Carter Prices

[Timthebeaver]

2nd 5.9sun International Pro Nakiri, Damascus, Ironwood, $1959.74

That's a hell of a "second".

 

[Timthebeaver]

Gotta say that most of those custom handles are gash. Simple ho wood with blonde or black ferrules would be much better, e.g.


http://www.cartercutlery.com/japane...4-sun-high-grade-gyuto-ho-woodblond-buffalo-h

So much nicer than his current offerings.

 

[bkdc]

Yep. The main reason I didn't pull the trigger is because the handles are offensive to my eyes.

 

[rdm_magic]

You can always stick a new handle on..

 

[WildBoar]

Some nice bargains here. http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=Hg07s&m=Jukdw1rcmLuMza&b=K.zqr9V0Hpn4Oi0sVTmO4w

as usual, they are all short. He makes far too many in the 140-200 length for my tastes. But I'm sure that's what most people want who have been accustomed to the german knife block sets, where the chef's knife is often 150 - 200.

 

[scott6452]

as usual, they are all short. He makes far too many in the 140-200 length for my tastes.

Agreed, I was especially disappointed with his international pro batch, not one knife over 5 sun.

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

2nd 5.9sun International Pro Nakiri, Damascus, Ironwood, $1959.74

That's a hell of a "second".

But you save $587.92!

 

[Timthebeaver]

You can always stick a new handle on..

Says the man who was moaning about ponying up $45 for postage

 

[Timthebeaver]

But you save $587.92!

I missed that. In that case i'll get the matching 2nd 3 grand Yanagi/Suji as well.

 

[Noodle Soup]

For the record, there are currently 5 Carters in everyday use in my blocks. maybe a dozen or so stored away. Looking at one of those links, I found several of the knives I paid something like $100+ for are now $400. If he can sell them at the price great, that is supply and demand but sure won't be to me. Makes a guy feel like there actually are some advantages to getting older. I was there first! Ethan Becker (Joy of Cooking) and I used to compete with each other to see who had first crack at Murray's Japanese made knives.

 

[Bill13]

Yep. The main reason I didn't pull the trigger is because the handles are offensive to my eyes.

Agreed! His handles show no sence of what looks good together. I saw a knife with blue Corian as a spacer!! I think he would be better off with a no handle option. He does look like he is doing well so I guess there is no accounting for taste.

You don't see them on BST so the knives themselves must be great.

I do enjoy his videos.

 

[cheezit]

Agreed! His handles show no sence of what looks good together. I saw a knife with blue Corian as a spacer!! I think he would be better off with a no handle option. He does look like he is doing well so I guess there is no accounting for taste.

It's all subjective, really. Some of his handles may be unattractive, but I find some of them downright sexy...

 

[Timthebeaver]

It's all subjective, really. Some of his handles may be unattractive, but I find some of them downright sexy...

imo that is a mess. 4 different materials?

Sometimes less is more.

 

[Anton]

Very hit and miss with the handles... way too many elements which in most cases don't have any synergy

 

[stevenStefano]

Some of them look nice until you see the top and bottom of them. I think he's being a little cheap with the fancy handles, they'd look way better if he drilled the tang and used one piece of wood rather than having the bit in the middle

 

[Von blewitt]

I used to wrap black electrical tape over the corian spacer on the carter I owned

 

[don]

Agreed that his new custom handles aren't as nice as the ones we're accustomed to on KFF. As such, I miss the days when he had throwaway handles on his knives. But I can't begrudge Carter for raising his prices. If the market can bear it, he should do it. We need more builders and makers in America, and if this provides him and his family a nice living and promotes others to follow suit, that's not bad.

 

[markenki]

I am not saying Carter is bad, just I don't see what is so special about carter, apart from made in US. Of course, this is could well change if I had a chance to use it

Being made in the US is not what is special about Carters. They won't win on looks, but they are incredible cutters. I hope you have a chance to use one some day.

 

[Crothcipt]

as usual, they are all short. He makes far too many in the 140-200 length for my tastes. But I'm sure that's what most people want who have been accustomed to the german knife block sets, where the chef's knife is often 150 - 200.

And if you do find one 230 or higher its almost 2k for it, with a plain handle. My biggest complaint is way to small. But I did just buy https://www.cartercutlery.com/japan...es/62-sun-high-grade-funayuki-custom-handle-1

Price is right, can use it as a petty.

 

[franzb69]

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[don]

And if you do find one 230 or higher its almost 2k for it, with a plain handle. My biggest complaint is way to small. But I did just buy https://www.cartercutlery.com/japan...es/62-sun-high-grade-funayuki-custom-handle-1

Price is right, can use it as a petty.

Good looking knife. I was eyeing it too.

 

[WiscoNole]

Just looked at his website...$3,100 for a blemished yanagiba? yikes!

 

[chinacats]

Just looked at his website...$3,100 for a blemished yanagiba? yikes!

It is 340mm...but yes, yikes!

 

[Mike9]

That's a good looking knife Crothcipt. This one is out for delivery along with a 6.5 sun KU freestyle funayuki -

 

[stevenStefano]

Apart from the yanagi, I can't see a single knife over 21cm. If he's not taking custom orders and is basically making what he wants it seems the chances of seeing a 240 or 270 gyuto are very small

 

[Lefty]

Makes things complicated, doesn't it?

 

[NO ChoP!]

He's had at least three different larger gyutos up within the last few weeks; they must just move quicker. And for the record 225-270mm sell for $850 to $1000'ish. Seems to be inline with what other custom US makers are charging, and they aren't Murray Carter.

I think I'll buy a 180'ish funi someday, as I've found I really like this size. It is quite versatile. It makes a good service knife, can break down a side of fish, etc...

 

[NO ChoP!]

"Summergrab" at check out = 30% off!!!!!

 

[Noodle Soup]

$800 to $1000? And to think I sold my 240mm at the Oregon Show for $200 Less than I paid for it at the New York Custom show back when Murray still lived in Japan.

 

[Anton]

Picked up 2, but I'm afraid they are going straight for re-handling. I'll be curious to compare to my old carter and see what, if anything, has changed.