SOLD Asp 2053 honesuki, and santoku

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Have 2 blades here both asp-2053. For those that dont know. Its similar to a cpm 10v type steel. In my experience with it so far. It actually sharpens better than k390, and 10v. Deburrs very well. It needs diamond to sharpen.


Honesuki: 150mmx46.3mm
Symmetrical grind, wide bevel.
Spine: 4.15 at handle
3.53 half way
1.2 10mm before tip.
Around 67-67.5 hrc
Bronze and vintage brown paper micarta handle.
Handle heavy balance (imo best for knives like these.)
The handle has a little crack in the material. Thats something i have seen often in vintage paper micarta. It has no effect on the actual integrity. Its just visible. The material also has age fade, where you can see shifts in the color from the micarta oxidizing. Which is why i like vintage micarta so much. And this is pretty rare. But if you look closely you can see the layers in the paper. Normally for paper micarta it tends to blend together.

Asking price $660 shipped within the us, with fees covered. Outside the us shipping will be extra.

 

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Santoku: 161mmx53mm
67-68 hrc
Hollow hira, low bevel, symmetrical
Spine: 4.21 out of handle
3.23 half way
.9 10mm behind tip.

Copper and vintage linen micarta.
The copper is reactive so it should develope an interesting patina over time.

Like i mentioned this grind is a bit different than normal. It has hollow hiras and low bevels. So measurements wont be like they might on something more normal. Ime is gives better food release than normal. While having better longevity with maintenance than an s grind.

The balance is neutral, right near the pinch grip. As you would expect for a shorter blade like this.

$710 asking price shipped within the us. Shipping is extra outside the us.