Top 10 Japanese Blacksmiths - Naoto's Nerdy Power Hour

Naoto talks about his favourite blacksmiths from all over Japan. He shares stories of his visits with them, explains why each makes it on his top 10 list, and answers your questions!
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[@hello.itsme.5635]

This is great! Please do more content like this. So interesting to hear about the blacksmith behind those lovely knives. Naoto's knowledge is astonishing.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Thank you so much! We're planning to do something more like this every second week!

[@GrantHendrick]

@@KnifewearKnives The quiz format was really fun! Question - Naoto has mentioned a couple of times that W2 is his favorite steel and for stainless it is R2, but he is also open to cobalt steel. Are R2 and SG2 basically the same steel? As I am learning it is not just the steel but the treatment - for a beginner like me what are your thoughts on 165 mm nakiri, bunka, santoku in one of the stainless that are more "workhorse-ish" less likely to chip etc.? Given the respect for Masashi and his use of SLD steel (or his VS1) how does that fit/compare with the preference for R2? Thank you - I am enjoying your sharing your knowledge! I am loving the Masakage Yuki (and I know I owe you a review).

[@GrantHendrick]

Listening to this again and learning more!

[@sonkekoster3105]

I agree to the forging tapering stuff. That's really great.

[@sonkekoster3105]

Thank you for the bunch of information concerning the different black smiths.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Always happy to help!

[@GrantHendrick]

I agree-this was a great video idea. I need to read more on the website and blog!

[@KnifewearKnives]

Thanks buddy!

[@sonkekoster3105]

Great job - I love the sharpener and balcksmith special....

[@KnifewearKnives]

Thank you!

[@sonkekoster3105]

I am a big Damascus fan! I am waiting for my Kato black damascus with Honduras Rosewood handle.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Ooh, that's an amazing knife!

[@bidin5253]

I think naoto miss yoshikazu Tanaka San his knife are awesome

[@GrantHendrick]

Also I vote for an axe sharpening day Nathan 😊

[@KnifewearKnives]

Coming up in two or three weeks!

[@GrantHendrick]

@@KnifewearKnives Learning how to sharpen more tools is great!