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Itto-Ryu Rentetsu 210 White #1 wa-gyuto

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NO ChoP!

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Clad with 100 year old stock Japanese Iron; woodgrain appearance...
This knife has some belly, and is substantial. I would classify it as "mighty" and rustic.
Takes a really colorful patina, quickly.


Sandlewood/ pakka D handle (has a copper tube that is visible at the top of handle, could use some epoxy to seal everything, I think, as there are some noticeable gaps around machi area)

I sanded out some of the rustic grind marks with 600 grit, otherwise knife is relatively untouched from retailer.... 5 (2).jpg

New $260/ came "zero ground" from retailer...


$170 shipped
 
Bump*

Edge gets exceedingly sharp, yet it has enough meat behind it, that it can tackle anything. Much better retention than #2...

Checking out Itto-Ryu, you will see some awesome high end stuff, in line with Shigeki Tanaka and Takeshi Saji....
 
if i was a righty and had the cash to get it. i would get it without question.
 
I don't want to speak for no chip, but the d handle has been reversed for his leftyness.
 
SPF.....

It is currently set up for righties, but isn't epoxied, rather burnt in so it's easy to pop off and flip if needed....
 
i feel like i'm winning everytime i pick up this knife..+2
 
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