I managed to snag this really beautiful Morihiro Petty secondhand. If you look at his website, it says there's a waiting list of up to 8 years for orders. Crazy! As you can see, mine still needs a bit of TLC.
Hi everyone, I have a question about a knife I received from Japan today. It's shaped like a Sujihiki, but it's double-edged and has this unusual tip. It seems high-quality, with a buffalo horn bolster and a Kasumi finish, but no markings. Does anyone have any idea what it is?
I got this fantastic Miyazaki Bunka today. Slightly used, some patina is already present. I used it right away to prepare dinner. It has the potential to become one of my favourites.
This Matsubara Bunka is a little bit bigger one. Blade length: 195mm, height is 60mm. Nevertheless, it feels very comfortable and manoeuvrable. Let's see how it goes in everyday life.
I finally managed to get my hands on one, the original Hakata Bocho by Toshio Ohba.
The last blacksmith in Fukuoka City. Now over 80 years old, Mr Ohba has been making knives for over 65 years.
It came second-hand from Japan; the previous owner had it thinned down a bit and fitted with a new handle. Despite this, it hasn't lost its rustic character. I like knives with a history and a look that shows the handcraftsmanship. Somehow, pieces like these have more soul.
Ich habe gestern dieses lustige kleine Messer erhalten. Viel habe ich noch nicht in Erfahrung bringen können. Bin also über jeden Tipp, was das genau ist dankbar. Mich hat es irgendwie angesprochen und ich stehe auf unkonventionelle besondere Messer.