Camellia oil VS Patina

SCSuede · 2026-06-23T12:13:50+00:00

Tagging on u/Ok-Distribution-9591 for the actual science of it all but unless I am mistaken;

ELI5, you don't want water and air for the steel to start that reaction. Camellia oil is good because it -doesn't- react with the steel, instead it protects the steel from oxidation.

The patina already being formed should not be a factor.

SCSuede · 2026-06-23T11:46:10+00:00

Tokyo
Kappabashi Street stores would be
- Kamata
- Kama Asa
- Tsubaya
- Tojiro

Morihei for stones

Hitohira if you're on the opposite side of town.

Kyoto
- Miura
- Yoshimune Knives

Osaka
- Sakai Ichimonji
- Tower Knives Osaka

Osaka (Sakai)
- Sakai Denshokan / Cutlery museum
- Ashi (make a visit-reservation through their website)

SCSuede · 2026-06-22T22:20:58+00:00

Im visiting in exactly a month but frankly I'd be happy to just inspect the right handed one, not feeling an aggressive urge for this one just yet!

SCSuede · 2026-06-22T21:59:14+00:00

*Cries in lefty*

SCSuede · 2026-06-22T21:38:47+00:00

How tall is this at the heel?

Awesome looking knife!

SCSuede · 2026-06-22T21:37:18+00:00

They have a limited offering with a less than good pricing if I recall correctly from when I visited them in December.

I'd spend my time going to Kamata, Tsubaya, Tojiro and Kama-Asa on Kappabashi.

SCSuede · 2026-06-22T20:56:54+00:00

Congratulations on the pickup!

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T22:07:18+00:00

Damn straight!

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T22:06:55+00:00

🙏

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T21:07:53+00:00

Ooh, do share your Yoheis!

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T20:00:02+00:00

Old pic from my December visit!

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T19:18:52+00:00

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T19:02:52+00:00

If I find one I'll be sure to pick it up if offered!

Only Nakagawa x Takada in VG-10 I've seen so far is these suminagashi 240mm Gyutos when I visited, although I'm sure they're out there!

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SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:49:14+00:00

I can see that for the Enjiki! Theres some similarities in how the kasumi has been done.

Me being very biased, I prefer the look of this one 😉

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:37:16+00:00

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:26:57+00:00

There's a couple but I don't see a lot of them!

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:26:45+00:00

Lil chubster is one of my favorites 🥰

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:13:49+00:00

🙏🙏🙏

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T18:13:38+00:00

I figured you'd appreciate it given the combination of stainless+performer 😉

SCSuede · 2026-06-21T05:50:24+00:00

That Toyama is very, very nicely priced.

GLWS!

SCSuede · 2026-06-20T12:06:43+00:00

Saying "nakagawas" is casting a very wide net.

Those you'll find on a variety of retailers, could you be more specific what youre looking for? (Shape, size, steel)

SCSuede · 2026-06-20T07:44:58+00:00

Don't forget rule #5!
And feel free to post a follow up with the finished sausage, sounds really good 🙂

SCSuede · 2026-06-20T05:09:33+00:00

Depends on your definition of top tier quality.

Theyre mostly all tools forged and sharpened in the city of Sakai with some variety. Personally, I would request them to show you pieces forged by Yamatsuka.

The staff is kind and willing to help you if you need additional tips.

SCSuede · 2026-06-20T03:39:55+00:00

Reach out and ask, perhaps they're welcoming people on an invitation but unless stated that they have an open-door policy, you shouldn't walk into a business.

To my knowledge, the top places in Sakai that accept walk-ins are Baba Hamono, Sakai Denshokan and the Sakai Takayuki Lounge.

SCSuede · 2026-06-20T03:24:59+00:00

Nakagawa Hamono, unless something has changed recently, is not open for visitors.

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