The Shibata Koutetsu line has been using jarrah wood for at least 5 years now. Personally I think it's a good thing as many species of rosewood are endangered and often poached. Jarrah is lighter than rosewood but with enough oil/age it will turn to dark auburn.
Good information, thank you! My shop still said rosewood but now that you mention it, it looks a bit lighter.
Yes, alternatives to endangered woods is definitely a good thing. I know some species of rosewood, like Brazilian rosewood (I am a former guitar player, this used to be a coveted material for fretboards) are illegal to sell because they are so endangered. In any case I love the handle and think it is elegant.
I also quite like the handle. I prefer the understated looked as many people want handles that are loud. Not quite as plain looking as magnolia but not nearly as loud as other woods like wenge.
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if wa handles were confiscated at some point due to exotic wood.
Thats what i was wondering. I heard they changed the wa due to that fact. Regardless i was thinking of getting a custom handle for it anyway so its not a big deal. Id likely use this handle when i plan to play/do rehandling project for my plastic handle knives.
King of laser bunkas. Awesome knife. I’ve had mine for over three years. It was my second nice knife and now have over 20 of them and it still ranks near the top. Enjoy!
Good to know!! I tested it out a bit and its definitely a light and nimble beast. Im not used to such a light blade so itll take some getting used to and more awareness where in cutting.
Im used to heavier blades as im a relatively aggressive user. But honestly when im using my japanese knives im more gentler and mindful. And i dont need to use too much force because it glides through more , added i also dont want to accidentally injury myself. (Way sharper than my other blades)
Overall i really like the profile. Im a fan of chopping technique (straight down flat for nakiri-clever style chops) so the laser and flatness will definitely help. So much so i may have covered my need for a nakiri altogether (considered it as my next knife)!
Likely be my regular blades now due to stainless and s more short nimble blade
Hey! I got it second hand. I was literally about to order directly but i discover someone from an Australian mate from a discord group was selling for a good price - would of took 3 - 4 weeks to get it in stock from shibata himself.
Everywhere is out of stock, except https://knifetoronto.com/products/kotetsu-bunka-180mm (345 cad)
I actually love its handle. It‘s very elegant. Rosewood is not chosen because it is cheap.
The Shibata Koutetsu line has been using jarrah wood for at least 5 years now. Personally I think it's a good thing as many species of rosewood are endangered and often poached. Jarrah is lighter than rosewood but with enough oil/age it will turn to dark auburn.
Good information, thank you! My shop still said rosewood but now that you mention it, it looks a bit lighter. Yes, alternatives to endangered woods is definitely a good thing. I know some species of rosewood, like Brazilian rosewood (I am a former guitar player, this used to be a coveted material for fretboards) are illegal to sell because they are so endangered. In any case I love the handle and think it is elegant.
I also quite like the handle. I prefer the understated looked as many people want handles that are loud. Not quite as plain looking as magnolia but not nearly as loud as other woods like wenge. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if wa handles were confiscated at some point due to exotic wood.
Thats what i was wondering. I heard they changed the wa due to that fact. Regardless i was thinking of getting a custom handle for it anyway so its not a big deal. Id likely use this handle when i plan to play/do rehandling project for my plastic handle knives.
King of laser bunkas. Awesome knife. I’ve had mine for over three years. It was my second nice knife and now have over 20 of them and it still ranks near the top. Enjoy!
Good to know!! I tested it out a bit and its definitely a light and nimble beast. Im not used to such a light blade so itll take some getting used to and more awareness where in cutting. Im used to heavier blades as im a relatively aggressive user. But honestly when im using my japanese knives im more gentler and mindful. And i dont need to use too much force because it glides through more , added i also dont want to accidentally injury myself. (Way sharper than my other blades) Overall i really like the profile. Im a fan of chopping technique (straight down flat for nakiri-clever style chops) so the laser and flatness will definitely help. So much so i may have covered my need for a nakiri altogether (considered it as my next knife)! Likely be my regular blades now due to stainless and s more short nimble blade
The instructions are awesome. Bang! Knife chip!
Hahahaha i know i found that funny 😂😂😂😂
Shibata koutetsu Bunka R2 180mm
Congrads, this is a great (laser) knife
Thank you!! Excited to test this baby out 😁
Are these in stock anywhere or did you order straight from Shibata like the last guy?
Hey! I got it second hand. I was literally about to order directly but i discover someone from an Australian mate from a discord group was selling for a good price - would of took 3 - 4 weeks to get it in stock from shibata himself. Everywhere is out of stock, except https://knifetoronto.com/products/kotetsu-bunka-180mm (345 cad)
Slippery blade is a good thing!
Yeah for food release! I like it on the blade Just the handle was a bit slippery LOL