***Well I got a lead on the knife I'm trying to find so I'm converting this trade thread into a sales thread to raise funds.***
For sale is a gently used Konosuke YS-M 210 wa-gyuto for$295 now $275 now $265. Classic sanjo mid weight with killer looks and great taper in both directions. This is widely assumed to be a Yoshikane and it shows.
Knife is approximately 212 x 47 per tape measurer, and weighs 139g. Semi-stainless core (probably SKD12/A2) at 64 HRC, stainless clad. Lovely hammered matte KU finish. Yes, 139g is on the lighter side, but check out that choil shot and you'll see why. Wicked, wicked taper.
Very good used condition. I am the second owner, traded for it on BST. Original owner sharpened it once lightly. I have stropped on a 10K stone. It's seen only periodic and light use in my home kitchen, as I tend to prefer westerns. Knife has normal signs of use, patina, light scuffing, some very "micro" microchipping in the 64 HRC core (see pic below), and the world's smallest ding in the tip. I'm not sure the tip thing even counts as a chip -- it's more like some slight glinting in a spot, but I provided a picture below for full disclosure.
Comes with matching konosuke saya w/ pin and original box.
I believe the handle is a Studio Khii enju (Japanese pagoda) octagon with maguro (ebony) ferrule.
Knife is $360 new, I value this used specimen at$295 now $275 now $265.
Thanks KKF!
For sale is a gently used Konosuke YS-M 210 wa-gyuto for
Knife is approximately 212 x 47 per tape measurer, and weighs 139g. Semi-stainless core (probably SKD12/A2) at 64 HRC, stainless clad. Lovely hammered matte KU finish. Yes, 139g is on the lighter side, but check out that choil shot and you'll see why. Wicked, wicked taper.
Very good used condition. I am the second owner, traded for it on BST. Original owner sharpened it once lightly. I have stropped on a 10K stone. It's seen only periodic and light use in my home kitchen, as I tend to prefer westerns. Knife has normal signs of use, patina, light scuffing, some very "micro" microchipping in the 64 HRC core (see pic below), and the world's smallest ding in the tip. I'm not sure the tip thing even counts as a chip -- it's more like some slight glinting in a spot, but I provided a picture below for full disclosure.
Comes with matching konosuke saya w/ pin and original box.
I believe the handle is a Studio Khii enju (Japanese pagoda) octagon with maguro (ebony) ferrule.
Knife is $360 new, I value this used specimen at
Thanks KKF!
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