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Withdrawn 2 for 1 - Looking for Yanick or Rader Gyutos

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Hi KKF,

Trying to shake loose a Yanick or Rader gyuto around 230mm & +55mm heel height.

Let's have some fun. Wanted to see if a pair of knives might be enticing to anyone out there -

First up is a Tsourkan combo of 240 WH gyuto and 180 petty. These two alone could cover almost every task you'll need in the kitchen. Both in 52100 and have great edge retention. The 240 WH has been my best all around knife for some time. Great combo of WH grind that still goes right through sweet potatoes. The 180 is fantastic as well. Not looking to sell either at this time, only trades.

Specs:
240 WH - 52100, 242x55, 239g
180 petty - A2, 174x44, 155g
Tsourkan pair.jpg


Second pair comes from the sharpest feather around, Mr. Kippington. The hook grind is his original hook grind sold. Such a cool combo because it didn't yet have his high level of fit and finish, but the blade/grind was going places. Food release is better than takeda and this knife can handle more than you would expect with it in hand. Second blade in the combo is a 230x55mm workpony I bought directly from Kip here on the site a while ago. Right up there with the Marko above for best all around. For my rankings the deciding factor came down to I enjoyed sharpening the Marko more, on the board performance was nearly equal.

Specs:
Hook Grind - 52100, 222x50, 148g
Workpony - 52100, 228x57, 222g
Kip Pair.JPG
 
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Same, happy to buy either/both of those kipps if you decide you prefer $, or if someone trades and decides to sell :)
either way gl with your search
 
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The 180 is my favorite I’ve got in that size. I’m alright with my #2 option, but this little guy is always nearby. Paired with the 240, plus maybe a spoon, and you’re unstoppable.
yeah it just checks all the boxes for me in the short gyuto department - heel height, grind, profile, heat treat…

BTW isn’t it A2? it was sold to me like that but I’m not steel-knowledgeable enough to confirm. I remember it was not much reactive and edge retention was great. One of my favorite steels TBH. and who cares what it is, it’s all Marko’s heat treatment!
 
Great guy to discuss and to deal with, I highly recommend ! I wish you luck in your search for a Yanick ;)
 
BTW isn’t it A2? it was sold to me like that but I’m not steel-knowledgeable enough to confirm. I remember it was not much reactive and edge retention was great. One of my favorite steels TBH. and who cares what it is, it’s all Marko’s heat treatment!
I was gonna comment… that marko petty is definitely a2 (which think makes it more desireable, sharpens like carbon but is low maintenance)
 
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I’m pretty sure I had that tsourkan petty/mini gyuto and it was a2 steel. Incredible little knife if you work in tight spaces. Also one of the greatest handles ever.

I was gonna comment… that marko petty is definitely a2 (which think makes it more desireable, sharpens like carbon but is low maintenance)
yeah that’s the one, I’m pretty sure I sold you that one…
 
yeah it just checks all the boxes for me in the short gyuto department - heel height, grind, profile, heat treat…

BTW isn’t it A2? it was sold to me like that but I’m not steel-knowledgeable enough to confirm. I remember it was not much reactive and edge retention was great. One of my favorite steels TBH. and who cares what it is, it’s all Marko’s heat treatment!
Definitely A2, since I originally sold it to you and I got it directly from Marko and specifically ordered it in A2.
 
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