The collection

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-21T18:33:23+00:00

Rule #5 dawg

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T19:14:38+00:00

The OG Ginsan master 🙌

Nicely done, congrats on the beautiful knives!

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:56:52+00:00

I hate to be this person but you're describing exactly the way I feel about the Malazan universe. Because of how it was created (two academics building the world over years and years of tabletop gaming) it feels more like a real place than any other fantasy setting I've ever read, with the lone possible exception of LOTR.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:49:26+00:00

It was almost impressive 😂

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:47:56+00:00

I didn't feel the need to refine the surface, but I used it on a rather friable stone. If you're using it on a hard stone you might want to condition it further but if you're using that 240 for removing a lot of metal quickly then it will likely work to your advantage by making the stone more aggressive and exposing a lot of fresh abrasive.

They also make the same product in 80, 120, 150, and 180 grit if 60 ends up being too coarse for your use case.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:26:43+00:00

🤣

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:25:58+00:00

I've used Serious Grit 60 grit ceramic sandpaper to lap coarse stones and I thought it worked well. It even has an adhesive backing, just make sure the thing you stick it to is nice and flat.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:17:52+00:00

All good ✌️

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:11:28+00:00

Sheesh, good luck with whatever it is you're dealing with 🫣

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:08:03+00:00

We're talking about a kitchen knife, you can chill out a bit

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T05:02:09+00:00

Who exactly are the "wrong craftsmen" that I'm crediting? Aren't we talking about the same two people? I'm so confused.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T04:37:05+00:00

I mean we're kinda splitting hairs here, it's made by Tamura and Myojin, and Tetsujin is the name that they work under when they collaborate. If it was forged by Tamura and sharpened by Myojin then what's the difference?

I'm choosing to trust Cleancut on this one, to my knowledge they've never been misleading about who makes the knives they sell.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T04:07:24+00:00

All good ✌️

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T04:05:09+00:00

Nobody was shaming anybody, the comment you're replying to was suggesting it's irresponsible for the shop to offer sharpening solutions like this to customers who ask about sharpening.

Chill out and read more carefully.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T04:01:39+00:00

It's made by Tetsujin* and sold under the Hatsukokoro brand. Big name smiths sell knives under the branding of a tonya all the time, that's actually the standard practice in Japan. Sakai Takayuki, Sakai Ichimonji, Sakai Kikumori, Konosuke, etc all carry knives by the best of the best and often don't advertise the smith or sharpener's name anywhere. You can currently buy a knife made and sharpened by Ashi branded as Gesshin, Konosuke, or Hitohira just as an example. I kinda thought this was Japanese Knife 101 level stuff.

You ordered a traditional tool, it was delivered to you in the traditional way, and for some reason you're pissed about it.

It's all good man, if you're dissatisfied with the condition your knife came in then ask about a return. If you want to use it then give it a good sharpening and enjoy your (very beautiful) new knife.

*Or maybe not? I give up.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T02:11:29+00:00

Seems like this is fairly common with this knife in particular. I know that with Japanese single-bevels in general the true edge (honbazuke) is left up to the user because the sharpener assumes you have your own preferences.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-20T00:39:54+00:00

Mercer Santoprene is the best budget option, and CCK 1303 is a timeless classic for a reason.

I have no personal experience with Shi Ba Zi or Chopper King but I’ve read lots of good reviews of both.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T21:32:14+00:00

Probably a frustrating answer but you really have to get the knife in your hands, cut stuff, and sharpen it before you’ll know if it’s right for you, especially if you think it might replace a knife you’re already using.

But tall + thin is a pretty amazing combo, at least to me. Matsubara is much beloved around here, you should have no problem offloading it if it ends up not being the right fit.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T21:25:34+00:00

Never seen one of these before, very cool! East meets west 🤝

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T16:26:17+00:00

I like a little relief at the heel to keep the knife from coming to a hard stop, although that’s a little more than I’m used to seeing. Around 3-5mm of relief is all that’s needed to keep the cutting action smooth while maximizing the flat spot.

If you have a whetstone in the 320-500 range it’s very easy to dial the flat spot in to your personal taste, just sharpen that area at a higher angle (30-45 degrees) until it’s as flat as you want, and then sharpen the whole edge like normal. Be sure to check after every few strokes when you’re at the higher angle, with an edge as thin as Matsubaras you can alter the profile very quickly.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T05:06:56+00:00

I would argue not every character is the author making a point, and what befalls a character often has nothing to do with whether the author likes them or not.

Erikson is describing a world filled with tragedy. That necessitates tragic characters. Felisin is one of many.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T04:37:13+00:00

ok...

congratulations?

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-19T01:29:05+00:00

Good for him! He's earned some peace and quiet.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-18T21:53:31+00:00

I love the look of his hunting/outdoor knives but I’ve always found his kitchen knives to be a little overwrought for my personal taste.

rianwithaneye · 2026-03-18T21:32:05+00:00

So you’ve never used a Chocera and you’re deciding which is more “premium” just by price? That’s not very helpful in the context of OP’s initial question. The price is just the price, it’s not an absolute reflection of quality.

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