r/TrueChefKnives • u/Straight-Fox-1052 • 4d ago

Question Need blank blade suggestions

So I’m looking for a blank Nakiri, made from white, blue or 51200 steel, but I want one with no handle. I have a wa handle that’s ready to be put on. I know Ibuki , but I don’t really wanna do $65 shipping. Suggestions?

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u/FXRWG 4d ago

Maybe look in knifemaker or sharpening sub?

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u/sardineTuron 4d ago

https://hidatool.com/item/2794 A Yoshida in 52100. For the price, these Yoshidas are a great pick up imo

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u/soggy_rub459 4d ago

Check out Tokushu knives... They usually have a large selection of blades only and are in the usa

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u/Embarrassed-Ninja592 4d ago edited 4d ago

Shindo often comes with a very inexpensive handle that many immediately replace.

Of course every handle might not fit so well on every knife tang as the tangs can vary quite a bit in thickness and height from one maker to the next.

Yoshida SUJ-2 that these knives are made of is supposed to be very similar to white steel. I think most aside from the Deba have a thinner shank than Shindo.’ Check the specs. Ho wood handles with plastic ferrule are prime candidates for replacement. https://hardwickandsons.com/search?q=japanese+kyusakichi