SOLD Bazes 190x41 Wrought Iron Kitaeji Line Knife/Petty

[ABazes]

I'm offering this line knife I made at a heavily reduced price because it is a less popular size and because I don't love the aesthetics of how the core is exposed. That said, this knife will be an absolute killer in the kitchen.

The kitaeji cladding I forged from vintage wrought iron, folded with thin layers of 1084 carbon steel. The handle is roasted quilted maple.

The core steel is VToku2 tungsten steel. Made by Takefu Special Steel Co. in Fukui Prefecture, VToku2 is very similar in composition to Hitachi blue #2. My subjective experience is that VToku2 has slightly better toughness and edge stability. I LOVE this steel.


Measurements:
Tip to heel length: 190mm
Heel height: 41mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.2mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3mm
Spine thickness mid-blade: 2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 122g
Price: $575
Ships free in continental US; includes a padded zip case.

 

[Chang]

Alex makes the most amazing cutters, plus they aesthetically so pleasing, that I have to quit out of Instagram just so that I can clear my mind of such sinful curves. BUY THIS

 

[ABazes]

Photo of spine

 

[esoo]

What a nice looking knife. Knives this size are so underrated with the trend to tall blades.

No budget right now especially with the CDN/USD exchange rate right now.

GLWS

 

[Mrchainsaw]

Mr. Bazes’ knives are incredible. This is going to make someone very happy. I just can’t buy any new knives right now.

 

[tylerleach]

IF YOURE READING THIS, BUY THIS KNIFE!!

One of the best makers on the planet… and this is a MAJOR discount.

If you’ve never used a Bazes or if you’re in need of the dopest line knife you’ve ever seen, buy this knife. You won’t regret it.

 

[ABazes]

Sold.

 

[tylerleach]

Bout time!!

 

[tylerleach]

Somebody is about to go “WHOA.” when they use this thing.