Hi. I would like to sell this gyuto.
I won this gyuto a couple of weeks ago at auction, I fought for it.
I always wanted to try a Heiji gyuto. I contacted him not long ago and waiting list was 'only' 6 months, and that was enough to let me down. Tried to get one from here but never got the chance. I saw this one came up at auction, with the western handle WOAAA, I knew me I had to have it.
When the knife arrived I was disappointed, fit and finish it is not the best.
I bought it second hand, the previous owner had used it but it used it very lightly.
I tried it prepping for a couple of meals and boy oh boy it cuts wonderfully.
Regarding the steel, I bought it out of a Japanese auction so title and description was in Japanese. Google translated as Chromax steel, which from my knowledge it is stainless, but trust me the core steel it is not rust resistant, so can't be chromax (the clad is stainless though).
I know Heiji works with both semi-stainless and carbon. Because I have never owned a Heiji before I can't compare and tell you guys exactly what steel it is.
I wanted to clear that so I contacted Heiji directly and he said " I think it's my semi-stainless steel".
I am personally still in doubt.
I haven't used it much and it hasn't touch a stone or strop or anything, just chopping board.
That's the story, sorry just wanted to be competely honest with you.
Measurements:
Length 244mm
Height 50mm
Weight 268gr
I paid 1030AUD which translated in USD is 680.
I ask the buyer to pay shipping because I am already losing 100AUD.
Knife is in Australia.
If you want additional pictures please contact me and I will send it to you when I have the time to shoot them.
Regards,
Nicola
I won this gyuto a couple of weeks ago at auction, I fought for it.
I always wanted to try a Heiji gyuto. I contacted him not long ago and waiting list was 'only' 6 months, and that was enough to let me down. Tried to get one from here but never got the chance. I saw this one came up at auction, with the western handle WOAAA, I knew me I had to have it.
When the knife arrived I was disappointed, fit and finish it is not the best.
I bought it second hand, the previous owner had used it but it used it very lightly.
I tried it prepping for a couple of meals and boy oh boy it cuts wonderfully.
Regarding the steel, I bought it out of a Japanese auction so title and description was in Japanese. Google translated as Chromax steel, which from my knowledge it is stainless, but trust me the core steel it is not rust resistant, so can't be chromax (the clad is stainless though).
I know Heiji works with both semi-stainless and carbon. Because I have never owned a Heiji before I can't compare and tell you guys exactly what steel it is.
I wanted to clear that so I contacted Heiji directly and he said " I think it's my semi-stainless steel".
I am personally still in doubt.
I haven't used it much and it hasn't touch a stone or strop or anything, just chopping board.
That's the story, sorry just wanted to be competely honest with you.
Measurements:
Length 244mm
Height 50mm
Weight 268gr
I paid 1030AUD which translated in USD is 680.
I ask the buyer to pay shipping because I am already losing 100AUD.
Knife is in Australia.
If you want additional pictures please contact me and I will send it to you when I have the time to shoot them.
Regards,
Nicola
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