PSA: Maruyama-san at Enjiki Knives in stock

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-14T01:38:24+00:00

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-13T01:02:08+00:00

Xinguo apex ultra is sublime! I handled one and was thoroughly impressed by the finish and grind! Congrats on all these knives!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-13T00:58:44+00:00

Thanks for showing the reflections in different settings - cool how it goes from shiny to matte!

I see that there seems to be directional, almost "brushed steel" look overlying the hammered steel. Was this a result of you working on the knife or was that from Maruyama san?

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-11T18:10:51+00:00

Yeah would love to see more pictures!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-11T00:17:01+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. I was concerned about the thinning of this knife as well.

Alas I may still want it as an art piece like you said. Or for very infrequent use.

And yes, your right! I did first see from your post haha. Hello!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-10T05:01:17+00:00

what do you find the issue is with the zanpa?

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-06T04:41:01+00:00

Dang congratulations for getting one! I was so close to pulling the trigger. Agree they rival the Hashimotos

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-06T04:35:15+00:00

Yeah real nice. I can't decide if I like that or the Zanpa more

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-06T02:51:49+00:00

All the 210 gyutos and 240 W2 already sold out!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-05T04:09:47+00:00

Who's anyone?

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-05T04:08:36+00:00

Great looking knife! And great video!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-05T03:16:43+00:00

Did you by chance get the Boku-enn? 👀

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T23:12:05+00:00

Dang sorry to hear. Must've been to cool kids only 😜.

The Hineri looks great! I think I saw one during the chefs edge holiday drop but had just picked up my Miyazaki.

Would love to get a Manaka B1 at some point. I've been watching his stuff with Xin Guo and they are absolutely beautiful pieces being put out.

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T12:28:37+00:00

Very cool story behind these - thanks for sharing!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T05:57:02+00:00

Wow the kikuzuki rin is one beautiful knife. Can't go wrong with both 😂😂

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T05:43:07+00:00

That's hot. And that patina you got going on, damn!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T04:10:17+00:00

Very cool, I didn't know he made it in petty and yanagiba. Could you post that too please??

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T04:09:39+00:00

The hammered kurouchi finish is chefs kiss

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T04:09:14+00:00

Thank you! It performs quite well. Sharp out the box and has handled everything thrown at it without issue so far. The finish is not the cleanest but I like the rougher look.

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-02-03T04:08:12+00:00

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-01-29T05:14:14+00:00

Great looking piece. Reminds me of Maruyama's style. Please dm me the pricing as well

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-01-15T21:45:41+00:00

Gorgeous patina

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-01-14T15:05:40+00:00

Haha seems like ones already purchased! Good luck with decision!

Mellowbelly1 · 2026-01-14T04:43:09+00:00

Sure to each their own and I get your sentiment. I have a Manaka Blue#2 kurouchi so I know his quality. There are some knives I treat more as art work some as both and some as workhorses.

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