210000 already for ... just another VG10 damascus? Don't mind VG10 damascus, but there is no lack of makers in that segment. And the price doesn't look uncommon either; actually, going for that low a hardness but that sturdy an edge seems a bit underwhelming.
And calling anything bulat that isn't made of bulat ... you have my respect. Errr, make that "have some respect". Something like that on the market will make it more difficult in the future for people who want an actual bulat knife. I know, we are in a society where we are entitled to wear whatever sports team or band on our shirts without even giving a tentative damn about music or sports, and insult anyone who actually mistakes it for a certain taste in music or sports expressed in that fashion statement... but honestly, it sucks that way and has sucked for a while now. That merciless "who cares about the roots when there is a bigger market for firewood" attitude is kind of fascinating, spitefully empowering, kind of a turnon to the nihilist in you, but... toxic. Stop stuffing channels.
Another $20 OEM 1000/6000 stone on the market could be positive news though. But why a goal of $300000 before doing the stone... either you make a better stone for VG10 than what exists (I think if that's your plan, now you're talking, bugger the knife and do the stone!) or all that will be done and should be done is researching an OEM contract.
