SOLD [dropped to 420 USD] Sakai Kikumori Choyo Blue 1 gyuto 240mm

[Dan E]

Hi KKF,

I am selling a BNIB Sakai Kikumori Choyo in Tanaka Blue 1. The knife has still its lacquer on it (see pics below).


Specs:

225 x 50 mm
(225 mm on the slightly forward heel -- measured from the spine where the heel starts to tip is 232mm)

168 g

Blue 1 steel (Tanaka forged)
Morihiro hamono sharpened

420 USD shipped


Pics are below:

cheers,
Dan

 

[Dan E]

I’m dropping the knife to 500 USD shipped

 

[ashy2classy]

Oof! Fantastic!!!

 

[Malcolm Johnson]

I have a local shop that stocks these and the F&F is wonderful and the grinds are terrific. Surprised I do t see more of them around here

 

[Dan E]

The knife is still around — dropped to 450 USD

 

[fortheloveofmoar]

That is gorgeous….. GLWS. Literally green with envy

 

[ashy2classy]

SMH. This is a top-tier knife. If it wasn't so similar to the Kagekiyo I sold I'd snatch it up. GLWS!!!

 

[ashy2classy]

Bump for this ****in amazing knife

 

[Dan E]

Thanks — I’m dropping this to 420 for now.

 

[DoYoon Kim]

why is this still here and the tetsujin gone. I don't understand. Maybe put Morihoro hamono on description? My money went to a kagekiyo so can't pick this up

 

[fortheloveofmoar]

If it’s still here tomorrow might have to buy this

 

[Rob McKenna]

Holy cow.

 

[ashy2classy]

why is this still here and the tetsujin gone. I don't understand. Maybe put Morihoro hamono on description? My money went to a kagekiyo so can't pick this up

I think people are put off by the angled choil. It's different, but not bad. This is an incredible deal. Here is what they go for...

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[blokey]

Beautiful, would love it if I’m in States now and actually have money to spent

 

[esoo]

Stunning deal for a blue 1. Really surprised it hasn't moved. GLWS

 

[cdaid]

Message sent

 

[Dan E]

ok the knife is sold

 

[ashy2classy]

ok the knife is sold

Finally!!!

 

[Arkman]

I should have posted this earlier. The knife was exactly as described and Dan was a pleasure to deal with. I would happily buy from him again!