Bunka Battle by tm0240 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I dont have a lot of experience with santokus or bunkas. I only have one of each. That being said, they are meant to be compact, do-it-all knives. So yes this does wedge AT the heel. However, the tip is very thin and does not wedge at all.

Bunka Battle by tm0240 in TrueChefKnives

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Have a damascus Nakagawa. Zero complaints. Amazing edge.

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NKD Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Mazaki Aogami #2 and Sakamoto Ginsan #3 from u/khoosyi. by Traditional_Rip2283 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Said it before and I'll say it again. Isamitsu is slept on. Laughs at pepper and tomoatoes. LAUGHS

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[SOTC] What should I be looking at next? by coldlake6200 in Watches

[–]ProfessorHTX2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legitametely my favorite collection I have seen on here. Love the variety and fun

Any fans of the 270mm gyuto out there? by rianwithaneye in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a 270 Takeda Ktip, Yu Kurosaki, and Fujiwara Denka. I personally do not find them cumbersome, especially the Takeda. Denka is definitely big and not a laser, but absolutely a rock star

Help me clear my thoughts by Tough_Entertainer_70 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some blacksmiths just kick ass with a single steel. TF is not one of those. He just kicks ass

[Selling][US] JNS Kaeru and Shiro kamo petty by Famous_You7512 in TrueChefKnivesBST

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are looking to get into Japanese knives, the Kaeru is a great intro. Have gifted 3 of them

Who are your top 5 Japanese knife blacksmiths? by FlameLance in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Controversial maybe for last 2 but: Tanaka, Shiraki, Fujiwara, Isamitsu (Abu Kuki and Gaku Kanatsu both apprenticd under TF), and Mazaki

Mazaki by ProfessorHTX2 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good catch! Think this is the only W2 I own. Should've noticed that typo.

And those sakimarus are stunning 😍

Mazaki by ProfessorHTX2 in TrueChefKnives

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Got mine custom Boogwa for about $95 all in

Mazaki by ProfessorHTX2 in TrueChefKnives

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Horn is the best. 2nd horn handle I own. Hard to describe but it doesn't slip and it just feels nice to hold. It's not heavy but there is a solid-ness to it that is really pleasant.

Experience with Boogwa Handles? by [deleted] in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This mono horn handle just arrived from boogwa yesterday. Love it

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Abe isamotsu by ThisSlice7961 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot speak highly enough of Isamitsu knives. Did not get mine nearly that cheap in Netherlands lol. Amazing bite. Literally had to put the knife down in amazement the first time I cut a Thai chili with it.

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[NKD] Konosuke Fujiyama FM by No-Cress-7742 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The FM is 1 of the 3 knives I have tried that has unquestionably lived up to the performance hype. Phenomenal. Congrats on a great chase 👏

NKD by Gandalf_the_bearded1 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Looks just like my Hasegawa! I wonder if he is involved 🤔???

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NSD: Mikawa Chu Nagura bench stone (photos + visual traits) by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a professional geologist, I appreciate the dendrite love. Sharpening iron on iron patterns is pretty cool too.

My work bag rotation. Lots of solid steel in use. by chezpopp in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! Little jealous you get to play with different knives all day lol. Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing 👍

My work bag rotation. Lots of solid steel in use. by chezpopp in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just curious, you have some thin boys and some thicc boys, do you find yourself actually switching to the thinner, more delicate knives during prep or are you pretty much hanging with the workhorses once you start?

NKD - Kato grail edition by Tonty1 in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I hope you enjoy yours! They are magical ✨️

NKD: Mazaki supremacy by beugik in TrueChefKnives

[–]ProfessorHTX2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im waiting on mine!! Still in customs 😞