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Just unboxed my one of my dream knives. I’ve had this one on my hit list for years, and I still can’t believe it’s actually sitting in my hand right now. Fresh out of Togashi’s shop just last week — still has that new-maker energy.

The blade is absolutely stunning. The hamon on this W1 honyaki is next-level — incredibly active, deep, and detailed with that signature Togashi fluidity.

The hamon has such incredible depth and movement — it almost looks like wind-blown snow or waves crashing at the base of a mountain, that gentle but pronounced curve and the way the hamon climbs toward the tip gives it such a dynamic, alive feel, also the contrast between the bright nioi line and the dark temper is razor sharp.

Tip; if you’re looking on your mobile flip your phone when viewing the pictures 😃

What I’m interested in trading for and I would be possibly open to cash sale as well.

-Kiyoshi Kato (Yoshiaki Fujiwara)

-Takada Sujihiki (only 270+)

-Ashi Sujihiki/Yanagi (Honyaki)

-Togashi X Kyuzo Mt. Fuji Honyaki

So far I’ve only prepared mirepoix and I’m loving this blade! It lives up to all the hype 100%

The finish on this Kikumori version seems to be a little nicer than what I’m used to seeing but I’m not sure if that’s the actual case here. The only thing I’m not a fan of is that teal accent on the handle otherwise is a good looking handle.

Anyways happy to have finally popped my Ashi cherry haha.