New York Towkay

Shigefusa Santoku

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Shigefusa hamono is the pre-eminent knife maker of Japan, and each is entirely hand made by Tokifusa Iizuka and his two sons, reportedly one at a time. I am incredibly fortunate to receive a beautiful knife from the hands of Iizuka-san.

Here are pictures of my 180 mm santoku. In keeping with the rustic character of japanese country knives such as the usuba and santoku, it bears the kurouchi black finish, traditional for such knives. Towards the lower half, the blade has been further polished to a kasumi haze. The cutting edge itself is hand polished to a mirror finish.

The ho wood handle and buffalo horn ferrule are incredibly light. The ho wood bears a slight fragrance. The weight is almost entirely in the blade. If held with a full grip on the handle, the knife will be unbalanced, tipping forward. To correctly hold a santoku, wrap around the handle with the last 3 fingers, and pincer grip the back end of the blade with your thumb and index fingers.

Shigefusa Engraving

Back surface

Guide to Singapore Day 2007

2007-04-21T16:51:00.000-04:00

Don't forget your Goodie Bag!

2007-04-21T16:47:00.000-04:00

Sorry, Kuching not included.

After the meal: Kopi-C and Tang Yuan

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Wash it down with some Kopi C(ondensed)

... and have some Tang Yuan

Chilli Crab

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associate of Tian Jin Hai Chilli Crab

Have some chilli crab

Barbecue Seafood

2007-04-21T15:57:00.000-04:00

Mr. Towkay* from Boon Tat Street BBQ Seafood

* Please contact me if you are the Towkay of Boon Tat Street BBQ Seafood and/or if you are the gentleman depicted in the photo. Sorry paiseh don't know name liao.

Char Kway Teow

2007-04-21T15:49:00.000-04:00

Mr. Thye Hong of Thye Hong Char Kway Teow

Fried Carrot Cake

2007-04-21T15:41:00.000-04:00

Mr. Goh Tiow Hyong from Huat Huat Fried Carrot Cake

Chwee Kueh

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Mr. and Mrs. Towkay* from Xiang Xiang Chwee Kueh

* Please contact me if you are the Towkays of Xiang Xiang Chwee Kueh and/or if you are the gentle-couple depicted in the photo. Sorry paiseh don't know name liao.

Have a chwee kueh

The official Xiang Xiang Chwee Kueh Poster

Bak Kut Teh

2007-04-21T15:24:00.000-04:00

Mr. Towkay* from Outram Park Bak Kut Teh

* Please contact me if you are the Towkay of Outram Park BKT and/or if you are the gentleman depicted in the photo. Sorry paiseh don't know name liao.

Have a bowl of Bak Kut Teh

Chicken Rice

2007-04-21T15:10:00.000-04:00

Mrs. Foo Kui Lian and associate from Tian Tian Chicken Rice

Have a plate of chicken rice

Murtabak

2007-04-21T15:03:00.000-04:00

Mr Raman from Casuarina Roti Prata

Have a Murtabak

Laksa

2007-04-21T14:57:00.000-04:00

Ms. Lucy Koh from 328 Katong Laksa

Have a bowl of Laksa

Ms. Lucy Koh in official regalia

Singapore Day 2007 Panorama

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