SOLD NEW PRICE! Stunning Saji Rainbow Damascus Aogami 2 Gyuto 240mm w/ Brazilian Rosewood handle

[Nedfeister]

Due to a change in circumstances I'm having to sell this beauty with a heavy heart. Originally I chose this combo of Rainbow Damascus and Brazilian Rosewood from Sugi cutlery for a photo shoot I did with a friend on Japanese knives. The uber rare Brazilian Rosewood Joe of Sugi Cutlery sourced from a guy who'd had it in his closet for 40 years! I think this was the first and only Brazilian Rosewood handle he has made so its pretty unique! The ferrule is Buffalo Horn. Used only once to slice onions the condition is like new and is boxed in the usual Saji wooden presentation box.

I'm looking for $575 inc shipping, will ship worldwide.
Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[FishmanDE]

Dimensions?

 

[cantdecidewhichone]

Damn you look ffiiinneeeeeeeeeeee - respectfully speaking.

 

[Nedfeister]

Dimensions?

Heel to tip 245mm
Handle to tip 400mm
Width at heel 51mm

 

[Nedfeister]

Now inc shipping worldwide, thank you.

 

[Nedfeister]

I'm open to sensible offers.

 

[Nedfeister]

$525 all in

 

[Nedfeister]

Now a steal at $475

 

[kevpenbanc]

Hey mate,
What's the weight on this ?

 

[Nedfeister]

The knife and handle are in at 211g

 

[bonody]

Are you interested in trades at all?

 

[Nedfeister]

Are you interested in trades at all?

Sorry not at the moment, thanks.

 

[Nedfeister]

Shipping is included at $475!

 

[JoBone]

I’ll comment on the handle. If I sound biased, really I’m the No. 1 critic of my handles.

I stumbled on a fellow that had a small amount of Dalbergia nigra in a closet, which was obtained in the 80s. As it was put on CITIES and no longer imported since 92, the price was a bit insane. However, I thought I would give it a go as I had never seen a handle made of it.

I am a big fan of rosewoods, perhaps a little obsessive and I also love simple handles with high quality wood. I picked out really nice marbled horn and went to work.

When it was finished, it blew me away. Something about it spoke to my heart. There is nothing loud about it, you might compare it to jazz, complex but subtle. The natural oil content feels warm on the hand and the wavy grain pattern glows in the light. I hope to never forget the joy I felt after polishing it up.

It’s my hope that whoever gets this appreciates the wood for what it is.
: simple, beautiful, durable and warm.

 

[JoBone]

Here’s a few different photos

 

[Nedfeister]

Thanks Joe

 

[iandustries]

It’s a beautiful handle. If I can sell my
rainbow bunka, I d be on this in a heartbeat.