller and taller, at some point @BillHanna will claim ownership of them for being rectangles with a rounded top.

He would hate it

 

[Matt Jacobs]

Lucid Nakiri 185x60 wrought over Sheffcut

 

[Simply]

Lucid Nakiri 185x60 wrought over Sheffcut

Very nice! That combo has been a joy and takes a nice patina, the nickel layer also adds a certain something. Impressed with the sheffcut so far

I still think Travis is severely underrated

 

[JPAU]

Very nice! That combo has been a joy and takes a nice patina, the nickel layer also adds a certain something. Impressed with the sheffcut so far

I still think Travis is severely underrated

Got any photos of the patina?

 

[NickMinton]

It was about time I got myself a Merion - and a very nice one it is too.

At 245x58 it’s my tallest Gyuto (*ahem big santoku*) relative to length, but initial impressions feel pretty organic in hand.

The taper goes hard from 6mm to V thin right at the tip (despite the spine shot here), and the edge is nail flexing along the whole blade.

Really nice work and I’m already planning my next custom.

Haha do we have the same knife??

 

[cwk.v]

Got any photos of the patina?

If you scroll up a few post to @NickMinton , he posted the one he got from me that has some patina!

Edit: Realized you were referring to the Lucid, not the Merion

 

[Matt Jacobs]

Very nice! That combo has been a joy and takes a nice patina, the nickel layer also adds a certain something. Impressed with the sheffcut so far

I still think Travis is severely underrated

My other knife from him is stainless over Wolfram, also very impressed with that steel. So far Travis makes my favorite workhorse and for almost 1/2 the cost of others I have tried.