D. Martell Martell Sujihiki - For Sale

FOR SALE


I started making this suji a long time ago, can't even remember when, getting sidetracked for some other project. I always wanted to see how the wood/horn combo was going to come out so I decided last week that I'd finally finish it. The koa is presentation grade and has a great amount of chatoyance with a rich brown color. I used black buffalo for the spacer along with a single black pin.

I took these pictures in all sorts of varyious (outside) lighting conditions trying to capture the koa's features/colors. What I have to show here is a decent enough representation but I assure you that it's movement (which can't be seen in pictures) will please much better in person. Seriously though, it really depends on the actual lighting conditions you have as to what you'll see and you can expect to always see something different in this handle.

The blade is ground to be as stiff as possible while still being very thin with a slight convexity.

I make my sujihiki profile to be used both on and off the board.



Stats...

Model - Sujihiki

Blade Length - 300mm

Steel - O1 (high carbon tool steel)

Hardness - Rc 60-61 (with cryo)

Height (at heel) - 45mm

Handle - Western

Handle Materials - Presentation grade koa, buffalo horn spacer, w/black pin




Price - $650

Shipping - Included in USA/International - will split cost with buyer



Please contact through PM or email if interested in purchasing.

Thanks,
Dave

Whoa! Congrats in advance to whoever purchases this!

If I did not already have three 300 mm carbon sujis this one would already be spoken for. What a beauty!

I'm glad to hear someone with your experience likes the look of it. Thanks for chiming in David.

Gorgeous stripes on the koa. Love the K-tip styling as well

Dave's got his groove on. Dave

not that I'd need another suji (or a suji at all) but, Dave, will this match my rehandled Hiromoto AS pair (Santoku and 240 gyuto)? :angel2:

daddy yo yo said:

not that I'd need another suji (or a suji at all) but, Dave, will this match my rehandled Hiromoto AS pair (Santoku and 240 gyuto)? :angel2:

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Hi Manuel,
More or less.... YES!

foody518 said:

Gorgeous stripes on the koa. Love the K-tip styling as well

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daveb said:

Dave's got his groove on. Dave

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Thanks

I am new to this forum but all I can say is wow that is one beautiful knife
I cannot stop looking at it (lusting after it)

Now I just need to talk myself out of buying it

TomRaz said:

I am new to this forum but all I can say is wow that is one beautiful knife
I cannot stop looking at it (lusting after it)

Now I just need to talk myself out of buying it

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Thanks Tom!.... but please don't talk yourself out of buying it too much. LOL

Thanks Dave,
I just sent you an email with some questions
I am amazed by the looks of that knife !

I wish I had your skills

TomRaz said:

Thanks Dave,
I just sent you an email with some questions
I am amazed by the looks of that knife !

I wish I had your skills

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OK you're that Tom.


And thanks for the kind words.

Koa is a wood which pictures cannot do justice, this handle looks like a fine specimen. I have a koa handle and when the wood is viewed at different angles the dark bands become light and the light bands become dark… it's natural mystics

Can't you just picture this slicing away on your cutting board?

OMG I am going to need therapy to not purchase this !

Therapy is expensive. 5 sessions (at least) or a nice new knife. Retail therapy is best!

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Ok folks (especially Tom).....I'm knocking $51 OFF the price!


NEW Price - $599

Shipping - Included in USA/International - will split cost with buyer

Bargain price for a beautiful blade

Tempting indeed. GLWS

Dave I am still in therapy
Now you lower the price !
Omg I can't even look at the pictures :biggrin:

Dave are you working on any GYUTO knives right know ?
Possibly with the same handle as this knife ?

I'm surprised this knife is still on the market. Dave's knives cut great and this handle is top notch. Beautiful work Dave.

chinacats said:

I'm surprised this knife is still on the market. Dave's knives cut great and this handle is top notch. Beautiful work Dave.

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As am I. If I didn't have one in the works I would be all over this.

TomRaz said:

Dave are you working on any GYUTO knives right know ?
Possibly with the same handle as this knife ?

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Hi Tom,
I'm sorry to say nope.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Dave Martell said:

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

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But you're probably wishfully thinking, "Actions speak louder than words." And you'd be right.

Add me to the list of admirers who wish they could justify buying this now. GLWS

larrybard said:

But you're probably wishfully thinking, "Actions speak louder than words." And you'd be right.

Add me to the list of admirers who wish they could justify buying this now. GLWS

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Yeah but I still appreciate the sentiments, it's nice to hear.

Buy the knife Tom. It will only hurt a little bit.....

And then you'll have the nicest knife in your zip code.:groucho:

With 45mm at the heel, there's almost as much knuckle clearance as some gyutos… great for board work. Basically a 2for1 deal