SOLD Heiji Semi-Stainless 240-Custome handle/saya - Price drop

[birdsfan]

Knives are once again piling up, overflowing my drawers and knife rolls, soon they will create a tripping hazard. Time to sell! All of these are good knives that have served me well in a pro environment. They have been well cared for and maintained. They also feature some of my handle and saya ensemble upgrades.

Heiji Semi Stainless

I got this second hand. It has that great Heiji core steel and a low bevel grind that really delivers excellent food separation. It was my go-to French onon soup knife for years until I got a couple of S-Grinds. It has a D-shaped handle that I fashioned from stabilized amboyna burl and bocota and comes with a matching padauk saya.

Length - 253
Height - 49
Weight - 225
Thickness at handle - 4.2

I price this one at $375 $350 which includes PP and shipping fees in the ConUS.


Nakagawa Ginsan 240 - SOLD

I got this in very good used condition from a well known member and used in sparingly in a pro setting. It is a good cutter with steel that lives up to its reputation. I have found that i prefer a longer knife for prep at work. (as a result, you will probably soon see a Sukenari ZDP 240 listed soon) I also have discovered that I prefer a convex grind to a wide bevel. This knife has been outfitted with a stabilized cherry burl and streaked horn octo handle with brass and g10 spacers. It comes with a matching cherry saya.

Length - 231
Height - 50
Weight - 210
Thickness at handle - 2.8

This one is priced at $350 SOLD which includes PP fees and shipping in ConUS.

Gihei Hap40 200 - SOLD

This was one of my earliest "good" knife purchases. It has been my favorite service line knife for years, short, nimble, and once sharpened, it holds a serviceable edge for a very long time. Of the 3 knives I am listing today, this is the handle/saya combo i like the most.. It is a crest shaped handle from stabilized walnut with purple heart/g10 spacers. The matching saya is carved from a beautiful chunk of highly figured walnut.

Length - 202
Height - 40.5
Weight - 150
Thickness at handle - 2.0

This one is priced at $225 SOLD including PP fees and shipping in ConUS

Pictures to follow directly.....

 

[birdsfan]

Heiji 240

Nakagawa 240

 

[birdsfan]

Gihei 200

 

[knifeq2121]

such beautiful work here

 

[birdsfan]

Thank you very much for the kind words. It is a lot of fun to do the work!

 

[aporigine]

That is some sweeeet furniture (handles, sayas)!

 

[NickMinton]

Giving a quick PSA for newer members or those unfamiliar with his work, @birdsfan has been a longtime member here who’s made a lot of custom sayas and handles for other members, myself included. I don’t doubt that other people will support this

So if you’re wondering, are these good deals? Am I getting great knives with upgraded handles with a solid balance point with matching sayas?

Yes. Yes indeed

 

[birdsfan]

Thank you for the kind endorsements! It is hard putting knives up for sale after investing the creative energy (and material cost) in upgrading them, but it also isnt fair to let them sit idle on a rack. A knife is meant to cut!

 

[Tekkz]

Worth it just for the woodwork alone. It's like getting a free blade on top!

 

[dillingerman]

These are all gorgeous. The problem is how does one choose which to buy?

 

[birdsfan]

Both the Nakagawa and the Gihei are sold! Thank you Friends!

 

[birdsfan]

I thought I had priced it pretty fairly, but let's see if some extra savings moves this to a new user.

 

[birdsfan]

The Heiji is sold! Thank you to the KKF community!

 

[Metallicats44]

Killer handles brotha!