Tanaka R2 or Tanaka Damascus 210mm Gyutos w/ Wa Handle

[SliceNDice]

Seeing what's out there in 210mm or 240mm if it's on the short side... Tanaka comes to mind, I've read a lot of good reviews in the forums. I know the R2s are a different price point than the damascus blue #2, but something used in the $200 range w/ Wa handle would work for me.

I'm also open to suggestions for other gyutos as I know some of you guys have had a ton of experience with different makers.

Thanks!

 

[khashy]

Metalmaster has the dammy in stock:

http://www.metalmaster-ww.com/product/33

Three things to note:

The price he sells them at is fantastic.

It will take a long time to get delivered (think 3-4 weeks)

It has the plastic ferrule handle

The knife itself, absolutely fantastic.

 

[fatboylim]

And perhaps this link for r2 knives also: http://www.metalmaster-ww.com/product-list/27

+1 khashy, mine took 6 weeks to deliver!

 

[khashy]

And perhaps this link for r2 knives also: http://www.metalmaster-ww.com/product-list/27

+1 khashy, mine took 6 weeks to deliver!

Yeah, takes time but he always delivers in the end

 

[SliceNDice]

Wow, nice. Not crazy about the plastic ferrule, but definitely one to consider for the price.

Metalmaster has the dammy in stock:

http://www.metalmaster-ww.com/product/33

Three things to note:

The price he sells them at is fantastic.

It will take a long time to get delivered (think 3-4 weeks)

It has the plastic ferrule handle

The knife itself, absolutely fantastic.

 

[frog13]

I have two R2 Damascus from Metalmaster, I relieved the choil and spine on my Worksharp and had them rehandled by Carter at CII Bladeworks. I very much like Tanaka blades especially for the price. I also have a 210 mm Kuriochi Tanaka from K&S.

 

[SliceNDice]

PM sent

 

[Talim]

There's one on the BST from a few weeks back.
http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/31373-Tanaka-R2-wa-handle-210mm

 

[SliceNDice]

Thanks, Talim.

 

[SliceNDice]

Pulled the trigger on a Tanaka blue #2 damascus from Metalmaster. He had a 210mm for under $130!

Thanks for the suggestions, all.

 

[xsmx13]

Pulled the trigger on a Tanaka blue #2 damascus from Metalmaster. He had a 210mm for under $130!

Thanks for the suggestions, all.

Can't go wrong with a Tanaka blue 2 for that price.

 

[keahi]

Metalmaster is good! My recent order took only a week to arrive.