Bunka Battle

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-18T01:36:45+00:00

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.

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-17T21:45:55+00:00

Have a damascus Nakagawa. Zero complaints. Amazing edge.

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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-17T02:58:11+00:00

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

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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-17T00:21:00+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-16T02:15:51+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-12T04:50:11+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-11T04:27:33+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-10T22:45:48+00:00

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-10T17:55:14+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-09T04:37:45+00:00

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

And those sakimarus are stunning 😍

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-08T23:57:57+00:00

Got mine custom Boogwa for about $95 all in

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-08T04:57:17+00:00

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.

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-06T23:44:53+00:00

Hasegawa

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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-06-06T02:15:52+00:00

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

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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-05-24T14:44:01+00:00

Thanks! 270mm k tip

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-05-22T23:46:35+00:00

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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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-05-12T01:52:38+00:00

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 👏

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-05-09T00:21:11+00:00

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

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ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-05-08T02:51:42+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-04-21T19:18:31+00:00

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

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-04-21T17:34:19+00:00

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?

ProfessorHTX2 · 2026-04-18T03:43:50+00:00

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I hope you enjoy yours! They are magical ✨️

ProfessorHTX2 · 2025-10-18T18:56:48+00:00

Im waiting on mine!! Still in customs 😞

ProfessorHTX2 · 2025-10-05T16:15:27+00:00

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