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Image 1 — NKD- Shibata Boss Bunka 225mm SG2
Image 2 — NKD- Shibata Boss Bunka 225mm SG2
Image 3 — NKD- Shibata Boss Bunka 225mm SG2
Image 4 — NKD- Shibata Boss Bunka 225mm SG2

NKD- Shibata Boss Bunka 225mm SG2

Thanks to the heads up from some people in the BST, I was able to pick this up from the Chef’s Edge May drop.

I’ve wanted to try some of Shibata-san’s work for a while now, particularly from his Tinker line, but as cool as those knives are, I don’t think they would suit my preferences. However when I saw the Boss Bunka it seemed like something I would vibe with. The length, height, laser thinness are right up my alley. Excited to put this through the paces!

The handle is well made and installed cleanly, however it’s not really my cup of tea so if I do enjoy this knife I will be swapping the pants at some point.

P.S. do Shibata-san’s knives come with lacquer?
P.P.S. How come the kanji is on the opposite side from most other knives?

u/thegreatestscape — 13 hours ago

[WTB][US] Morihiro Wide Bevel Gyuto

Looking for a wide bevel gyuto sharpened by Morihiro-san himself. Dream knife would be a Fujiyama or one of the new Nakagawa x Morihiro vg10 damascus but I really just want to try one of his wide bevel grinds.

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u/thegreatestscape — 5 days ago

[WTB][US] Kagekiyo Blue 1 Damascus Stainless Clad 240mm Gyuto

Searching for a Kagekiyo Blue 1 Damascus Stainless Clad 240mm Gyuto

Brand new or lightly used. US preferred to avoid tariffs

Only looking for the stainless clad version and not interested in k-tips

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u/thegreatestscape — 5 days ago

[WTB] [US] Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo Ginsan 240mm Gyuto

Looking for a Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo Ginsan 240mm Gyuto, preferably BNIB but will consider lightly used ones. US preferred to avoid tariffs.

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u/thegreatestscape — 5 days ago

[WTB][US] Tetsujin Ginsan Metal Flow 240mm Gyuto or K-tip

Looking for a Tetsujin Ginsan Metal Flow 240mm Gyuto or K-tip. Not interested in other sizes or finishes.
BNIB preferred but will connsider lightly used. US preferred to avoid tariffs.

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u/thegreatestscape — 5 days ago

[WTS][CONUS] Tanaka x Kyuzo B1 Migaki Nakiri 165mm

I’m hesitant to do this but I think it’s time to part ways with my TxK nakiri since it does not fit my preferences.

It has been used for only a handful of meals at home and has never been sharpened.

Asking $550 shipped conus

Here are the specs from the Hitohira site:
Total Length: 318mm
Edge Length: 163mm
Handle to Tip Length: 188mm
Blade Height: 58mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 191g

u/thegreatestscape — 6 days ago

Searching for the OG Konosuke Fujiyama Wide Bevel 240mm Gyuto sharpened by Morihiro. Also open to other 240mm wide bevels sharpened by Morihiro himself.

Would love one with a heel height of at least 50mm and edge length of 220-230mm but I know I can't be too picky when tracking down a knife like this.

BNIB or lightly used. Not interested in FM, I already have one.

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u/thegreatestscape — 14 days ago

Searching for a Kagekiyo Blue 1 Damascus Stainless Clad 240mm Gyuto

Brand new or lightly used. US preferred to avoid tariffs

Only looking for the stainless clad version and not interested in k-tips

Thanks!

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u/thegreatestscape — 14 days ago

Searching for a Shibata Boss Bunka. I’ve seen both 215mm or 225mm and I’d be fine with either as long as the actual edge length is between 215 and 225mm.

Preferably BNIB or lightly used

US preferred to avoid tariffs

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u/thegreatestscape — 14 days ago