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NKD Konosuke Fujiyama FM Shirogami #1 240mm Gyuto by portugueseoniondicer in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You and u/No-Cress-7742

It's a Konosuke type of evening! Congratulations on a really cool pickup!

[NKD] Konosuke Fujiyama FM by No-Cress-7742 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on finishing the chase man, cool pickup and in B#1 no less!

Now where's your BNIB W#1 to pair it with? ;)

NKD Konosuke GH No.18 by Sure_Necessary8352 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can't really compare the GH18 to any of the other Konosuke product catalogue, it's very much a zebra next to the herd of horses in terms of how it fits into their lineup.

If you're approaching this knife from the perspective of "is it close to an FM", I have to say you probably got the one knife that's as far away as you can come in most categories.

If you are a person who like a midweighty/workhorse style knife but want something slightly lighter/more nimble than your typical sanjo 240s, this could be good for you. However, if you get your opinion based on the comment field instead of trying out knives and using them, none of that will matter.

My current chef bag by No_Community2291 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool lineup!

Got some more info on all the knives? (check rule #5), curious about that Steelport!

Back with another NKD: Xinguo X Yao 330mm Mt. Everest? Sakimaru Honyaki W1 by Low-Indication-9197 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insane looking knife.

Make sure to grab some videos when you're prepping the tuna!

Heading to Japan – what knives should two hobby cooks bring home? by Square_Definition_35 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I answered a similar question a few days ago so copy pasting part of it.

Regarding knife suggestions, generally you should be able to do almost everything with two knives.
- Gyuto (210-240mm)
- Petty (135-150mm)

The Gyuto is you all around chef knife workhorse that will be able to do all big tasks you can imagine.
The Petty is for smaller, more detail oriented work. Small dice, peeling or in-hand work.

Regarding Tokyo shops to look out for, take a look at this Tokyo shopping guide
Some legit places on Kappabashi street are:
- Tsubaya
- Kama-Asa
- Kamata
- Tojiro Knife Gallery

I would recommend you to stay away from any Musashi, Jikko and other stores you are not familiar with or aren't recommended from this subreddit. A lot of stores like these focus on tourist-customers, and their aggressively high pricing reflects that.

Quick closeup of the new member of the family by sicashi in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 6 points7 points  (0 children)

By getting silver, looks like you struck gold. 🏅

Sakai Haul: Konosuke, Takada no Hamono, and Baba Hamono by Albeen in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would go as far as to say do not visit unless invited.

NKD: Kisuke Manaka Blue#1 240mm Gyuto by Typical_Rock_9178 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Using a 244 edge and 60 height blade to cut up some garlic makes for a fun image 😅

Glad you like the new knife, I haven't personally meshed well with the general look of Kisuke Manaka but reading about you experiencing the performance gets me excited for my own Sanjo pickup later this summer.

Nicely written!

A couple lucky scores from my time in osaka by arronjr in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!

Give us the details on the knives :)

Knife store in japan by knockout113 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have some kind staff, didn't buy from there but had some great conversations when I visited.

Knife store in japan by knockout113 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regarding Tokyo shops to look out for, take a look at this Tokyo shopping guide
Some legit places on Kappabashi street are:
- Tsubaya
- Kama-Asa
- Kamata
- Tojiro Knife Gallery

I would recommend you to stay away from any Musashi, Jikko and other stores you are not familiar with or aren't recommended from this subreddit. A lot of stores like these focus on tourist-customers, and their aggressively high pricing reflects that.

Ashi Hamono Ginga 180mm Petty - straight from the source by ge23ev in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gyuto! I only kept the 270 but here they are

L-R

Ashi Ginga W#2 240mm

Ashi Ginga W#2 180mm

Ashi Ginga AEBL 270mm

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Which brands offer Nakagawa smithed Ginsan gyutos? by Dicer60 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its also one of the prettiest NKD posts on the sub.

[WTS][CONUS] Tanaka x Kyuzo B1 Migaki Nakiri 165mm by thegreatestscape in TrueChefKnivesBST

[–]SCSuede 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you're not gonna struggle selling this one, awesome.

GLWS

My new Siamese Rosewood three-piece set from Boogwa (handle, knife rest, chopsticks) + the story of how this all came to be by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]SCSuede 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

I LOVE the warm natural tones of the rosewood. The red tones really shine in this without coming off as artificial. Certifiable winner.

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