240mm Damascus Kato stolen

Unfortunately we just lost a 240mm Damascus Kato Gyuto to theft today.
If anyone finds this knife for sale in the future we would really appreciate it if you let us know.
Thanks a lot everyone!

theft in store or via online business? That sucks... sorry the hear this. We had some really small things stolen from our venice location ones... added a **** ton of security cameras thereafter.

That's awful. Nothing but bad karma for the thief. I wouldn't dream of cutting anything with a stolen knife. I hope it gets returned.

It was in-store, It looks like we are going to have to get some cameras.

JBroida said:

theft in store or via online business? That sucks... sorry the hear this. We had some really small things stolen from our venice location ones... added a **** ton of security cameras thereafter.

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That is the worst. I'm sorry people are terrible.

Do you have a picture of that particular knife?

That's terrible! A picture or example picture would be helpful in eliminating false positives since the ones sold by Tosho and JNS have different profiles I think?

Tosho said:

It was in-store, It looks like we are going to have to get some cameras.

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Let me know if you guys need any help or advice with regard to that

Thank you everyone for the concern. It was the knife we used for our website pictures here https://toshoknifearts.com/shop/knives/kato-240mm-damascus-gyuto

costco or sams club both sell excellent inexpensive store camera security systems, I use one at my store.

What happened to you really sucks. you should check out the bay and craigs list to see if somebody is trying to sell it, does it have some mark you can use to identify it if you track down a similar knife for sale?

b'stards. Can't abide thieves.

Did they just snatch and grab? How do you hide something that size?

I am sorry about the loss. Hopefully the knife will be recovered, and the thief will get to do some time.

Jay

That Damascus pattern is like a fingerprint isn't it? If you have a high resolution version of the knife photo, it should be easy to identify if it pops up online.

What a shame. Some people are just F****in ********. I've been to Tosho store and "grab and run" case scenario is quite possible. Very small but very nice shop with the knifes at open display.
I hope you will get the knife back.

As for the cameras goes, Lorex is nice choice, Canadian based company.

Thank you, We will definitely get some cameras installed. As for the damascus, yes it is a fingerprint, and that should dissuade them from selling it online, but who knows?

May the thief die of a thousand cuts.

Dave Martell said:

May the thief die of a thousand cuts.

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I think you are being over dramatic here Dave. The "punishment" does not fit the crime.

People can really stink. Is there anything that would help us identify it vs any other 240 kato?

Maybe is one cut for every dollar the knife costs

Ruso said:

I think you are being over dramatic here Dave. The "punishment" does not fit the crime.

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Agreed. A thousand cuts is way too much. 500 should be more then enough.

that sucks.Hope you get it back and the thief gets whats coming.

icanhaschzbrgr said:

Agreed. A thousand cuts is way too much. 500 should be more then enough.

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How about a compromise? One cut, well placed.

Terrible news. Hope you'll be able at least to get the knife back. Better would be grabbing the culprit and use the Kato on him a bit... Nothing serious, just nail clipping and such.

What the hell? That just sucks!

Damn, that's terrible

I've visited the shop before I gotta say, with all those expensive knives on open display, it's not that difficult to just grab and run. Can't trust anybody these days