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Here are some Japanese made knives by some of the lesser known masters. The first one is a b&t knife in white steel Damascus with desert ironwood handles made by Yuta Katayama Second one is a Higonokami made w/ Japanese Koki wood and in laid w/ copper, made by Masayaki Sato. Notice the extreme tip on this, this is called a Kiridashi tip. This also has a single grind edge. The last one is an A.G. Russell “pinched peanut” in mammoth ivory. This one is one that am carrying and using. Love this pinched peanut, the lines are beautiful on this w/ very nice swedges. All these knives are extremely sharp.
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Mark, About these knives, I think the word beautiful says it all. Sometimes the thought comes to mind that I am hoping your house has a first-class security system.
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Thanks Garry, These knife masters are fairly young and not at it that long, compared to others that is. These are some up and comers of the Japanese custom knife makers. I could really break the bank on some of the masterpieces they turn out.
Glad you enjoy looking at these. I do too.
Yes, we have some pretty good security.
Glad you enjoy looking at these. I do too.
Yes, we have some pretty good security.
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This is a Paragon fixed blade. I bought the blade w/ the pins and bolster unattached and no handle material. Sent it to Muskrat Man last year and had these exotic wooden handles put on it. Turned out pretty dang nice. I always appreciate a full tang construction w/ the tang tapered like this, gives a knife real balance. It takes more time to produce a knife like this but the Japanese don’t seem to mind.
The second one is an A.G. Russell Dogleg Jack in beautiful stag. Got this one from Roland, aka kj.
The second one is an A.G. Russell Dogleg Jack in beautiful stag. Got this one from Roland, aka kj.
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Same thing here Airborne . And that trapper is something else .
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Here are 2 more Paragon knives made in Seki Japan. Both black linen Micarta handles. Interestingly the dagger was presented on KnivesLive as having only one edge sharpened, but in actuality both edges are razor sharp. I think they did that to get around selling restrictions in certain states. Not that I am complaining. I enjoy the dagger, just can’t find a real reason for carrying it, if I needed it for defense, I will just carry my Sig.
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Hey Mark. These Paragons yer showing are sweet, and have really caught my attention. Where can you purchase the unassembled ones from? I did a quick google but nothing came up. I wouldn't mind finishing a couple in the future, for selling.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:59 pm Here are 2 more Paragon knives made in Seki Japan. Both black linen Micarta handles. Interestingly the dagger was presented on KnivesLive as having only one edge sharpened, but in actuality both edges are razor sharp. I think they did that to get around selling restrictions in certain states. Not that I am complaining. I enjoy the dagger, just can’t find a real reason for carrying it, if I needed it for defense, I will just carry my Sig.
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I bought mine on Ebay. They come up pretty frequently for some reason. They must have had a bunch in production when someone changed their mind.WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:56 pmHey Mark. These Paragons yer showing are sweet, and have really caught my attention. Where can you purchase the unassembled ones from? I did a quick google but nothing came up. I wouldn't mind finishing a couple in the future, for selling.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:59 pm Here are 2 more Paragon knives made in Seki Japan. Both black linen Micarta handles. Interestingly the dagger was presented on KnivesLive as having only one edge sharpened, but in actuality both edges are razor sharp. I think they did that to get around selling restrictions in certain states. Not that I am complaining. I enjoy the dagger, just can’t find a real reason for carrying it, if I needed it for defense, I will just carry my Sig.
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Check on Ebay, they usually run anywhere from 50 to 80 dollars depending on the seller and whether it’s an auction or a buy it now.
Here is one that is WAY overpriced. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seki-Japan-Jap ... 7354!US!-1
Just keep checking Ebay from time to time and you will find one at a reasonable price.
Good luck.
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Willy. One was listed just today, it’s a skinner and not priced to the moon. Here is the link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Japan-Japa ... 7354!US!-1WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:56 pmHey Mark. These Paragons yer showing are sweet, and have really caught my attention. Where can you purchase the unassembled ones from? I did a quick google but nothing came up. I wouldn't mind finishing a couple in the future, for selling.Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:59 pm Here are 2 more Paragon knives made in Seki Japan. Both black linen Micarta handles. Interestingly the dagger was presented on KnivesLive as having only one edge sharpened, but in actuality both edges are razor sharp. I think they did that to get around selling restrictions in certain states. Not that I am complaining. I enjoy the dagger, just can’t find a real reason for carrying it, if I needed it for defense, I will just carry my Sig.
Willy
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Here is another A.G. Russell Seki made knife. Pretty sure these were made by Moki due to the similarities of this knife to Moki’s. This one is black lip pearl w/ a Wharncliffe blade.
The next one I also got from A.G. Russell, pretty sure you can still buy these from them. It’s a Higonokami folder made in Seki Japan. Really sharp blade, almost razor blade sharp.
