SOLD Western Shigeki Tanaka 240mm

[enrico]

Shig Tanaka
243x55mm
186g
Ginsan core, ss clad

Used by me and sharpened. Could use a progression on the stones.


$150 $125 shipped and insured.

 

[labor of love]

@Keithpaints

 

[chiffonodd]

I'm full up at the moment but I want to chime in and say that, in general, people really should be more open to partial tang westerns. Takamuras have taught me this. A full tang is unnecessary in a chef's knife IMHO. You don't need to baton hardwood, you need to cut food. Partial tang western is the way to get the feel of a western handle and the balance of a wa-gyuto, and it is a terrific combo. All the more so with S. Tanaka's grind, ginsan, and affordable price point.

GLWS

 

[fatboylim]

Pm'ed!

 

[labor of love]

Pm'ed!

1 in 1 out rule. Gonna have to let go of some of that serious gear in your pic.

 

[enrico]

Would like to keep the usa based due to the overall cost. Thanks

 

[enrico]

Buy this with the Kawachi for $350.

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/kawachi-245mm-k-tip.71563/

 

[Keithpaints]

Metal Master used to sell those partial tang western handle Tanaka 240. Haven't seen one in a while. The Nashiji finish was more rough than the K&S. Several students bought them with western handles. That's a fair price on a good knife someone should jump on it.

 

[enrico]

Also, if there are any lefties out there, I can add this lefty bias Okubo nakiri for $75. Knife used and the bevels were cleaned up of most low spots. Comes with shi han edge guard. Not sure which one is more enticing, the rectangle or edge guard.

https://knifejapan.com/okubo-kajiya-nakiri-170mm-aogami-2/

 

[jaydee]

These look like real bargains and at this price especially! Thinking of getting a 210mm as stainless option.

 

[enrico]

How about $125?

 

[enrico]

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