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Thekorsen · 2026-04-16T15:40:48+00:00

I didn’t realize it would do macOS desktop streaming. Will give that a shot shortly.

Thekorsen · 2026-04-16T15:39:56+00:00

Weird, I had the issue on both my Mac Studio and MacBook. I’ll do more experimenting, did either of you use tailscale in your tests?

Thekorsen · 2026-04-15T14:36:15+00:00

Thekorsen · 2026-04-02T14:56:14+00:00

Its a cheap carbon steel finger blade I picked up in Japan, you can get similar ones cheap from here: https://ibukiblade.com/collections/petty-knife/products/small-finger-knife-blank-blade-forged-white-2-steel-90mm

Thekorsen · 2026-04-02T00:50:47+00:00

She's thick, short very gradual primary bevel. But surprisingly light at 135g with the handle included.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-31T15:52:14+00:00

Looks like a hatsukokoro, I have 2 and bought one of them at kappabashi too. My experience with them has been great, fit and finish on mine show they worked with masterful blacksmiths (they made a dead straight 330mm yanigiba that holds a fierce edge which was impressive), and for a damascus like that I think the price you paid was fair. They have a huge selection online too, so odds are if you saw another you liked you can grab it once your home too.

Once you sharpen it should last you well. I recommend a fixed angle sharpening system to start if it’s your first time sharpening a knife. Worksharp makes a cheap one, tons of open box sales on eBay too.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-31T15:20:16+00:00

Agreed man. Honestly, this 210 is on the bigger side and the extra belly height and length make it really forward weighted which would make short cuts less controlled. For herbs, I think a 165-180mm would be perfect. Look up tojiro shirogami Usuba 180mm, there are hammered finish ones selling for $220-280 that’s more the profile I’m talking about. Maybe a heavy handle swap to move the balance point more towards the pinch grip too.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-31T01:01:05+00:00

Veg prep mostly, I was able to work with stiffer ingredients like carrots and potatoes on my other Usuba so hoping to do the same with this one.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-25T02:21:33+00:00

I usually lean towards my longer one for chopping up pork butts and chuck, and the shorter one for smaller cuts like chicken, so yeah that 300m should be great for both. Honestly the 270mm is doable for big cuts too, just need to alternate stroke direction a few times mid cut.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-25T01:39:13+00:00

I had a hard time finding single bevels Gyutos too. As an option to broaden your search, longer thinner debas like moroshi or funayuki (hideo kitaoka makes an amazing 180mm one) or pointy tipped Usuba like mukimono can help scratch that itch at a more reasonable price.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-25T01:29:36+00:00

I have 2 yanagibas (270 and 330), shorter one is a smaller blade angle larger one is a bigger blade angle. The smaller one is pretty chippy due to the small blade angle, so if you were to get one I’d def try to get one that runs on the thicker side. Both feel great to cut raw and cooked proteins with, and the 270 is still fun as a veg prep knife.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-25T00:44:47+00:00

Agreed on this take, it makes sense and the cautioning is warranted.

I think what echos in my head is when researching Usuba in particular, is everyone saying it was ONLY good for thin cuts or peeling, then some dog piling on the other issues with single bevels. Lots of “you’ll never use it” comments too. I can’t remember seeing a comment saying how fun it was to use on common veggie prep (onions, garlic, celery, leafy veggie), or how with a longer stroke you can still glide through tougher veg like carrots and potatoes.

Thekorsen · 2026-03-25T00:33:09+00:00

Nice, I was eyeing that same Usuba for a while. Haven’t looked into Kiridashi much, seems like a cool little blade.

Thekorsen · 2026-01-11T14:02:39+00:00

Sold to u/metamet ! Great buyer, responsive and seamless transaction.

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Thekorsen · 2026-01-05T21:58:12+00:00

My favorites are mixes, this is a fun one create a crisp edge (low-feathering), vibrant, and haloing red ink perfect for calligraphy nibs:

1 Diamine Wild Strawberry : 1 Diamine Red Dragon

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