A.G. had them add a liner-lock on later versions of this knife, which it needs. A liner-lock would make this a much safer knife to use.
Edit to my post, this is a linerlock version of this knife, I forgot.
The next one I also got from A.G. Russell, pretty sure you can still buy these from them. It’s a Higonokami folder made in Seki Japan. Really sharp blade, almost razor blade sharp.
A.G. had them add a liner-lock on later versions of this knife, which it needs. A liner-lock would make this a much safer knife to use.
Edit to my post, this is a linerlock version of this knife, I forgot.
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Typically elegant Seki workmanship.
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Mark I know next to nothing about Seki knives, except for the Spyderco Seki knives which are great. But these you’ve been showing are simply stunning. Very nice.
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Garry, thank you.
Colonel, glad you like them. I hope to ignite a few flames for these knives. I am always amazed at how many collectors know next to nothing about these knives. It’s no exaggeration to say that you would have to buy a custom knife or a Case Tony Bose Collaboration to match the quality of these knives and that is no over statement. Just look at the run up on that pearl knife. You can hardly see any space between the blade and the backspring. That’s one point of quality that does not get matched on USA made knives. Very rare to find one w/ those tight tolerances.
For the money that these cost, you are a whole lot less than a custom or TB Colab . I urge you to buy one and see, just be warned , buying these knives is addictive
Glad this has been educational for people looking and reading. Now go out and buy some knives a like these.
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Two knives made by Master Seizo Imai. I bought these shortly after his death in 2014. Both are Loveless designs. Damascus stainless on both. The black one is Micarta and the second one is stag w/ red liners. Both have tapered full tang construction. Two of my favorites.
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Besides the amazing Damascus, each knife has a small feature which I really appreciate. It is the rather gentle and small downward "hook" at the butt end of the handle. Some may consider this a stylistic device, but I have always found that it gives me a more precise feel to my grip. Both knives are strikingly beautiful.
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Thanks Garry, I know you appreciate quality and beauty in a knife. I think that feature is what would make this an incredible user. If I hunted, one of these would be the knife I would use. They both feel great in hand, well balanced and a secure grip. I felt fortunate to get these.
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I got an email today from JCK about a new line of knives they are carrying from Hiro. Here is a picture of a “chopper” knife designed by Master Masui. The email says the knives are called Hiro or Shiki knives. Any Hiro knives I have seen always concentrate a lot on producing an elegant blade. This knife is no exception, w/ a Sakura-rainbow Damascus. The second photo shows the thickness and the amount of tapering this knife has.
This sold out in seconds, they only produced 30 of these and they were priced at an amazing 150 dollars. I think that’s very inexpensive for a handmade beauty like this.
This sold out in seconds, they only produced 30 of these and they were priced at an amazing 150 dollars. I think that’s very inexpensive for a handmade beauty like this.
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And the hits just keep coming. One doesn't often associate beauty with a chopper. But this is something very special. I really like the fine distal taper. And all of it at a modest price.
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A very good looking collection Blunt Tip..
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Is their a difference between a food chopper and a meat cleaver other than maybe the size? Thanks. Nice looking chopper.
I found this. The most notable difference is the thickness of the back edge, or spine, of the blade. The spine of a meat cleaver is thick, which makes the knife heavy. The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints. ... The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints.May 27, 2017 A chopper is used for vegetables.
I found this. The most notable difference is the thickness of the back edge, or spine, of the blade. The spine of a meat cleaver is thick, which makes the knife heavy. The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints. ... The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints.May 27, 2017 A chopper is used for vegetables.
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That sounds correct on the difference between a chopper and a cleaver. The blade on this is only 110 mm, which is just a bit over 4 inches. So definelty this is for vegetables and not meat.mrwatch wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:30 am Is their a difference between a food chopper and a meat cleaver other than maybe the size? Thanks. Nice looking chopper.
I found this. The most notable difference is the thickness of the back edge, or spine, of the blade. The spine of a meat cleaver is thick, which makes the knife heavy. The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints. ... The extra weight behind the blade helps when chopping through bones and joints.May 27, 2017 A chopper is used for vegetables.
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From what I've read the last time I did research on Japanese and Chinese kitchen knives, that seems to be the exact case. Thinner and smaller cleaver for vegies, thicker and larger for meat. But many times it's not the case .
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Here is another custom made knife from an up and comer knife master Fumio Inagaki. Desert Ironwood handles and of course VG-10 stainless steel on a traditional Higonokami folder. This is the only Japanese custom I have ever had any issue with. The finish on the wooden handles could have been sanded and polished more, there are a few rough places that you can feel with your fingers. But other than that it’s a nice heavy knife that feels good in hand.
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