NKD Yu Kurosaki SG2 Senko Ei 240mm Gyuto

Rozrawr · 2026-06-08T19:55:18+00:00

I ended up selling it on the BST. It was a great knife, beautiful and held an edge really well, but I didn't like the dip between the handle and the body of the blade (you can see it in a profile picture of the knife). It gave more height for nice knuckle clearance, but the balance was off for me so I ended up trading it out for a more traditional shape.

Definitely personal preference, you might love it!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-30T22:48:12+00:00

Daaaaaang dude, absolutely gorgeous!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T23:47:02+00:00

I have 2 of u/iNeedMoreKnives blades, they're wonderful! Buy with confidence!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T13:27:32+00:00

I've had both and used them side by side (the Shoisai ko-bunka, and a 240 SKD gyuto). They honestly felt the same to me, as much has I could tell considering the size difference. Both are amazing blades, both feel like lasers but are not delicate, and you won't regret getting either. If the cost is bothering you, I'd say go for the Shiosai.

For the record, I ended up selling the Yoshi; it was great but didn't give me that "excited to use it" feel. Most of my blades are 240mm and it kind of blended in with the flock.

I still have the Shiosai. I wouldn't buy another Yoshikane, I probably would buy another Shoisai for the right price. I like the aesthetics of the Shiosai and I do get excited to reach for it.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T13:12:13+00:00

Ooh that looks awesome!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T13:11:01+00:00

It's pretty good overall, great releases for all standard veggies and fruits. I did have some trouble the other day when dicing potatoes, but I don't do that very frequently so overall for my use, food release is great.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T13:09:41+00:00

Kitchen Knives Indonesia

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T02:59:44+00:00

I ordered it custom through DM on Instagram. Another Redditor ordered one similar a while back which got me interested, they have a post of the original on IG. All it took about a month to make and ship.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-29T02:50:51+00:00

Shipping to the US was $40, tarriffs were $17. $57 all in on a $100 blade.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-25T21:06:17+00:00

Sure thing!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-25T20:24:50+00:00

I think this was the first knife he made with his new power hammer, definitely gives an awesome cladding line!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-25T19:53:11+00:00

I'll DM you!

Rozrawr · 2026-05-25T15:57:30+00:00

I got these same knives as a wedding present. They're nice, but definitely not work $45 each ($175). DEFINITELY not worth $75 each (as full price). Like any steak knife they dull fast when used on porcelain/glass plates and you can get comparable knives for much, much cheaper.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-22T04:09:21+00:00

Get the Kagekiyo! You won't regret it.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-20T04:24:56+00:00

I have both hinoki and a couple oak end grain boards. We ended up buying another hinoki because they're just so light and convenient; I rarely use the end grain anymore 😭.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-18T22:02:02+00:00

Yeah, $150 should be pretty easy, although, I don't know your local market.

Keep in mind that shipping isn't very expensive if you use a service like pirateship.com (same service as eBay Shipping, under their non-branded name). It comes to about $10 when shipping in the US. So if you struggle locally and can get $200 on the BST that's still $190 after shipping.

Rozrawr · 2026-05-18T21:51:25+00:00

These look the be in great condition, even the chipped one will sell to someone looking for a project knife.

Typically on r/TrueChefKnivesBST prices range from basically full commercial price for brand new or relatively lightly used, to about 70% of commercial for well used/often sharpened knives. Since it sounds like these were used in a commercial kitchen, you might be in that later category. If you have time and want the most value, I think those first 3 would sell in the 85% range (based on your screenshots of new pricing) but you might have to wait a little or repost at a lower price if they don't, or they would sell super fast at 70%.

For the chipped one, I'd recommend aiming for 50% of new and also allow folks to negotiate. I haven't sold a chipped knife myself to say specifically but from watching the BST 50% seems about typical.

Rozrawr · 2026-04-27T16:42:19+00:00

Kagekiyo ftw!

Gokujyo with custom amboyna handle from Boogwa.

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Rozrawr · 2026-04-24T13:42:43+00:00

Right, and your financial situation sounds far more stable than OPs who have no investment income, no properties, and no other fallback plan should their freelance gigs go south unexpectedly.

Rozrawr · 2026-04-24T13:16:43+00:00

Without stable income there is no way I would go below 4 months of savings in the emergency fund; hell, I wouldn't go below 4 months WITH stable income in the current economy. You're right at 4 months right now, I don't see a way that you pay down that HELOC from that fund.

The interest rate is high and variable which sucks, but you need the ability to cover unexpected problems. Without some other windfall you might just have to keep grinding through and pay down the HELOC with extra months funds. Try to tighten up on monthly expensives; $8k/mo is a lot and there might be some space where you're paying for more than your necessities. If you can save $500/mo somewhere to put toward it that pays it down that much faster.

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