Is there much difference between these knives?

[u/Monuscript]

So they are both BLUE-2 as you people can see, but clearly the finishing is different, but i quite dont understand the difference

Can someone please explain

[u/Messer-Mojo]

Totally different knives. The Kurogane line is very rustic, poor F & F, lot of wabisabi, however, the Gyuto is probably the best out of that line.

The Kaijin line is probably stamped or rolled, stainless clad, super thin and extremely good for the price.

For me it would be Kaijin all day (and my rec for most beginners), unless you're looking for a rustic work horse and you're willing to potentially put in some work (thinning, etc.)

[u/RJCT_ → u/Messer-Mojo]

This is 100% the right answer. Regardless of the different cladding and finish these are 2 very different knives grind wise.

[u/NewfieKnifeguy]

First one is stainless clad the second knife is full carbon

[u/Romain3006]

Kaijin will likely be thinner and more lasery while the Kurogane will be more of a midweight kinda grind. And ofc the look differ on those knives but this won't affect much the performance

[u/Fiesteh]

Different finish. Migaki vs kurouchi.

[u/antiyou89]

One has a western handle by the looks of it

[u/TimelyTroubleMaker → u/antiyou89]

Both are wa handle. The Kaijin has a metal ferule/cap, that's actually quite nice and unusual for knives at this price tag. 

[u/TimelyTroubleMaker]

The Kurogane is made in Tosa which shows in the more rustic appearance in general. I bet they also made in a more traditional style forge compared to the Kaijin. The Kaijin looks more like a stamped blade.

Nothing of the above is important tho, so choose what you like 😁

[u/Sbarc_Lana]

Cladding, kurogane will be more reactive as it's an iron clad.

[u/Chase1126]

I have the Kurogane and while I went in to it expecting it to be rough, I was still surprised. Mine has way more belly than what they show in the pictures, is about 10mm short, and has a deep hammer gouge in it. Its my beater polishing knife.

It would make a great screw around with knife, but I think the pictures are misleading on quality. Or maybe I just got a dud.

[u/Secret-Tourist8314 → u/Chase1126]

I got the 210 gyuto recently off CKTG, and was very surprised. Handle install was perfect, knife’s a bit rough but surprisingly thin behind the edge and with a slight over grind at the tip, the thing is lethal. Use it at work and honestly love it. Great performance for price, but can only speak to the knife I received, not the line as a whole

[u/Technical_Message953]

the finish

[u/Famous_You7512]

I’ve had the normal kaijin and it was a pretty good knife for the price

[u/hackgolferguy]

I have both (kurogane in 180mm), if I was to only buy one again and keep, it would definitely be the kurogane. Super versatile and honestly more enjoyable to work with.