Getting on that HYPE Train - Jiro No. 404 240mm Gyuto with Yo Handle, Unboxing and Food Demo

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Getting on that HYPE Train - Jiro No. 404 240mm Gyuto with Yo Handle, Unboxing and Food Demo

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Күн бұрын

50th video to hit KZfaq, and the unboxing of a very special knife. A Jiro, #404, 240mm gyuto withj Tagayasan yo handle.
A little ASMR unboxing followed by using the knife in it's most natural setting. A knife might not be optimal for the task, but can it still do the job? I use the Jiro to cut a stale croissant to make croutons, test knife sweep across the board to cut capers and more!
*note, I misspoke and Jiro does make Tagayasan handles as well for his wa handles. It isn't exclusive to the Yo handles, but what I meant is I wanted to try a Tagayasan yo handle, not wa.
KNIFE SPECS
Knife house: Jiro 次郎
Knife type: Gyuto
Blade length: 245mm
Knife steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Knife weight: 286g
Height at heel: 54mm
Spine thickness at heel: 4.5mm
Handle material: Tagayasan
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
8:47 - Unboxing
13:52 - Food Demo

Пікірлер: 64

@karasuhamono448 Жыл бұрын

Hi Franki, great video! Regarding the pin-marks you're wondering about; this is called "Aike" of "Goma hada". These are dust spots or tiny inconsistencies in the carbon content that show up because Jiro San does his own forge-welding and forges on lower temperatures. A trade of because the low temp forging brings out the best in his w1! 😘 Karasu

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Noooo way. Thank you so much for sharing this! Super super important information. I’ve pinned this to the top of the comments so that others that are curious can learn about this too. I feel like I may have read this somewhere but it completely slipped my mind ❤️

@SuperSteelSteve Жыл бұрын

🤔🤔 Forge weld at low temperature? The entire process of forge welding relys on high temperature to allow the 2 metals to trade atoms and bond. So how does one forge weld at low temperature lol? How do INCONSISTENCIES in the steel bring out the BEST? A lack of Inconsistencies would be ideal/best no? I'm assuming he's forge welding at "low" temperature to prevent grain growth? Why not forge weld properly, then simply normalize and thermo cycle the steel before final quench to refine grain size like literally everyone else on earth? Unique doesn't always equal better.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

I have read what Karasu has said almost word for word on another retail shop. But I’m no knife maker so you ask great questions, I jsut can’t answer them with confidence. Such as, does low just mean at the low end of end of the spectrum of the ideal bonding temperature or are we talking 30% less than the typical targeted range? One thing I can speak to is as you said, unique doesn’t necessarily mean better. Maybe Karasu will answer your other questions. But to play devils advocate, doing something like the rest of the world also doesn’t mean it’s better.

@SuperSteelSteve Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy yea I was directing the question at Karasu, don't expect you to have the answers lol 👊. It's a very odd thing for them to say, kinda sounds a little "woo woo" if you know what I mean. If it performs great that's what really matters . The imperfections answer just really threw me for a loop.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure I totally get you. I’m hoping to learn from this discussion as well. Hence why I pinned the comment to the top as I think it’s quite insightful regardless of the conclusion. It is a solid performer but too early to have a super strong opinion. Any knife can have the first cut be super sharp. Heck a tin can clean rip through your finger. But is knife chippy, how’s edge retention, etc. So thanks for the questions and not being afraid to ask.

@chefknivesenthusiast Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Jiro club buddy!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

The Jiro club is coming. Venga bus babyyy

@derekbrown8433 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Franki. I’m sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of this beautiful piece.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek. It’s just nice to have a Japanese knife feel as different as this.

@123jon777 Жыл бұрын

Mio amico , Beautiful video , I really liked the crisp sounds . 20 minutes long but a pleasure to watch . That knife is a stunner .

