If all goes as planned, I should receive the new 600d, 270mm gyuto for testing and evaluation within a week or two. After testing, I and Henckels agreed to use the knife for passaround, since I don't want to keep free knives. Passaround will commence on knifeforums.
Thursday, June 3, 2010 18:36:25
One more old review, that needed some overhaul. Updated links in there, expanded commentary, well actually revised that part considerably, I am referring to the use and usability of the single grind, or chisel edges. Main problem for me is still the same, grind on the wrong side to be useful for utility uses. Other than that, not too many changes.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 21:05:45
Just bought it on ebay. Brand new of course. For a ceramic knives and for any knife maker for that matter Yoshi blades sure makes very bold claims, but I don't want to speculate empty handed, and 25$ for that stuff isn't much. Although, some of the claims they make do not require purchasing their knife at all. Obviously, one 5" knife will not replace drawer full of knives.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 14:22:13
W-Nr and several proprietary names for the Cronidur 30 stainless steel.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 13:44:07
Revised the review again. Updated sharpening methods section, and other details. Added specifications. Few weeks ago I have dug up the knife from my knife closet again, played with it for a while, nice toy, but alas, as a user knife, it isn't the one. Sad, Boker made another ceramic knife, I really like how it looks, but it comes with ceramic blades only, no dice.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 19:04:19
After 3 serious use sessions, I've decided to publish the initial review. I didn't put the usage and conclusions section in it yet. I've decided to resharpen the edge fully and conduct one or two testes again and then finish the review.
Monday, May 31, 2010 23:02:32
Here's what's coming up:
34311-093 - 3.5" Vegetable knife
34312-093 - 3.5" Paring knife
34312-123 - 4.5" Paring knife
34312-153 - 5.5" Utility knife
34324-183 - 7" Santoku HE
34312-103 - 4" Mini Chef's knife
34312-163 - 6" Chef's knife
34313-213 - 8" Chef's knife
34313-273 - 10" Chef's knife
34318-243 - 9" Slicer
34318-243 - 9" Bread knife
Monday, May 31, 2010 12:58:32
It's not very public news yet, but June is tomorrow. Miyabi Fusion 600D, Morimoto edition. Anyway, the knives are made out of Takefu VG-10 steel, although Henckel is using their alias CMV-60. Blades are clad in 65 layers of stainless steel, if I got the initial info right. I'll post the update later, when I get confirmation. The line includes several small knives, 7in santoku, several chef's knives from 4in to 10in, a slicer anda bread knife. Details later.
Monday, May 31, 2010 09:06:25
Henckels Japan rep. Michael confirmed that CMV-60 steel is Henckels designation of the good old Takefu VG-10 steel.
Sunday, May 30, 2010 21:31:48
So far, I'm not happy with this knife at all. The fact that I had to sharpen it after very first use, which was my standard test case, 1.5 hour long veggie cutting session on an end grain cutting board is quite rather disappointing. If it was a western knife, I'd give it 10 on the scale from 1 to 5, but I have totally different expectations from Nenox, especially from the knife they call Honyaki(!) I shouldn've needed sharpening! Also, the initial edge, sheesh :( The final grit on it was less that 3000 grit, judging by its appearance and how long it too to polish it using 5000 grit Naniwa chosera japanese waterstone. 500$ knife with that edge out of the box? Messermeister meridian elite paring knfie had a better, more polished edge. Another session will be today and tomorrow, I don't want to jump into conclusions yet.
Saturday, May 29, 2010 17:49:03