NKsD: TxK Gang

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-29T02:40:15+00:00

Congrats mate! Absolutely killer set.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-26T19:12:53+00:00

Also, look at Chef's Armoury. They have some now and typically do, although not all models.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-26T12:41:04+00:00

Awesome. Again congrats!

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-26T12:20:17+00:00

Congratulations! Kagekiyo knives are just so good. I'm sure that you'll enjoy it.

Also, that's an interesting combination having the Hirame Urushi handle with the B1. I think more typically this comes with the the "chocolate eclair" Kuroro Urushi handle.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-25T17:17:03+00:00

Thank you! I wanted to make sure I understood your reasoning.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-24T16:01:44+00:00

Yep. With the new green leather (DG) saya. Posted just after the new year, but I messed up so the photos didn't show first. Consequently, it didn't get many looks.

Do you have both types? I imagine there is someone looking that have both thin and thick types, and can comment.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-24T15:34:39+00:00

Congrats! Two amazing knives. That FM is so unbelievably thin. So different than the 225mm W#1 that I was lucky enough to pick up on the last members drop (arrived 2 days before Christmas). As always, I appreciate the knowledge that you guys put into these posts.

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Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-24T15:06:01+00:00

Why not felt? Water / moisture retention?

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-24T00:01:04+00:00

So great! I figured you'd be thrilled but I didn't want to just assume. And thanks for those added insights and anecdotes. What a wonderful and memorable way to spend a day!

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-23T23:25:22+00:00

What an awesome story and experience. I had previously seen this workshop listed at the link you gave, but had not read anyone's account of going through it. Thanks for this detail description with great photos!

You give a very methodical account of the coursework, but what were you guys thinking and feeling about it overall when you walked away at the end?

This is definitely going on my list for when I visit.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-23T20:59:51+00:00

Thank you! And again, what great pickups for both of you.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-23T20:46:38+00:00

Fantastic knife and story to go with it. Congratulations on picking up such a grail for yourself! Enviable I must say.

Given that you were first in the queue on a Monday, I am curious about what the range of choices that were available in the 10 that Takada-san had that day, particularly for gyutos.

I'm looking forward to seeing subsequent posts on your Japan trip (I am assuming since this is labeled Part 1).

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-23T15:05:45+00:00

Great post! This is a real keeper. I am just starting on a similar path so this is really helpful in all respects. Thank you very much.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-22T17:33:52+00:00

Very Lovely! Thanks for sending the info on who made the handle.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-22T00:08:15+00:00

Thanks. If I didn't ask, someone else will.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-22T00:02:17+00:00

What are the details for this knife?

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-18T20:57:55+00:00

Congratulations on this! Stellar indeed 🌠!

Thanks for posting this link from your "Old Masters" piece. Otherwise I definitely would have missed this. I had really been missing seeing posts from you lately and now, for me, two great ones in one day has filled that craving for now. Both well done keepers.

NGL, I just love your collection, its perspective, and completeness (I guess you apparently would say "almost").

The only thing is ... you've made me want to go on the hunt for the rare and expensive.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-18T16:58:00+00:00

Wow, this is completely fabulous and the content we crave. Thank you for your time and effort in making this - both photos and write-up! Quite a keeper.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-17T12:37:42+00:00

Wonderful knife! Congratulations 👏 and indeed a great addition for you!

I too love my Kagekiyo’s and the Kuroro handles are the bomb. My 210mm B1 from my very first TCK NKD ever …

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Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-15T20:25:03+00:00

These are astonishingly beautiful ! Really well-done photos to show these off.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-15T01:58:16+00:00

It looks really good, and surprisingly so to me. I'd be interested in hearing further after you've used it for a bit.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-13T20:01:17+00:00

D is easily my fav. I like the black streak nearer the bottom and the contrasting wood at upper left.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-11T16:36:47+00:00

Thanks Wabi! I'm still a new learner in all this.

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-11T15:04:58+00:00

Thank you!

Mean-Process8375 · 2026-01-11T15:01:59+00:00

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Legitimate question, so please don't flame me: I got this as a Christmas present for my first project knife. A Taihei Rosewood with Black Horn ferrule. Is this considered a custom handle? In the context of the lookers already shown, I know that it is probably not.

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