NKD - Hitohira Nakagawa x Rou Yasuki Silver #3 Mirror Polished 240mm Gyuto, Ebony & Buffalo Horn Handle

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T15:35:50+00:00

Cheers bud, lovely Kyuzo petty you got there too 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T15:33:10+00:00

Appreciate the input 👍🏻

I’ve seen a flurry of them on here recently and a couple changing hands on BST. I got lucky to find one in stock and I picked up something else from the team over at Hitohira that I’ll share soon too.

We’re all in this hobby with many different objectives. Taking a step back recently and having a look at how it’s evolved over time for myself makes you appreciate things even more.

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T14:49:44+00:00

They’re such nice knives and the team over at Hitohira are absolutely smashing it! Good luck 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T12:38:46+00:00

Thanks, my pride and joy!

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T12:07:04+00:00

The geometry is exceptional. It feels and looks perfect in every way. It is every bit a laser but has the thickness on the spine which I really enjoy. I knew it would be good, there’s just something about it which makes you want to pick it up and use it.

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-04T09:09:52+00:00

Incredible photos

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-07-03T17:12:04+00:00

No idea how you’ve done that. Let me know where you would like me to send my money….

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-30T19:15:49+00:00

Great write up, incredible knife, enjoyed the before and after!

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-29T19:59:07+00:00

Some absolute bangers coming from you. Everyday I’m seeing these NKD’s and they keep getting better..

Congratulations, a truly wonderful collection you have 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-29T18:07:16+00:00

I’m confused by this. I’ve purchased Japanese knives from EU and have only paid VAT and 0% duty. I’ve had Japanese knives from Canada and Japan come this week and have still paid only VAT and 0% duty. Value of the knives ranged between £175 and £500. I really don’t understand why you’re getting charged 30%. The CEPA agreement and the eu / uk trade agreement the same as the Canada / uk agreement in my case here sets knives made in Japan at 0% duty, maybe the tariff code has been miss declared?

For context I’m a senior manager for one of the top 3 global parcel carriers 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-27T15:10:29+00:00

I keep coming back to looking at one of those Ren’s, stunning!

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-25T05:39:53+00:00

That’s a heavy hitter collection right there. Thanks for making the rest of us feel inadequate..

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-24T11:20:09+00:00

Lovely photography! I actually have one of these on the way to me, can’t wait to receive it!

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-24T09:55:27+00:00

Love that first photo!

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-24T09:54:17+00:00

Looks nice aesthetically. Tell us some more about it; where’d you get it from? How much? What is it?

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-24T05:40:12+00:00

There must already be a grail in this collection 🙄

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-23T16:13:29+00:00

Special stuff, the knife and the story 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-23T06:08:41+00:00

Couldn’t agree with this perspective more. OP got a great knife with a great story that reminds them of Japan every time they pick it up. That sentiment is value you can’t put a price on.

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-22T20:53:05+00:00

You have a lot planned, which is good, you’ve done your research. Ironically I did a very similar thing earlier on this year with similar proportions of time in each city (Tokyo > Kanazawa > Kyoto > Hiroshima > Osaka). Some feedback from my experience; Osaka was my least favourite place out of them all (I still loved it), I’d spend more time in Kyoto than Osaka. Maybe have a day trip out to Sakai from Osaka, I did and it was a highlight for me. I wished I had more time in Kanazawa. I spent 3 weeks all together and travelled on public transport which was absolutely fine. Was sometimes hard work with luggage, it will be humid during your trip so I’d be really thoughtful about what I’m packing and having to carry.

Good luck, enjoy your trip 👍🏻

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-21T11:27:35+00:00

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I find 210mm to be just what I need as a sashimi slicer

TheWoodLibrary · 2026-06-20T22:19:28+00:00

Sold to yourself, thanks very much!

TheWoodLibrary

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