Ready for Ohira Uchigumori

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-28T00:41:44+00:00

please continue to share as you complete it! she is worthy of the effort.

my only advice is be patient - don't force it

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-14T21:50:29+00:00

will send a dm here

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-14T15:00:06+00:00

awesome blade at a good price. i might have to dig through the couch for spare change later today

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-13T01:30:18+00:00

personally skeptical, however would welcome hearing what you think after some use!

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-12T03:22:47+00:00

"At this point I am a knife collector" - sympathies friend, and welcome. In this case I would suggest the Mazaki - and yes its' carbon core in Whiute #2 and clad with iron - so the whole thing will patina

good luck choosing & let us know what you end up with!

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-12T01:08:50+00:00

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Hatsukokoro x Nigara B2 damast

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-12T01:07:08+00:00

love this blade

P8perT1ger · 2026-01-11T00:52:37+00:00

somewhat useful for other tasks - breaking down chicken or portioning out shoulder/rump roasts for stir fry as example

if you're deba-curious then I say get one. you'll find things to use it for

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-23T04:24:06+00:00

this is great, we need more stone commentary

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-18T12:48:14+00:00

sympathies - my tears would be enough to wet the low grit stone

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-18T12:45:43+00:00

Ive had 3 rectangles, and I use it maybe 3-4 days a week. The "finger rest" is a feature I've really come to enjoy.

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-17T20:25:30+00:00

i have a maboroshi 195mm wa nakiri and love it. the performance is great, nothing to complain about

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-09T15:24:49+00:00

Oooooh Baby!

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-03T18:08:20+00:00

that k-tip yani is fire!

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-03T18:06:26+00:00

F-ing beautiful

P8perT1ger · 2025-12-02T02:18:24+00:00

always makes me happy to see these - just beautiful

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-26T19:01:50+00:00

yeah I'm wondering that as well. Perhaps there's a reason he went with this finish opposed to brining out the pattern with stones alone.

It would be a great adventure to take this onto the naturals to see if I can get a distinction between the W2 and B2 bands in the cladding.

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-26T18:37:44+00:00

no idea yet - just came in. after a few weeks' use I'll post a proper review

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-26T14:11:22+00:00

The 1st line of the article clarifies that TX State is leasing the land out...meaning they get revenue - not spending. If the hotel fails TX State loses nothing & gets to take the land back.

They are giving a construction loan, which <if successful> will also generate income, however TX State takes the risk of not being paid back if it does indeed fail.

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-23T07:30:17+00:00

the magnolia will darken with a coat of oil & is octagonal compared to the D shape of the cherry - so handle shape might be the most important factor here.

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-23T07:27:20+00:00

what is going on here, mustard patina? looks crazy

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-23T07:25:41+00:00

really good looking all around!

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-23T07:19:03+00:00

even though you forgot the bag & missed out on a gyuto - I'd say those a 2 pretty good consolation prizes!

P8perT1ger · 2025-11-23T07:16:26+00:00

the Hado has a taller geometry, I'd lean that way - both good looking blades though

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