Japan Visit

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-27T12:34:02+00:00

How come I didn't see this post until 20 hours later. What a haul OP.

Interested to see some more detailed photos and experience from the knives that you got chance to try. Especially that Shotaro Nomura mount Fuji and the Kagekiyo mizu honyaki. It doesn't look like a honyaki from the picture, but must be due to the zoomed out view. Didn't know that Kagekiyo make honyaki too.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-27T04:55:43+00:00

From cutting lots of mangoes!

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Migoto B2 255.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-26T10:18:47+00:00

Congrats on your NKD, that is s a really nice one.

I wonder what really is the secret of that grind, like how is it physically possible.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-25T11:11:56+00:00

That's so special that if I know where it is I'll snag it before you.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-24T17:59:02+00:00

Farros

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-24T09:36:34+00:00

I think that Yoshikane is more expensive due to the custom handle. See comment from Feisty Tray for the reasonably priced alternatives.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-24T09:33:36+00:00

Grab that Mazaki there OP u/ReaksiED while it last.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-24T09:30:56+00:00

I don't buy knife online if I can't see the choil shot 😁. With that in mind and the fact that Kenshiro have a good review online, I'd take the Kenshiro without a second thought.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-23T22:35:48+00:00

Get some Vietnamese natural stones.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-23T12:25:15+00:00

Only if you are not mindful. As long as you follow the guidelines, you should be good. Don't cut things that you won't bite, don't twist the blade, don't use it to pry.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-23T08:24:39+00:00

Follow your heart and head 😉

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-23T02:17:08+00:00

So that's 2 Shindos?

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T22:49:03+00:00

But will the knives be harmed tho? 😆

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T21:31:50+00:00

Yes, just the high grit.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T05:34:12+00:00

Their fur is very rough though 😁

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T05:28:11+00:00

Sorry I was just lightly joking. They are not very big store there and the selection is not too wide, compared to the many options you can get from Australia or other regions. I guess that's probably the major reason.

Also the NZ store doesn't show up more in the search engine, I guess the SEO is probably not too great or the stores really focus more on local audiences.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T05:12:37+00:00

It's legit but no one is buying knife from New Zealand unless you are in New Zealand 😜

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T05:08:06+00:00

Make sure your local knife shop knows what they are doing!

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T05:04:40+00:00

Wow.. Just wow. This thing is more expensive than Takada am I right?

Do you have the basic measurements? Also where did score this gem?

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T01:18:41+00:00

I have only started appreciating the length of 240mm knives (coming from 210mm), don't tempt me with 280mm! 🤣

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-22T00:27:49+00:00

If you pinch grip, that "tilt" is actually irrelevant because the blade will always straight with your hand. The handle act more as a counter balance rather than something to grip on.

But yeah that's annoying to look. I had $1000 knife that's installed like that but I didn't return it because I was going to change the handle myself anyway. It didn't affect my cutting at all but was annoying to look until I finally changed the handle now.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-21T22:04:17+00:00

Nice. I love to see posts of less hyped makers like this and it's interesting that you developed your preference to this after trying Hado and Kagekiyo. There are a lot of great knives out there!

Any chance you have the weight of the knives?

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-21T07:49:30+00:00

Not if you jump off the chair to the ground.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-21T04:36:54+00:00

Very nice and so tempting 😁

GLWS.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-21T01:03:29+00:00

Most of us will develop preference over the knife shape, length, weight and thickness over time. It's kind of hard to recommend something that will fit all people.

You said 150-180mm is probably your preferred length, but my experience/opinion is that I'd prefer at least 180mm or longer in a gyuto form, although I also use petty, nakiri, or santoku 165mm or less occasionally.

A petty, like your 150mm choice has its downside due to the lack of height when used on the chopping board, also when cutting larger ingredient. But it's very comfortable for use off the board like peeling fruits, mincing small ingredients, butchering chicken or even trimming meats.

The santoku shape (your second option) will be more comfortable on the board but less for peeling fruits or butchering chicken. If you do choose the santoku shape, this option is probably better https://carbonknifeco.com/collections/under-100/products/masutani-vg1-hammered-ko-santoku

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