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Grazie. Si un po lungo 20minutti. But it is a special knife and if someone ever watched only one video about Jiro, I wanted all the information to be in there for them. Glad you liked the ASMR unboxing 😊

@123jon777 Жыл бұрын

Yes the sound is alive , I watched it with the ear phones for a better crackle . 😁 Keep up the great work .

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Then you nailed it. For best sound I wanted to tell everyone to have headphones on but didn’t want anyone to feel bad if they didn’t have any haha. So kudos to you. Thank you so much. Really happy you enjoyed it.

@AequitasVeritas92 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 50 videos and an excellent knife. Slightly jealous

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Nah no jealousy here. I have problems you don’t. Keep it small and tight. Easier on the wallet and mind haha. Thank you. Here’s to the next fifty 🍾

@chefchris2005 Жыл бұрын

Ah welcome to the club. A great blade indeed

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. This Jiro is something special.

@thecat1515. Жыл бұрын

Bon vidéo, continue ton bon travail !!!!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup Sylvain. Je me demande quand tu as commencer a m ecouter j etais a quelle video.

@thecat1515. Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy 9 avril 2021

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Je vais aller voir quelle numero c etait haha

@darrylhammond9364 Жыл бұрын

Great video man! I also own a Jiro and it is a really special knife. I love the Yo handle and as you stated you don't even notice the weight and just passes through prep. There is so much detail put into this knife it approaches art. Congrats on another great knife, you're on a roll man!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I’ve had a baller year for sure. Starting with the Katoh chuka, the vintage Konosuke Fujiyama kiritsuke. Feel extremely honoured no doubt. Yeah the Jiro feels so raw in hand. Reminds me most of my Denka.

@melanielabelle8206 Жыл бұрын

Great video and great knife!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel. You’re the best.

@BetweenTwoForks Жыл бұрын

Nice man! Jiro is one on my list as well! Glad to see that it performs so well. Audio sounds great!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

When one receives a compliment from someone else who is strong in the game it always feels nice. Much appreciated. Liked the new Rode for unboxing. Though I did have background hum but I spent too many hours trying to blur that card I just ran out of time to properly do audio for unboxing.

@BetweenTwoForks Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy you are too kind brother, I appreciate that 🙏 ❤ I didn't even notice the hum. Can't wait to see what you got in store next!

@hrayson Жыл бұрын

Taihei Tagayasan Handle also comes in the WA profile.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Yes sir. I misspoke and added it same day as the video came out in the description. Wish KZfaq gave us creators more flexibility once a video is up. But it’s either upload or delete. Nothing else 🤣

@hrayson Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy My bad for not noticing that. 🙏

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Oh don’t worry that’s what I mean. I know video description or even pinned comment isn’t the way to go if I made a mistake. But deleted the whole video isn’t the way to go after hours of work so wish KZfaq gave us some more editing power.

@bensonhai Жыл бұрын

Nice video on a wonderful knife!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Heyooo. Thanks man appreciate that.

@aluhans2636 Жыл бұрын

like my roommate always says: You're a child with adult money. Thats gorgeous and now I want one too. Nice!

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Haha exactly. Like those TikToks. I have adult money and can buy an $800 titanic Lego if I wanted haha

@johnniemiec3286 Жыл бұрын

If that bad boy really has replaced the Takeda, or the Takamura, or the Tank, or the... you get the idea, pretty sure I know a good home for a used knife or two. Wouldn't want them to feel neglected, now would we? All joking aside, sweet knife Franki. Glad the wait was worth the payoff.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I’m sure they’d love your spa treatment. Though I don’t remember saying they replaced anything you mentioned. But you must be right haha

@johnniemiec3286 Жыл бұрын

@3:55. That Takeda talk sounds awfully past tense to me buddy.

@johnniemiec3286 Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy all kidding aside, the last couple pieces you have featured in videos are awesome. You have added a couple of next level collection pieces. Well done sir.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

@@johnniemiec3286 Great video man! I also own a Jiro and it is a really special knife. I love the Yo handle and as you stated you don't even notice the weight and just passes through prep. There is so much detail put into this knife it approaches art. Congrats on another great knife, you're on a roll man!

