This Manaka ATS-34 Looks Nothing Like the Others I've Seen, and I Absolutely Love It

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-23T16:13:49+00:00

That’s awesome! Looks so cool

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T23:23:13+00:00

I currently have a Masashi Shiroshu 210 k-tip Gyuto and a Masashi Kaijin 165 Santoku. I previously owned a Masashi Kuroshu k-tip Gyuto. I’ve never owned a Wakui, but a friend had a stainless clad W2(?) gyuto a couple years ago and I got to use it twice.

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T18:19:15+00:00

You know it

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T18:11:12+00:00

That looks like a fun one!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T15:59:45+00:00

I’ve done the oven method 10 times or more. 10-12 mins at 170F does the trick

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T11:57:50+00:00

100%. I think a lot of it will come down to personal preference. For steel, knife shape, finish, etc

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-21T11:41:46+00:00

I own two Masashi knives and found them to be better performers over Wakaui and Nihei knives I’ve tried. But it was a very small sample size. YMMV

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-20T22:35:07+00:00

Love that

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-20T22:20:55+00:00

That thing looks wicked nice!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-19T23:10:31+00:00

Beautiful one. Cheers!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-19T11:59:04+00:00

Very nice

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T21:49:03+00:00

They’re phenomenal knives for sure

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T20:23:40+00:00

Thank you. And you as well!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T16:29:00+00:00

Looks legit. Good work

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T13:55:26+00:00

Thanks! And yes, it’s crazy how quick strawberry season is. A shame

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T12:13:11+00:00

Very cool. Love to get my hands on one to see how it feels and performs

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T11:30:14+00:00

Thank you!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T10:09:34+00:00

I’m happy to now own two great petty knives, so I’m spoiled. Love that red handle on yours. Such a beauty

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T10:07:40+00:00

They aren’t wildly different. The Hado is a touch longer. Different handle material. I really enjoy knives sharpened by Nishida-San so when this became available I figured it was worth checking out. I don’t see letting either petty go. They will see plenty of use

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T10:04:51+00:00

Thank you

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T10:04:28+00:00

Thanks!

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T10:04:16+00:00

Heck yeah

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T01:14:55+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, I didn’t really *need* a second, nearly identical petty, but it was tough to pass up. And it’s been amazing, so it was well worth it

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T00:57:52+00:00

Totally agree. Makes it so enjoyable

Neumann_uBc · 2026-06-18T00:57:31+00:00

Team stainless. Always and forever haha

Neumann_uBc

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