SOLD Alexander Bazes 225mm Gyuto - Iron Clad/Blue 2

[thebradleycrew]

Selling a really primo gyuto from Alexander Bazes. One of my favorites in the 210-240mm range actually, but I'm in line for another from him and am going to get one with a taller heel. This is a fine example of his work. Excellent kurouchi finish, nice wide bevels, kasumi finish and great heat treat. A nice blend of easter and western makers in many ways. I am original owner. Sharpened once. I'd call this a really nice mid-weight knife, capable and steady. Specs are:

• Iron clad Blue #2
• Burmese Rosewood handle w/hammered copper ferrule
• Weight: 218 grams
• Heel at: 54mm
• Blade at: 225mm
• OAL at: 365mm
• Includes a blade guard/saya to match from Alexander

It is very, very similar to this knife from Eating Tools, which depict the quality of this blade better than my photos can:
https://www.eatingtools.com/gallery-of-sold-tools/671-bog-oak-san-mai-gyuto-220mm.html

Asking $900 OBO, open to certain trades - tall Wats, Raquins, Catchesides, Radars, Shi.Han, maybe a few others. Photos below. My choil shot sucks - it's 50/50 grind. Think behind the edge for certain.

 

[crocca86]

Lovely knife mate!!! GLWS

 

[thebradleycrew]

Bump and price drop of $100.

$800 now.

 

[Geigs]

This looks great, wish I had funds.

 

[thebradleycrew]

This looks great, wish I had funds.

Thanks! He is really an under-rated 'smith. His work is impeccable.

 

[DitmasPork]

Thanks! He is really an under-rated 'smith. His work is impeccable.

I’d met him in NYC at last year’s ‘Meet the Makers’ event. Very cool maker, got to try one of his knives, stellar work IMO. GLWS.

 

[childermass]

Awesome knife, good luck with the sale!
Btw, did you end up getting the second lefty kiridashi he recently made?

 

[thebradleycrew]

Awesome knife, good luck with the sale!
Btw, did you end up getting the second lefty kiridashi he recently made?

I sure did! I really enjoy his work and am happy to have a kiri from him. Finally, a lefty specific kiri.

 

[childermass]

I got the other one, such a beautiful piece. Will have to get my hands on one of his knives sometime.

 

[thebradleycrew]

Thanks, folks! How about $750. Anyone?

 

[JOSHUA PETERSON]

Damn still here. Been back in a Baze’s phase. I hope someone buys it soon!

 

[thebradleycrew]

Sold! Thanks, KKF. Someone is going to enjoy this.