TAKUMI IKEDA BLUE #2 240 DAMASCUS GYUTO

TAKUMI IKEDA BLUE #2 240 DAMASCUS GYUTO

Up for sale is this nimble little beast. This knife is made with Damascus clad and aogami super core.
The profile is very much the same as Masamoto KS but with nod towards a better grind. Spine and choil are eased. Handle is bubinga plus wenge.
Height at heel is 48mm, which is the sole reason why I'm selling it. I prefer a taller profile and finally coming to terms with this.
A bit about my experience with this guy-
Great convex grind with almost no sticking to starchy veg. Proprietary/horizontal cuts on onions and shallots are like wisps of air. It slices through carrots with SUPER ease. Takes and holds an edge like crazy, notorious for what super blue is known for.
I have sharpened this guy once to open it up, and for kicks and giggles I gave it an etch job prior to sharpening. If it were taller and kept it's ability and charm it currently exudes, I'd be keeping it.

Asking $255 which covers priority shipping ConUS And PayPal fees

Woops, that last pick is upside down.
And please pardon my cellular photography

Love the profile on that one. GLWS

Thanks, the profile really is quite stunning and functional. Just wish it were taller for my personal preferences.

the knuckle clearance is good though right? is this like a laser?

I wouldn't say this is a laser necessarily. Pretty darn thin behind the edge, though my pictures don't show it that well. The spine is more beefy than a laser, and this knife has very little to no flex at all.
Knuckle clearance is not an issue, even with my long fingers.

This guy is SPF

Gorgeous Knife!!!

And sold! Thank you kkf