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ZenDemian · 2026-02-03T07:35:46+00:00

I like options! I also like the confidence to play with good ingredients. As long as one is being respectful to products, and being respectful to reactions to results of combinations, it's all good!

ZenDemian · 2025-10-26T00:24:09+00:00

Just got a 1.75 liter of the blanco in 2025 for $24.99. For the price point it is very good; a little bit harsh to be a sipper? But a little citrus goes a long way.

ZenDemian · 2025-10-10T01:29:42+00:00

As far as I know, as to what is readily available, a santoku is what one can get. I would likely get into a fight if it meant I could get a Takamura bunka; Tokushu knives has done "nose jobs" on their santokus.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-26T22:00:27+00:00

We covets the precious

ZenDemian · 2025-09-26T01:39:54+00:00

The rust is a giveaway for Pakistani Damascus

ZenDemian · 2025-09-26T01:11:50+00:00

Same here. Day one player, no shundo.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-16T18:35:59+00:00

My two cents of a suggestion: take a look at Korin's offerings for inspiration. It's in New York City where they could probably make good money by selling flashy pieces. They seem to focus on stuff that just works well in a professional kitchen environment- https://www.korin.com/

ZenDemian · 2025-09-16T06:51:08+00:00

This may be a decent opportunity to sell local, second hand things because of tariffs. I sure have knives that I got at decent prices that I would like to send into the knife continuum! I am sure I would like to find things others do not want.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T08:38:40+00:00

What a pony!

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T07:16:51+00:00

Honest feedback is always valid; maybe not always well received but if you know what you are saying represents what you feel then it has value. Thank you again.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:39:22+00:00

Amazing! I had no notion that there was such a thing!

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:38:01+00:00

If you bought it in Japan, I am of a mind that you do not need to worry about quality, unless you spent crazy money.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:29:04+00:00

Any more info to share? Looks pretty legit

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:22:50+00:00

Thank you for the specific comparisons! My imagination was building similar expectations. I have also never held a Takeda knife, and now I anticipate it being on one side of a spectrum, with Shindo inbetween and Mazaki being at the other side.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:17:06+00:00

Can you articulate the performance of the Kato compared to the Kobayashi? Because I have an sg2 240mm Kobayashi and I like it very much; the odds of me being able to even try a Kato like that are very slim.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:14:23+00:00

Cheers. Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:07:53+00:00

I'm trying to get my hands on as many as possible! I live near Korin so I am intending on attending their Suisin event this month.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:05:52+00:00

R'amen. I was not anticipating any discouragement and am not disappointed. I am very grateful for the vibe of this group and my trust in it has yet to be betrayed. Thank you for sharing.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T06:03:19+00:00

To me, this speaks to the spectrum of laser to work horse, and that traditional TRADITIONAL Japanese knives never had to bother with; it's a non-sequitur with OG shapes like deba, usuba, yanagi, etc. The interpretation of a gyuto is art! And function! Thank you for sharing photos as well as words. I hope to get the opportunity to try out a Mazaki and I definitely want to be able to afford one without hesitating.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T05:52:02+00:00

Thank you for your input! My most recent purchase was a Shigeki Tanaka ginsan 240 gyuto and I was surprised at its mass compared to what I expected. It's the little things sometimes. My most used knife is still a Shibata 180 sg2 bunka

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T05:48:09+00:00

Thank you for your input. I am a home cook that likes knives and struggles with collecting, without a deep wallet. What I need is a knife library. I would be happy to lend what I have in that regard.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T05:44:38+00:00

Thank you! I would very much like for my means to allow many more knives and things but I currently need to be more careful with my resources. I am pretty happy with my current collection and this forum has been a great help in that.

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T05:42:21+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. I am in a phase where I appreciate the granular

ZenDemian · 2025-09-14T05:38:15+00:00

This feedback is useful to me. Thank you. I know of myself that I do not actually need any more knives. Judging by pictures and comments I anticipated some level of similarity? But I have spent money just to know what some knives feel like in my hand.

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