@shawnhampton8503 Жыл бұрын

I know Jiros are highly regarded and excellent blades. Did you purchase it from the maker directly?

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can’t clarify how I got it. Someone owed me a favour.

@CufflinksAndChuckles 9 ай бұрын

For the price point my automatic response is to compare it to my 240 Denka. In terms of raw performance out of the box, I think my Denka wins. And it only gets even better after sharpening and thinning it. However, for pure aesthetic and unicorn status, the Jiro wins hands down. Like the Denka, it has a simple, rugged beauty to it. I don’t normally bring knives of this calibre to work, but if I did the Denka and Jiro would look great on a station while not being too show offy.

@KitchenKnifeGuy 9 ай бұрын

You absolutely nailed everything about this. My Jiro out of the box felt more delicate. Micro bevel helped once I got an initial chip. Both Denka and Jiro have a raw appeal to them. Both look inconspicuous. To the untrained eye they’d say super nice knife but now understand it’s value based on looks alone. This is why both have a special place in my heart in my top five.

@panganaranga 8 ай бұрын

Try not to fold your fingers inward while doing the pinch grip. Fingertips should be holding the cutting object. The blade runs on the first knuckles, not the second. Prevents the onion from tipping as well and gives much more contol over object that need to be bundled.

@KitchenKnifeGuy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the tip, truly. It isn’t that I’m not trying to get better as a home chef with amazing professional chefs that are close friends giving me tips, it’s more that once the cameras are rolling so to speak I get a little nervous believe it or not. I also want to cater to your everyday people. So though my technique may not be perfect it also isn’t awful and I’ve never cut myself once while cutting. I want to remain approachable for the average person and these imperfections I believe make me so. But I’ll try to do better.

@Masterfighterx Жыл бұрын

I'm not a 100% sure, and there doesn't seem to be any info on the internet, but every 100 knife (#100 #200 #300 #400) seems to be made off Tamahagane. Do you by any chance know about this?

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh really? I did not know this. But let me check something. I have a few ideas of where to look.

@Masterfighterx Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy Not a single one of them is on Hitohiras website, but the knives before and after them are (maybe not every single one, but Hitohira carry many of them, but not the 100th knives) when Jiro reaches to the 100th knife there's some pictures and whatnot, but not much if any info at all with pictures of tamahagane steel.

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Spoke to a few people and not sure. #100 was a kiradashi. Number 200 has been teased for ages.

@Masterfighterx Жыл бұрын

@@KitchenKnifeGuy Oh well 🤷‍♂

@medican117 20 күн бұрын

What pocket knife was this in your video? The knife you did the unboxing ? 😊

@KitchenKnifeGuy 20 күн бұрын

That is my trusty Takeda higo

@kyleaizondini-ay5144 Жыл бұрын

How do you maintain a Yo handle?

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle. If you mean in terms of keeping the wood moist. I use the same product I do for my cutting boards. A mineral oil and beeswax compound. Apply a small amount when the handle feels dry. Buff it in. That’s it.

@warrenbrett3758 Жыл бұрын

How does compare to TF Denka? Performance the same or better. Can't make my mind between them

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Warren thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. It is a great question. My Denka to me feels sharper. But let’s pretend they are equivalent as they aren’t that far apart for sharpness. The real difference is in the blade geometry and heft. Jiro is a big boy. I’d imagine it a difficult knife to use in a professional setting. Not as well balanced as my Denka yet for its size and weight feels so good in hand. Edge is quite fragile but so too is the Denka. I think it comes more to the shape of the blade you like and lightness of the overall knife.

@lammy884 Жыл бұрын

nice foodrelease for the price 🥲

@KitchenKnifeGuy Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I think you’re being sarcastic because that is one aspect of it I was like, hmm food release not so good. But that was never a defining feature of this purchase or how they are advertised.