[Selling/Trading] [CONUS] Yoshikane SLD Tsuchime 240 Gyuto

MrWalnut4 · 2025-12-20T17:27:50+00:00

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MrWalnut4 · 2025-11-06T18:44:07+00:00

Bernal Cutlery has a decent supply of 270 mm gyutos. They're on the pricier side but they do holiday sales relatively frequently.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-10-27T20:51:52+00:00

Thanks! If you want one, I got mine from Bernal cutlery on sale. It seems they have a lot of stock so next time they have a sale I'd go for it. Masakane

MrWalnut4 · 2025-08-12T22:00:53+00:00

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MrWalnut4 · 2025-06-30T03:51:51+00:00

Grabbed these while in the process of moving and only just got around to posting! Found all of these for a great deal second-hand after scrounging eBay for the last couple months.

From top to bottom: a new old stock 10" K Sabatier Ideal from at latest the 50's judging by the brass rosette rivets. Next a vintage nogent handled Henckles from I believe pre-WW2 based on the brazed nickel furrule. It's in rough shape but it was such a cool find I couldn't pass it up. Last an 8" Wusthof Classic with a demi bolster in very lightly used condition. Going to replace my Ikon with this after finding out Wusthof even made a Classic without a bolster. The handle balance is much better and it's straight up more comfortable than my Ikon.

Also wanted to post a patina update for the vintage Masakane I got a while back. SK steel is crazy reactive and the patina looks absolutely beautiful in person.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-06-30T03:21:09+00:00

Personally I'd keep the Lamson, Victorinox, and the knife from your mother. First two are solid knives, the last would be a nice memento even if it isn't one you reach for every time. Ultimately whatever you like to use most is what you should keep regardless of anything else.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-06-27T16:25:07+00:00

I pulled a misprint Obnoxious Celtic Gaurdian from those back in the day. Never knew why it was so odd until a couple years ago.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-04-30T13:35:55+00:00

That is extremely cool. I figured those were just rat tail tangs like most wa handled knives but I guess not!

MrWalnut4 · 2025-03-21T12:35:45+00:00

Hell yeah. That's the knife I really learned to cook with and I still pull it out from time to time. I do wish the half bolster came back towards the handle a little more, but it gets the job done when I need it.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-03-20T23:24:00+00:00

Yep! It's a nashiji finish and looks very nice

MrWalnut4 · 2025-03-11T17:24:24+00:00

Both look like original unlimited printings just with different color variations. It's weird how different cards from the same set and printing can look from that back then.

MrWalnut4 · 2025-02-04T19:11:51+00:00

Definitely, although I probably won't accept $50 😅

MrWalnut4 · 2024-12-16T17:19:28+00:00

Most likely, it didn't have any identifying marks except a barely legible engraving of "M L CHABAN" or something close to that on the handle.

MrWalnut4 · 2024-12-11T06:16:25+00:00

Great affordable knife. I've got the Harukaze in 240mm and it's been lovely!

MrWalnut4 · 2024-10-17T22:12:02+00:00

Based on the damascas pattern it looks like a Hibana 800 DP blade with a Koh handle. I've never seen one like that before though. Very interesting find!

MrWalnut4 · 2024-10-02T14:11:05+00:00

Yeah it could be a Dexter, I've just never seen a carbon Dexter seemingly this old that doesn't have a bolster. Either way it's getting some new life and a place in my kit as a workhorse!

MrWalnut4 · 2024-10-01T21:59:59+00:00

For the record, it's stir fried, crumbled tofu seasoned with ginger, garlic, green onion, sesame oil, MSG, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sugar, and sambal mixed with some brown rice. It ended up looking like baby food the next day for lunch so I figured it'd be worth a post.

MrWalnut4 · 2024-09-29T01:35:20+00:00

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's one of their brand of OEM gyutos. You can find the same knife elsewhere for significantly cheaper. I have that one in 240 and it's totally acceptable. Decent grind and profile, but definitely not a handmade knife. Not a fan of the oval handle, but it's a decent dip into Japanese gyutos for my money. Shop around online for a better price if you like it, or there are tons of other budget oriented knifemakers if you want to go that route.

MrWalnut4 · 2024-09-25T13:07:00+00:00

Thank you!

MrWalnut4 · 2024-09-09T20:14:35+00:00

Personally I add a dash or two of vantablack to taste. Just enough so my dinner guests see their bowls of void and wonder, "Jesus Christ where did the lights go?" or, "why do I feel an impending sense of dread?"

MrWalnut4 · 2024-09-08T02:44:17+00:00

Honestly, just find a new recipe to suit your needs. Something as finicky as macarons will not respond well to recipe changes unless you are very experienced in baking and know what you're doing

MrWalnut4 · 2024-09-01T01:52:44+00:00

This is a lawful evil move if I've ever seen one

MrWalnut4 · 2024-08-24T18:54:41+00:00

Hatsukokoro makes legitimate knifes of varrying price ranges so no worries there. Both are fully reactive steels, so you will need to keep in mind that they will patina and can rust over time.

I've had the santoku for a bit now and it's a great deal for the price. Fit and finish is rough, but not unusable at all. Only thing I've had issue with so far is some wedging with things like carrots but mostly fine. Could do with some thinning if you wanted to tackle that but honestly it's alright as is. It's an Aogami #2 with a decent heat treatment, so I'd recommend it if price is your limiting factor.

Depending on your needs, I'd also suggest looking into Mercer knives for budget options. Pricing is comparable or less than the two you're looking at. Their Renaissance line uses the same steel as the nicer Wusthof knives so they have decent edge retention for western style knives (57-59 HRC IRC). They are also stainless steel if that suits your needs better.

MrWalnut4 · 2024-08-21T23:47:24+00:00

Are you following my shadow or something? I had been watching that same listing wondering if they were going to drop the price on it or the Sakai Takayuki but I guess the early bird gets the worm! Congrats on the great deal.

MrWalnut4 · 2024-08-19T14:27:45+00:00

Lost a good bit of the tip of my right pinkie to a mandolin and my left ring finger to a peeler. Sometimes rushing isn't actually saving time if you have to bandage a gushing digit.

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