DamageInc
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Had it in my basket..... damn.I just picked up the 180 petty
Had it in my basket..... damn.I just picked up the 180 petty
Sorry brother! I guess insomnia paid off for me todayHad it in my basket..... damn.
Picked up the 210 damascus gyuto. I was hoping that the email would've included the Kikuryu Maksim was showing off earlier, but no dice . I figured that Kato isn't going to be making knives forever so I should get one while I can, plus if a Kikuryu does come along I could sell this one.
You can say thank you :knife: I was up when the email came through and almost hit pay on the damascus one, but I already have a 210 and am fine with it. Plus, I figured the wife might shiv me with it since in the last two months, three knives have come into the fold.
These were sold by the time I woke up at 5 AM - what were the prices on the Damascus 210, 200 Gyuto's and 180 Petty?
The price on the Damascus 210 was round about 830 (930-940$) if I remember correctly. Thought about it, but no... not in 210...
The price on the Damascus 210 was round about 830 (930-940$) if I remember correctly. Thought about it, but no... not in 210...
Picked up the 210 damascus gyuto. I was hoping that the email would've included the Kikuryu Maksim was showing off earlier, but no dice . I figured that Kato isn't going to be making knives forever so I should get one while I can, plus if a Kikuryu does come along I could sell this one.
I'm guessing that is including VAT? So around $740-$750 ex-VAT
The VAT price on the 210 Kato was well over 900! The picture I looked at quick showed a bare blade with no handle, not sure if it included one of those 20-30 dollar chestnut handles. Coupled with the possibility of being taxed at import into the US made this an easy pass by situation.
The VAT price on the 210 Kato was well over 900! The picture I looked at quick showed a bare blade with no handle, not sure if it included one of those 20-30 dollar chestnut handles. Coupled with the possibility of being taxed at import into the US made this an easy pass by situation.
I have yet to be taxed on any knife purchases including a $1k+ package from Maksim.
Price comparison of 210mm Damascus:
JNS - $740 (unsure on handle)
Site to be not named - $775 (no handle)
Tosho - $978 (with ho-handle)
Thanks mikedtran, I did the same comparison as well before purchasing.
The 5200 DKK comes as $787.91 USD in Google, and it was $814.95 USD of my PayPal balance due to their conversion fee (I only have CAD and USD at PayPal, so I think most would have to pay the DKK fee anyways). Overall I see it as a good deal; shipping was included and if I got it "to go" it would've been WAY more.
Btw, the handle is apparently d shaped burnt chestnut with Buffalo horn, but it will probably be getting a custom unless a Kikuryu comes along to take its place
Even at $810 that is a really solid deal especially if it comes with a handle (even though you will be replacing it).
I also have to say after Mike (smurf's) comment about how great his Damascus Kato is I really want to hunt one of these down.
His prices are kinda high. $500 for a 150 petty...
I notice that the frequent posters in both the Shigefusa and Kato thread are the same people.:groucho:
looks like its gone
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