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[Saltydog]

I'm a little embarassed to say. Considering how happy I am with it and how much I use it. IMO worth every penny. The cost will also keep it rare.

$1150.00

[Bob_McBob]

Is the geometry the same as the regular 240mm Mizuno gyuto? It's pretty short for a "240mm" knife.

I have one that's been sitting in my cupboard unused since I received it several months ago. I've been trying to figure out whether to keep it or just sell it, in light of having also purchased a Tadatsuna gyuto. It would need some work -- it arrived with a VERY rough edge with some tiny nicks, extremely rough ground easing at the heel, etc. It is a pretty unusual shape that might be fun to work with, though.

[Saltydog]

I've been trying to get my hands on a "stock" 240 to see the dif in shape, weight, etc.

[Bob_McBob]

fwiw, my knife weighs 196g and has the same dimensions as the one in this photo:



I have kind of soured on Mizuno and JCK in general after my experience last year. The first knife I received had a poorly fitted handle and horribly ground easing at the heel. The replacement (which took several weeks) has the same rough grinding, and a couple of tiny nicks in the edge I didn't notice when it arrived. Koki was certainly less than helpful, claiming it was normal, which flies in the face of pretty examples like yours and the one in the photo. He even told me the completely unused first copy was "used" when returned, and wasn't going to replace it until I pushed the issue.

It's surprising how blade heavy this knife feels compared to my 240mm Yoshikane, which is only about 10g lighter. It is definitely a totally different knife. It's kind of frustrating making up my mind about it, because I don't want to use it if I'm going to sell it right away, but I'm not sure if I want to sell it without using it. It's all very circular

[Saltydog]

I wish they would do a better job with fit and finish. If they would improve in that area I think they'd be the premier knife maker in Japan. The steel is fantastic. On their high end stuff the knives are perfect.

[felmac]

Of all the gyutos I've seen online, the geometry on the mizuno is a standout. There's something so attractive about the matching topline and edge geo. If only it were a bit taller in the heel.. I'd be home

Where's abouts is the balance point on it?

[Saltydog]

I have large hands and used to shy away from this knife because of the profile. As it turns out the shape is more condusive for my typical use than I thought. A little more finesse.

I added multiple coats of poly on the handle to add a little weight and girth. It also gives it a rubberized feel which is very comfortable.

[vai777]

Mizuno is an odd beast.....They make great knives but their consistancy is questionable at best. I have returned a fuguhiki to Koki because the stamp on the back wasn't done properly...he gave me no problem with the return.

I like JCK but am very hesitant in ordering another Mizuno. I think part of it is the "cistom order shop" they no offer. Who is going to pay more is their regular line in regard to fit and finish is "perfect". The 2 Mizunos I have are fuguhiki....purchased a few years ago (I think) the knives are great and had no issues what so ever, lets hope they (Mizuno) don't travel down the same path as that other once popular maker (the name eludes me at the moment...semi rustic...semi custom...something about the sales lady being pregnant at one point) don't hear much about them anymore.....whoever they were.

Oh yeah now I remember...Moritaka

[Rccola]

The two Rader you have there are just beautiful. I am eyeing the new Rader at EE. Just can't pull the trigger. The wife will surely notice it. I got a Asai PM parer to cool my head down.

[Saltydog]

Nenohi 300mm "Wide" Shiro Ko Mizu-Honyaki Yanagiba with Snakewood and Silver Handle