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FriedShoe
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May 5, 2018
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Images: https://imgur.com/a/xcZuImc
I added one of my own, just for comparison.
The specs are all rounded and just a quick measurement. Yaxell: Cutting edge is 210mm Height at heel is 55mm Thickness is 3mm and no taper Victorinox: Cutting edge is 212mm Height at heel is 52mm Thickness is 2mm with gentle taper to tip Gesshin Ginga: Cutting edge is 203mm Height at heel is 43mm Thickness is 2mm with a good amount of taper to tip
First impressions:
The Yaxell is big, clunky, with all belly. I'm not a rock chopper so it will feel forced when I try it. The edge geometry is very thick. I doubt it's seen a stone to much, but even if it did, I imagine it would have gotten better. The grind is really thick and a wide angle. The handle is overly round and doesn't really have any spot that feels good, but I'll have to try it on board first.
The vnox is a generic but great budget knife. Not super thin, but not thick. Feels as you would expect. I'm not a fan of the handle, but I pinch grip, which isn't really comfortable with this handle. Honestly, I prefer wa handle, and I can see myself replacing the handle and enjoying the knife.
The Ginga is a good feeling knife. Nice fit and finish. Good tried and tested steel. Overall it feels super light. It's a bit short at the heel, but I have smaller hands and actually don't mind shorter knives. The geometry seems good and I'm excited to try it. The patina looks great as well. I'll be cleaning it just to show how I do it.
My knife at the end is a new beast I made. Quick specs: 224x53x3mm
The last picture shows the tip. I left the heel a bit more robust and then thinned the tip down.Proper review next week!
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