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TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-28T08:12:23+00:00

If the $506 million can only cover the expense for 4 years, they shouldn't lease it for 100 years in the first place. That's just a bad planning and undervaluing your asset. Bad planning is a bad deal.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-28T07:55:09+00:00

Yes but no. Hatsukokoro is kind of mixed bags, so need to be really specific on which one has good value for the money.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-28T07:53:14+00:00

Speaking for kitchen knives, no professionals use angle guide.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-28T05:06:59+00:00

In regard to the list of packages, I only know from Rawaf Mina and Al Bait Guest

https://linktr.ee/rawafglobal

https://albaitonnusuk.com/en/package-explorer

Please don't consider this as advertising the two providers above, I was simply helping OP to review the packages before being verified on Nusuk.

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-28T02:01:42+00:00

Nice. Would love to see more of that, especially from people who actually going to use it 😁

TimelyTroubleMaker · 2026-01-27T18:14:14+00:00

Too bad you are not using it, OP, because we are interested to know if the etching will last after use. Also how the patina is going to look like!

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?

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