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Handy little booger...
1/22/2012 8:25:50 PM
1084 Kiridashi with mustard and vinegar patina.
I think it's been less than a year now that I even knew what one was; but it's become a fast favorite for every day utility.
I think it's been less than a year now that I even knew what one was; but it's become a fast favorite for every day utility.
1/23/2012 11:01:20 AM
They are great little blades and so many makers make them in different sizes and styles....I even have a few that look like fish....
1/23/2012 11:15:42 AM
I love those style knives. Yours looks great!
1/23/2012 11:22:09 AM
Originally Posted By NightStalker6:
1084 Kiridashi with mustard and vinegar patina.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ENSA_2D6-qo/Txy44QXGfFI/AAAAAAAAABI/oUB8kWVjFR4/s1600/webdashi2.JPG
I think it's been less than a year now that I even knew what one was; but it's become a fast favorite for every day utility.
1084 Kiridashi with mustard and vinegar patina.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ENSA_2D6-qo/Txy44QXGfFI/AAAAAAAAABI/oUB8kWVjFR4/s1600/webdashi2.JPG
I think it's been less than a year now that I even knew what one was; but it's become a fast favorite for every day utility.
Who is T.A. Self?
My last name is Self...it's an uncommon name.
JH94
1/23/2012 12:10:29 PM
What is the purpose of a kiridashi please? I see the reference, and it refers to a utility knife, but so many of these just look like a hunk of steel someone ground an edge on.
1/23/2012 11:16:10 PM
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
1/23/2012 11:27:17 PM
Originally Posted By mrstang01:
What is the purpose of a kiridashi please? I see the reference, and it refers to a utility knife, but so many of these just look like a hunk of steel someone ground an edge on.
What is the purpose of a kiridashi please? I see the reference, and it refers to a utility knife, but so many of these just look like a hunk of steel someone ground an edge on.
I've seen many styles of them, they are generally light simple knives. Most seem to be chisel ground for a flat edge to ride up against a ruler for marking or cutting a straight line. The one I posted is right handed. I've found them to be quite handy for edc.
1/23/2012 11:37:18 PM
Great tools. Clean, simple, purely functional and without the hype.
1/24/2012 6:46:12 AM
Originally Posted By NightStalker6:
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
Howdy! Are you one of my long-lost, generous, rich relatives?
1/24/2012 5:17:44 PM
Originally Posted By JarHead94:
Howdy! Are you one of my long-lost, generous, rich relatives?
Originally Posted By NightStalker6:
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
Howdy! Are you one of my long-lost, generous, rich relatives?
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1/24/2012 8:02:08 PM
Originally Posted By JarHead94:
Howdy! Are you one of my long-lost, generous, rich relatives?
Originally Posted By NightStalker6:
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
JH94 That would be me. I made it. Hello Mr. Self.
Howdy! Are you one of my long-lost, generous, rich relatives?
LOL, I wish I were, 'cause then I'd be rich!
1/24/2012 8:04:24 PM
Originally Posted By strycnine:
I love those style knives. Yours looks great!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/fwc.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/2011-10-1295170745.jpg
I love those style knives. Yours looks great!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/fwc.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e333/strycnine/2011-10-1295170745.jpg
Thanks! I like yours as well, the one in the second pic is really extra nice. Is the one on the bottom made by the same maker as the ones on top?
1/24/2012 8:24:13 PM
Yes, same maker did all 4. His name if Jimmy Fishwolf.
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1/24/2012 10:52:14 PM
Are these nifty litte blades expensive....I can see how they could be quite handy to have laying around. Don't know if I'd carry one in my pocket, though.
1/24/2012 11:07:03 PM
Reminds me of a Japanese marking knife used for wood working.
1/25/2012 9:32:58 AM
Originally Posted By GilaMonster:
Reminds me of a Japanese marking knife used for wood working.
Reminds me of a Japanese marking knife used for wood working.
The kiridashi started life as a Japanese utility knife. It didn't take the peasants long to start using them as weapons and the style has been around ever since.
1/25/2012 4:36:34 PM
How are they generally carried in Japan?
1/25/2012 8:27:07 PM
Those are all very cool.
1/25/2012 10:37:53 PM
Originally Posted By JarHead94:
Are these nifty litte blades expensive....I can see how they could be quite handy to have laying around. Don't know if I'd carry one in my pocket, though.
Are these nifty litte blades expensive....I can see how they could be quite handy to have laying around. Don't know if I'd carry one in my pocket, though.
They run the gamut in price. I set mine up for neck or belt carry; but have designed and made one smaller for keychain carry which seemed to work well.
1/26/2012 6:22:22 AM
Originally Posted By mrstang01:
How are they generally carried in Japan?
How are they generally carried in Japan?
In a little wood case like most of their knives. Interestingly enough they used to be carried by school children to sharpen pencils, cut paper, things like that. Can you imagine the shit storm here if a kid whipped one out and started whittling a point on his pencil in class.
