SOLD Birgersson, Catcheside, HVB, Spåre [PRICE DROPS]

[dehory]

Still purging... I'm selling knives, but for some mysterious reason, my PP balance isn't really going up. Funny how BST works like that...

Knife	Trade Value / Sale Price	Specs
Birgersson 220	$300 / $340 SOLD	222mm x 56mm / 194g
Catcheside 225	$425 / $475 SOLD $450 / $500 $475 / $525	221mm x 50mm / 213g
HVB 220	$250 / $280 SOLD $270 / $300 $290 / $325	220mm x 54mm / 243g
Spåre MCX 190 bunka	$250 / $280 SOLD $270 / $300 $290 / $325	188mm x 54mm / 156g

Sale price includes PP G&S fees. Sale value based on my purchase price.

For buyers interested in fee-free payment methods, I’ll offer the knives at the discounted trade value shown above.

Either way, fully insured/tracked CONUS shipping is included. Open to shipping internationally and can cover the first $15; PM and we can discuss.

Mainly looking to sell, but possible trade interests are listed below (fairly specific as I'm looking to narrow down my knives):

Spoiler

• Gesshin Heiji Semi Stainless 210 suji (only the JKI version, not direct from Heiji) kind of really want one of these
• Gesshin Heiji Semi Stainless 240 gyuto (only the JKI version, not direct from Heiji)
• Shi.Han anything in KU AEB-L (especially 150-210)
• Dalman anything in AEB-L (especially 150-210)
• Spåre bread sword
• Gengetsu 240
• Konosuke MM 240 or 270 in any steel
• One of those cute 120 ryoba debas by Shiro Kunimitsu or Ikenami sold by KnifeJapan

Catcheside 225 • forged geometry c105

Trade value: $475 / Sale value: $525

Blacksmith/sharpener: William Catcheside
Steel: Forged Geometry c105/Pure Iron clad
Edge Length: 221mm
Heel Height: 50mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 9.64mm (!) / 6.95mm / 2.44mm / 0.80mm
Weight: 213g
Handle: Wenge + bog oak
Purchased from ZeeVee: SOLD - Raquin/Halcyon/Catcheside/Xerxes/Nordquist/Carter/Maillet/Kurosaki/Shibata

Very lightly used. Original edge - never sharpened/stropped. No box.

See Zach's post for better photography than I'm capable of taking. He was the first owner, and I just used it for one meal. I got it for a great price from Zach, and passing it on.

Beautiful example of Catcheside's work. Somehow rustic and refined at the same time.



Hunter Valley Blades 220 gyuto

Trade value: $290 / Sale value: $325

Blacksmith/sharpener: Mert Tansu
Steel: 1095 mono
Edge Length: 220mm
Heel Height: 54mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 4.2mm / 4.1mm / 2.99mm / 1.14mm
Weight: 243g
Handle: Bocote mono
Purchased from Homechef: Withdrawn - “One outs”…

Well used, sharpened, patina'd, and tipped – hence the original seller's generous discount. Tip doesn't affect performance IMO (and previous owner's opinion).

Shi.Han-esque WH on a budget. Feels bulletproof but capable of fine cuts.



Spåre MCX 190 bunka

Trade value: $290 / Sale value: $325

Blacksmith/sharpener: Fredrik Spåre
Steel: 1.2419 mono
Edge Length: 188mm
Heel Height: 53.53mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 3.62mm / 3.20mm / 1.61mm / 0.48mm
Weight: 156g
Handle: Ebonised oak + brass
Purchased from Delat: SOLD - Frederick Spare MCX Bunka 190mm

Very, very lightly used. Original edge - never sharpened/stropped. No box.

Great cutter: robust but thin BTE. Truly impressive F&F and construction for the price. Nice way to try out a top-notch western maker.



Birgersson 225

Trade value: $300 / Sale value: $340 SOLD

Blacksmith/sharpener: Björn Birgersson
Steel: Silversteel Warikomi
Edge Length: 222mm
Heel Height: 55.8mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 4.7mm / 3.36mm / 2.03mm / 0.8mm
Weight: 194g
Handle: Olive mono
Purchased from lagrangeL2 who got it from childermass (first owner): SOLD - Birgersson 220 Gyuto (EU)

Very lightly used. Original edge - never sharpened/stropped. No box.

Birgersson's work has rightfully gone up in price since I bought this at the beginning of my knife binge; I'm just looking to cover my purchase cost. I prefer a slightly longer edge length, and keeping my DxB 240 instead. Gorgeous olive mono handle.

 

[cwk.v]

Both BB and that HVB are amazing performers for the price! I have the big sibling of the HVB and absolutely love that knife. One of my most used. GLWS

 

[dehory]

Bump.

 

[dehory]

Price drops.

 

[jedy617]

That HVB is insane for the price. Mert makes probably my favorite workhorse in terms of actual use.

 

[dehory]

Further (and final) price drops.

I thought the last round of price drops would have done the trick, but discounting one more time since I’d like to get these out of the door.

If they don’t sell for these prices, I’ll withdraw them and continue moving on to some other knives in the sale queue.

 

[pitted_soul]

If that Spare hasn't sold by next weekend, I'll snag it.