No guys I don't think I can do them all but will post my favorites here. Below are all Fish made handles on 3 cleavers, a Custom Hattori HD Honiseki (boning), and a Watanabe Nakiri with saya.
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Nice!
A decent knife sharpener can be the most valuable piece in the set. What kind of sharpener do you use, joec?
EDIT:: oops. I see above that you use stones and leathers. What, no fixed or mechanical sharpeners?
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Ditto. Not much else to be said.Impressive Joe.
I highly recommend the Suien VC which I have two off but both with Fish Handles (shown in first picture as #2 and #3 from the top). The best place to buy knives in my opinion is http://japanesechefsknife.com/ChineseCleaver.html Suien about 3 from the top. The next one is the Sugimoto which was OK but still like the Suien VC best. I also have the second Takeda Chukabocho he built, a back up build to a custom a buddy ordered. Now they go for about double what I paid. Each knife is hand made with the blackened finish as shown in Post #4 picture #6 all of which there are Takeda. Really one of the best cutting knives I own and very rustic. Last I heard about him he was gravely ill but his son has taken over the business.
sheesh...where's the love?? I see you own one of Butch's knives
I need some info on your favorite cleaver, I think I'm ready to make a few. Got more pics ?
Very nice Joe.
I too have a bunch of Japanese Knives. Unlike your collection from different places, I bought these as a set. I'm very proud of my Ginsu's.