WTS Akifusa western handle SRS-15 240 gyuto, 210 gyuto, 180 santoku

[dafox]

Akifusa western handle SRS-15 240 gyuto, 210 gyuto, 180 santoku

Epicurean Edge: Japanese and European professional chefs knives

"Powdered metallurgical steel is created using a crucible technique and results in smaller grain structure and significantly longer edge holding. The center layer is SRS-15 PM stainless steel originally designed for metal cutting tools. It was hardened to Hrc 64 and is clad on the sides with soft SUS-405 stainless steel. This gives the blade an exceedingly tough, long lasting and chip resist edge that is relatively easy to resharpen. A forge-welded bolster seals the blade from the handle. The triple riveted tang runs the full length of the handle for strength and longevity. The nicely rounded, comfortable handle is made from resin impregnated hardwood. This 'pakka wood' combines the best attributes of natural wood and resin, and holds up exceptionally well to the rigorous demands of a home or commercial kitchen. Both blade and tang are tapered for better balance and reduced fatigue during long use".

240 gyuto
length 242
height 47.5
spine thickness
choil 1.53
1/2 way 1.15
1cm from tip .30
weight 211
balance point 1cm towards tip from choil

210 gyuto
length 212
height 43
spine thickness
choil 1.24
1/2 way .93
1cm from tip .23
weight 165
balance point at choil

180 santoku
length 182
height 47
spine thickness
choil 1.36
1/2 way .98
1cm from tip .35
weight 163
balance point .5cm from choil towards handle

Condition used, some scratching from cleaning with a blue scotchbrite on 210 and 180, no scratches on 240, otherwise in perfect condition, never sharpened.

240 gyuto $320
210 gyuto $270
180 santoku $200
240 gyuto no longer available at Epic Edge
To my knowledge, these knives are not being made anymore.

Price includes original box, Priority shipping, and insurance for purchase amount.
Paypal only, shipped to US only







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[dafox]

More pics:







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[dafox]

More pics:

 

[dafox]

Pictures are in order from 240 to 210 to 180.

 

[Qapla']

@spaceconvoy
@blokey

 

[spaceconvoy]

@spaceconvoy
@blokey

no 180 gyuto

but I appreciate you thinking of me

 

[Chang]

Are these the older ones with an actual taper on the spine?

 

[nopomo]

Are these the older ones with an actual taper on the spine?

I was confused, too, but after checking the EE site I think OP misplaced a decimal point and forgot to specify unit (inches). So for the 240 the measurements should be ~3.9 mm at the heel, ~2.9 mm midway, ~0.76 mm behind the tip.

 

[Chang]

I was confused, too, but after checking the EE site I think OP misplaced a decimal point and forgot to specify unit (inches). So for the 240 the measurements should be ~3.9 mm at the heel, ~2.9 mm midway, ~0.76 mm behind the tip.

Oh so it looks like these are the ones with more distal taper

 

[dafox]

Are these the older ones with an actual taper on the spine?

Yes, these are the older ones.

 

[dafox]

I was confused, too, but after checking the EE site I think OP misplaced a decimal point and forgot to specify unit (inches). So for the 240 the measurements should be ~3.9 mm at the heel, ~2.9 mm midway, ~0.76 mm behind the tip.

All of the measurements are right, they are in millimeters. My actual measurements.

 

[dafox]

I'm going to lower the price of these knives by 5% every Monday until they are gone.

Price includes original box, Priority shipping, and insurance for purchase amount.
Paypal only, shipped to US only

240 $304
210 $256
180 $190

 

[dafox]

I'm going to lower the price of these knives by 5% every Monday until they are gone.

Price includes original box, Priority shipping, and insurance for purchase amount.
Paypal only, shipped to US only

240 $288
210 $243
180 $180

 

[chiffonodd]

You know what I'm feeling nostalgic after today's akifusa/tsunehisa discussion on another thread.

I'll take the 240 if still available!

For anyone on the fence: the OG akifusa is one of the best westerns in the game hands down.

 

[dafox]

240 sold

 

[pitted_soul]

You know what I'm feeling nostalgic after today's akifusa/tsunehisa discussion on another thread.

I'll take the 240 if still available!

For anyone on the fence: the OG akifusa is one of the best westerns in the game hands down.

I have one of these, my first Japanese knife, and it isn't going anywhere. The steel is great and the grind is excellent and it takes a great edge. I didn't realize that the new ones don't have that distal taper. Enjoy your nostalgia.