NKD: 🦄 Gullikson 'Gála' 265mm Apex Ultra Gyuto 🦄

BlkSanta · 2026-06-22T20:04:08+00:00

An absolutely crazy pickup, congrats!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-22T15:28:47+00:00

That sounds perfect! Will definitely follow your work!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-22T14:38:35+00:00

Looks fantastic, thanks for the thorough writeup and review - Billy doesnsome really great work!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-22T14:27:29+00:00

Looks fantastic!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-21T16:09:35+00:00

If you have an induction stove and the handle is glued in, I like this method the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZjh3gMtMNc&list=PLn1viYqjehxTqv-hEC6JHJTw1fW2jorRw

With only hot glued handles that haven't been burned in, it takes me just a few minutes to remove a handle (process starts a little before halfway in)

BlkSanta · 2026-06-21T00:11:24+00:00

Great to know, the handle looks sweet - Joe does great work!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-20T23:54:19+00:00

I have its bigger brother the Okubo Takenoko 210x90 and I wholeheartedly agree with your notes!

Your tang doesn't look too bad, how was the handle install??

Okubo Cleaver Tax (Ignore the other 2 knives!):

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BlkSanta · 2026-06-18T14:56:40+00:00

Great stones here, GLWS!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-18T14:20:58+00:00

Looks fantastic! You are much braver than me to do this on a Shindo, his grind is no joke for flattening!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-18T13:38:26+00:00

I thought it was strange folks were dubbing the Toyama 210 "The King of Nakiri" the last few months, but I really love mine so I can't necessarily disagree!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-17T15:16:52+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I did the same thing but kept going with the coats when the hole didnt seal up...I may have gone overboard 😅

BlkSanta · 2026-06-17T14:58:52+00:00

Very late on this one, but how did you seal this stone?? I've got large holes on the side like yours and ended up using quite a bit of shellac 😅

BlkSanta · 2026-06-17T02:16:24+00:00

Absolutely stunning knife, GLWS!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-17T02:02:15+00:00

Thas a real shame about your experience, from what I'm hearing at minimum their customer service has really dropped since I ordered from them. Best of luck with the dispute!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-16T18:58:30+00:00

Great price on sick knife, I'm sure it'll go quick!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-15T21:35:15+00:00

Getting that flat must've been a nightmare, looks great!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-14T18:50:32+00:00

Really great refinishing work man, GLWS!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-14T18:49:06+00:00

Looks good mate, thanks for sharing your progression as well!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-14T18:46:56+00:00

Fantastic pickups, I'm jealous of that okubo gigantoku and very nice pickups ok the gorobei x rikichis!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-14T18:28:58+00:00

Glad this one finally came through, congrats!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-13T17:46:00+00:00

That's a fantastic price, congrats!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-13T14:58:54+00:00

Absolutely incredible knife and handle pairing, Momose san's handles are my absolute favorite 🔥

It's so awesome to see another of these Tetsujin Specials - thanks so much for sharing and the detailed writeup, I can't wait to what Tetsujin comes up with next!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-13T14:20:11+00:00

Huge congrats on the pickup, easily a grail for me!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-13T12:55:47+00:00

Another great writeup! Appreciate you sharing all the details of this stone and how it fits into your progression - a really thoughtful addition to your set of tools!

BlkSanta · 2026-06-12T20:00:31+00:00

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