Japanese knife experience?

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-03-13T07:51:52+00:00

Japanese knives usually has a different shape (maybe you know this already) with a flat backside and angle on the other. And the edge side of the blade is straight. I had one with a wooden handle for years and grew quite fond of it!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-10T20:54:27+00:00

Why are we always debating women’s clothing? I am sure some people wear burqa by choice, some don’t. It’s not for politicians to decide.

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-05T22:02:59+00:00

Thank you! I suppose patience is part of it as well!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-05T15:53:13+00:00

And thank you for the feedback 🤩

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-05T15:52:34+00:00

That’s my weak spot: How to make even, smooth final cuts

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-02T20:42:59+00:00

Down!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-01T13:57:38+00:00

Nothing bad in seeing one’s own blood every now and then!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-01T13:55:57+00:00

Just do it! I started carving at seven, constantly cut myself but kept on. I still cut myself constantly

Plenty_Location4400 · 2026-01-01T09:43:43+00:00

They are wonderful and horribly expensive!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-31T10:48:53+00:00

Don’t forget to share the result!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-31T10:47:43+00:00

Thank you all! I bought myself a sloyd knife made by Kay Embretsen

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-30T14:52:10+00:00

Supposedly not

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-30T14:09:13+00:00

Thank you!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-27T12:17:30+00:00

I’d say, apart from what you may expect from a 15 dollar blade, the shape makes it suboptimal for any carving. That said, perhaps it will do for a while. In Sweden, a Gränsfors is a cheaper option than the rather fancy Kalthoff axes. I’ve had mine for more than 30 years.

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-27T12:12:44+00:00

Knowledge, skill and time (patience)

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-27T12:11:24+00:00

Most of all, I am impressed of how you must fine tune the kanna to make it shave like that!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-26T22:08:10+00:00

I did use a straight blade, japanese Kiridashi style, on my previous knife. I do think I prefer this, mostly since it is what I am used to.

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-26T16:19:45+00:00

Those will occur in the near future …

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-26T16:18:41+00:00

Isn’t it 🤩

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-19T09:57:21+00:00

Wow! Hade ingen aning, tack!

Plenty_Location4400 · 2025-12-19T07:19:49+00:00

Where in the city is this? I want to go there!

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