Traded HVB 275 Suji

[Gshep91]

This is my first post here but I have purchased from a few of you so bear with me if I miss anything!

I purchased this directly from Mert recently on a whim since I really wanted something by him. I’ve used this knife once to cut some steaks, and of course never sharpened or thinned. The reality is I have no room in my small place for a knife this large and we rarely make anything close to large enough to justify keeping this beauty in the closet.

DETAILS & SPECS

THIS KNIFE HAS A COSMETIC FLAW.
Mert called it “Orange peel” effect, it is a minor decarb line right near the spine on the left side of the knife. I have done my best to show pictures but it is hard to capture, I honestly didn’t even notice the line until I really started to look at the blade for this post.


275mmx38 suji
rwl34 pm stainless steel
64hrc
177gr in weight
Symmetrical grind
Tasmanian Blackwood handle -not stabilized and blonde buffalo horn handle
Includes a Tansu Knife bag

Apologies for terrible photos, I have included Merts IG post as well.

Prefer to trade but open to sell.
Looking to sell for $450+shipping, a little less than I paid.
Trade value ~$500. Can add cash on either side if needed.

I’m pretty open on trades in the 200-220mm range & prefer western makers so just show me what you have!

 

[Gshep91]

Bump

 

[Bobo530]

I have one like this from Mert. I love the polish its the smoothest knife.
RWL-34 will keep an edge for a long time!

 

[Gshep91]

I have one like this from Mert. I love the polish its the smoothest knife.
RWL-34 will keep an edge for a long time!

It really is a fantastic knife! I don’t mind keeping it but would like to let someone who would use it make have it. It should be used & displayed not sitting in my closet for the (very) rare occasion

 

[Gshep91]

Just wanted to add that the cosmetic flaw is strictly cosmetic. It does not impact performance at all.

Open to trades of almost any shape & size!

 

[Gshep91]

Bump

 

[Gshep91]

Bump & small price drop.

Will sell for $450, shipping included.
Lowering trade value slightly to $450 as well.

 

[xsmx13]

Nice deal for an HVB that looks more like Mert's mainline offerings IMO.

 

[Gshep91]

Nice deal for an HVB that looks more like Mert's mainline offerings IMO.

My understanding is that it was meant to be a “tansu” but ended on HVB due to the minor cosmetic.

 

[Gshep91]

Bump bump bump

 

[Gshep91]

Bump!

Hit me up with any offers if you’re even a little interested

 

[Gshep91]

Bump

 

[Gshep91]

Bump and decreasing trade value a little to $400.
Not looking to sell for anything less than $450, would rather keep it.

Still hasn’t been used since the first time & id rather try something new than have it sit here.

 

[Gshep91]

Traded.