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Anybody have any experience or thoughts on this brand? Specifically, their daimyo series? My girlfriend picked up one of their vegetable cleavers while it was on sale a few days ago, and I'm pretty impressed with it. Pattern is nice, fit and finish seems excellent, and it does actually seem to be VG10 like they claim. Plus, it came sharp as hell from the factory. It seems like a incredible deal for $100. If the chef knife is as nice as this cleaver, then I think I might actually prefer it over my shun.

The thing is though, I can't find any real information on them beyond their website and amazon reviews. They seem like some literallywho, so it feels like there has to be some catch and this knife isn't actually as nice as it seems to be--sets off alarm bells, y'know? Anyone bought or used one of them? Thoughts?

>> No.13314334

>>13314329
Looks like some crappy made-in-china masquerading as Japanese. I don't know why you think it seems "really nice", the picture makes it look like crap. People like you should just go to Williams Sonoma. You'll pay more but at least you won't end up with absolute trash.

>> No.13314342

>>13314329
just make your own knives stupid

>> No.13314358

>>13314334
Thanks for your detailed opinion and insight.

>> No.13314426

If you're gonna get those knives, might as well get yourself a Kamikoto or Dalstrong, at least normal fags will somewhat recognize that instead of what seems to be something I could get off AliExpress

>> No.13314524

>>13314342
This.

>> No.13314778

>>13314329
They have no reason to lie about it, VG10 isn't expensive. It's chink, but who cares ... it looks nice and it will cut stuff.

If you want a weeb mass manufactured knife instead, buy Yaxell.

>> No.13315759

Where's REEE VG10 IS EVIL guy?

>> No.13316838

>>13315759
lol I thought for sure he would be here but then I saw there was only 7 replies so I figured he hadn't shown up yet.

>> No.13316869

>>13314329
I don't understand why people make posts like these. As you use the knife over time it will become apparent whether or not it's good or not, just like anything else. Stop being so excited just because you got a new toy.

>> No.13316946

>>13316869
If anything they should make these posts before buying the knife, not after.

>> No.13316962

Engravings give you no tactical advantage whatsoever.

>> No.13317082

>>13314329
My dad got me that exact knife last christmas. I absolutely love it, I think it's great.
It's an awesome all round tool in the kitchen, and it's easy to wetstone as well.

>> No.13317088

>>13316962
False. Weight reduction means it's faster. Ounces are pounds, bro. Shave it all off.

>>13317082
>VG10
>Easy to whetstone

>> No.13317098

>>13317088
I just whetstoned it last week. Took 20 minutes and it was as good as new. I don't care really, I think it's a great knife and I've enjoyed the fuck out of it

>> No.13317121

>>13317082
>wetstone
>wet
You seem like an authority on these things.
Please tell us more.

>> No.13317124

>>13317098
>took 20 minutes
That's quite a long time sharpening. Softer steels can be sharpened in a few minutes. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, VG10 is a good steel, it just takes a while to sharpen.

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13317127

>>13317121
>typo
>"heh, got you"

>> No.13317261

Soft steels may be easier to grind but you still have to spend a lot of time on it since they dull quickly. Just get diamond stones if you want to spend less time. They're not even expensive either.

>> No.13317457

>>13317261
Hit me with some recommendations.

>> No.13317460

>>13317261
>>13317457
On diamond stones, in case that wasn't clear.

>> No.13317472

>>13314329
What matters most is that it's comfortable in your hand. If it's sharp and stays sharp for a long time between sharpening, that's a plus.

Don't listen to the cunts in this thread. There are plenty of Chinese manufacturers who make very good quality knives now. Sure, the absolute very best $500+ knives are all still made in Japan, but in your price range, there are many Chinese companies delivering very good values, and by what you wrote, it seems that you picked one of the better ones from China.

>> No.13317541

>>13317457
Look up the Venev stones on Gritomatic. If you just need about 1000 grit then any of the generic brands of diamond plates on Amazon work just fine.

>> No.13317759

>>13317541
Much appreciated, thanks.