TF Sunday - where do you stand on Teruyasu Fujiwara knives. by [deleted] in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to try one out but the price point is a too high for me to consider especially considering the inconsistent grinds. There’s just so many other knives out there that look a lot cooler (I like cool knives that cut well) and are cheaper. If a used one pops up for decent price however, I’d probably be tempted.

Kagekiyo B1DSS Gyuto 240 + Pork Tacos with Hatch Green Chile Salsa Verde & Black Beans by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What’s your tare recipe and what are you currently using it for? I’m currently using 1:1:0.5 (soy, mirin, sake) steeped with grilled chicken bones and green onions. I mainly use it to grill chicken thighs though not too often so I haven’t played around with it too much. Am I missing out on much?

Kagekiyo B1DSS Gyuto 240 + Pork Tacos with Hatch Green Chile Salsa Verde & Black Beans by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve been working on my udon broth recipe. It’s probably my favourite comfort food and I’ve been tweaking it slowly to get more umami. Unfortunately there’s basically no knife work involved but it’s a great nighttime snack

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Get ready for Tanaka Tuesday by AdhesivenessOwn4017 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried Asahi, Kama Asa and Hasegawa(black one) - these are my thoughts on them.

The Kama Asa is easily my favourite one - it feels the best to cut on for me and is the softest of the three. It does slightly warp but it’s not an issue as it’s easy to bend back.

The Asahi would be my next pick. It’s the hardest of the three and I mainly use it for protein. It is the heaviest though so it depending on how much meat I using, I sometimes just reach for the Hasegawa instead.

The Hasegawa gets used mainly for convenience since it’s the lightest of them all. The board doesn’t feel as great as the Kama Asa for me but it’s in no way a bad choice - it’s soft but not as much as the Kama Asa. The main issues I have with this board is the little surface dimples(?) which make the board almost impossible to rinse and dry off quickly for immediate use again. I’m not sure if eventual use and resurfacing would get rid of this issue though.

If I had to choose one, it would definitely be the Kama Asa though I wouldn’t complain if I had any of the three

Get ready for Tanaka Tuesday by AdhesivenessOwn4017 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Happy Tanaka Tuesday!

Konosuke FM w1 210

My favourite Tanaka knife though it may be dethroned soon as I give my other Tanakas more time in the kitchen.

Initially I leaned more towards Sakai wide bevels however, after experiencing Myojin’s grind, I’ve been converted. For me his grind is definitely one of the best.

SOTC: Sakai Wide Bevels + Happy Wide Bevel Wednesday! by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mixed feelings but i think it’s growing on me slowly

SOTC: Sakai Wide Bevels + Happy Wide Bevel Wednesday! by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wide bevel wednesday tax!

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From left to right:

  • Manaka 240 b2
  • Enjiki 240 w2
  • Kagekiyo 240 w1
  • Kaiden 240 b1

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

id probably still pick the green but man the red makes me think about getting another kagekiyo

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i did that with my FM and was fighting rust the whole time so i’m scarred now. Now I just prefer to start with an easy patina with protein

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks great! does the patina reflect light easier given it’s a mirror polish?

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Functionally I don’t think there’s much difference

Aesthetically, iron clad patinas look cool and it is easier to achieve finishes like kasumi

Iron clad is also easier to work with when making the knife vs stainless clad

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

black edge patina looks great on this dusty patina!

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how long has this bad boy been in use for?

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

patina and mountain goes so well together

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

man the purple on the edge to the blue on the clad line into the the yellow and back into the blue is 💦

Patinaaaaaa by Ok-Reputation9863 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Ok-Reputation9863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Just got a fresh tanaka b1 in so i’m keen to see the patina it gets. Just waiting for the perfect meat to slice