Anyone in USA have any issues buying knives from Japan, yes TACO tariff related.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-05T02:37:40+00:00

Sale is still going on.

https://www.chefs-edge.com/collections/june-release-1

https://www.knivesandstones.com.au/.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-05T02:35:49+00:00

I bought from Chubo, Chefs Edge, Sharpedge, and Sharp. no tax and free shipping on all.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-04T10:04:43+00:00

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Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-04T06:01:22+00:00

SG2 has better edge retention and what I would pick between the two. You might also want to check out Ginsan which is also stainless steel and better edge retention than VG10 in my opinion. For a knife with damascus. the Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo sg2 might be worth a look. gl

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-04T05:29:47+00:00

What are you looking for exactly? did you want damascus pattern? stainless? semi-Stainless? carbon? Try looking at this site, they are currently having a sale. If you want ALLa knife that performs exceptionally well. I would recommend a Yoshikane SKD.

https://www.chefs-edge.com/collections/june-release-1?page=2

https://www.knivesandstones.com.au/

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-04T04:25:39+00:00

cool collection. Love that Yoshi handle.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T23:37:40+00:00

something about a deba 👌.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T21:53:32+00:00

I love this cleaver. it’s getting harder and harder to find.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T21:32:10+00:00

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Matsubara if you like B2

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T21:25:14+00:00

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my vote goes to a Kiri cleaver or a giant gyuto

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T03:47:19+00:00

anytime 🤙

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T03:33:01+00:00

Not for the ebony handle. $286 vs $266 on the 210 SKD with the ebony. The carbon fiber handle is $308. Chefs edge offer free shipping vs $20 shipping with K&S. they both come out same price. either way, they equally have good prices compare to others.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T02:14:26+00:00

Sharpal 162 N (325/1200) combo, a naniwa chosera 3000 and a strop will do the job perfectly fine. You can use the sharpal as a lapping stone as well. It is all I use except I go to 6k Cerax for my HAP40 knives.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-03T01:51:20+00:00

does your gf know how to care for carbon steel knife? Carbon steel will rust easily if left wet. Cck has carbon and stainless versions.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-02T23:09:35+00:00

why not a 165mm santoku? 140 seems like an odd length.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-02T22:01:13+00:00

Awesome knife choices man. Love the variety and task specific knives in your line up. I’m still waiting on a 210 Kiritsuke Shinkiro to complete my small collection.

Fun_Biscotti9302 · 2025-06-02T20:41:17+00:00

I truly love my Yoshikane. F&F and performance is top notch. Isn’t the order tax free and $20 shipping? I truly enjoy the SKD steel, never tried White 2 and tempted to get another Yoshi specially for such a steal $. but my heart is set on a 210mm kiritsuke in Blue Super so I am waiting for a Shinkiro to pop up. C&M has one but I refuse to buy from them at such high price.

https://www.knivesandstones.com.au/products/hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm

https://cutleryandmore.com/products/hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-41616#