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I don't know the Kramer market in particular, but my sense has been that the single bevel japanese knives trade for less of a premium than gyutos, at least from smiths known for both. It wouldn't surprise me if the folks willing to bid 40k for a knife want at least the mental illusion that they might use it.
 
Or it’s just an investment that may not increase in value. For years people were able making a killing selling their old school Kramer’s for 5x what they paid.
 
rick alen said:
I though dama kramers were going for $40K+. Has the Market crashed already?
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That Kramer is also over 10 years old.
Not sure if that's part of the reason for cost. Maybe a 12 yo Kramer is worth quite a bit less than a new one. His skills have increased.. just a thought
 
You guys think kramer's been banging out knives? Pretty sure his knives were at their peak performance after Salty told him his custom sucked...and how to fix it...
 
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^ lol! I’ve seen them sell higher than that! That’s your boy sOreal! Appears to have been used.
 
Tanalasta said:
Seems like Toyama was in stock (emailed) in 240mm stainless clad blue. And just as quickly went out of stock again at JNS. Are they really that popular???
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Toyama is, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck in that price range by a long margin.
Personally, I have the iron clad he used to make before the recent switch to stainless as he nears retirement. If you don't have a Toyama, get one asap.
 
Elliot said:
Toyama is, in my opinion, the best bang for the buck in that price range by a long margin.
Personally, I have the iron clad he used to make before the recent switch to stainless as he nears retirement. If you don't have a Toyama, get one asap.
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I second this, Toyamas are by far one of the best cutters around, once you've used one, nothing else is quite as satisfying.
 
Tanalasta said:
Seems like Toyama was in stock (emailed) in 240mm stainless clad blue. And just as quickly went out of stock again at JNS. Are they really that popular???
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That's strange, I received no email notification about this, That knife has been on the very top of my list since I saw Toyama was doing stainless cad.
 
F-Flash said:
Almost looks like sanmai knife there. Or maybe it's more polished bevel and Kasumi rest of the knife, but why it's so wavy line, if it's just the bevel?
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It looks like its been hand polished. If you take a look at the additional pic he provides, you can see his straight line hamon in the picture.

IMO, this one is a true unicorn, I think its the first one he's ever done in this steel too.
 
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lemeneid said:
It looks like its been hand polished. If you take a look at the additional pic he provides, you can see his straight line hamon in the picture.

IMO, this one is a true unicorn, I think its the first one he's ever done in this steel too.
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Found the extra pic
 
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