SOLD Price dropped: 9.16.2024 Gorobei x Kyuzo White #2 Damascus 240mm with Magnolia handle and a brand new Cerax 1010

[Michael Browning]

$220USD $190USD PayPal and Ship included CONUS, International we will discuss.

I have used it for a quick bit, on veggies as per usual. Beautiful knife, beautiful profile. The cutting experience is fantastic! It's authoritative whilst its thin behind edge, you can cut with confidence. I have the Blue #1 version of Kyuzo I still used, the white #2 feels more authoritative, not as authoriative as Ren, Kyuzo is thinner. Since I have used it, I did a quick touch up on Aizu, now it bites. I also coated with Tsubaki oil. When I recieved the knife from Strata Portland, there is a scuff marks, it not a bother since it's easily covered with patinas as you use it. Hope you enjoy!

Hitohira - Gorobei x Kyuzo - White #2 Damascus - 240mm Gyuto - Magnolia Handle:

• Length 227mm
• At handle 3.06mm
• Above heel 2.84mm
• At middle 2.60mm
• At tip .44mm
• Heel height 51mm
• 212g

Notes: Scuff marks

Will include a brand new Cerax 1010.

 

[Blumbo]

What a price

 

[Shagrath]

I really want a Sakai knife but there are so many options and my brain is fried considering them all. Would you consider this a good foray into that world or am I better off spending $100-200 more and getting something else. In other words, if I got this would it just make me want to buy an even nicer one? I tend to do that with every other hobby I’ve had.

 

[Michael Browning]

I really want a Sakai knife but there are so many options and my brain is fried considering them all. Would you consider this a good foray into that world or am I better off spending $100-200 more and getting something else. In other words, if I got this would it just make me want to buy an even nicer one? I tend to do that with every other hobby I’ve had.

Just because the knives are more expensive doesn't mean they're better than some cheap options. Look at Wakui White #2 as an example, good heat treat, good geometry and clean fit and finish. He's a favorite for most of knives fanatics out there. The expensive cost comes from aesthetics, good fit and finish, and in some cases, good heat treatment and fames. I am sure there are more, any advices welcome. Moritaka is another one, I hear good things about his aogami steel, really cheap but fit and finish is subpar in some cases. This one is Kyuzo, he does wonder on wide bevel and to those who wants to try Kyuzo should give this one a go, not everyone wants to spend $500USD+ on something with Kyuzo that they're unsure of. Yoshikazu Tanaka x Kyuzo are a good pair, and if they're damascus, they're pricey! both are highly regards.

I'd consider this is a good start. If you're interested, just hit me up on DM.

 

[aporigine]

I really want a Sakai knife but there are so many options and my brain is fried considering them all. Would you consider this a good foray into that world or am I better off spending $100-200 more and getting something else. In other words, if I got this would it just make me want to buy an even nicer one? I tend to do that with every other hobby I’ve had.

I have not owned one, but the reputations of the smith and the sharpener are tier 1.
Imo this knife has all the performance specs, if you’re looking for a first-rate culinary instrument.

Price for Japanese handcraft climb from here generally gains you rarity/cachet or ornamentation — or exotic steels or processes.*

The only question is, do you prefer lasers or thicker builds? A workhorse like this might crack carrots, but will have superior food release. Since I am slower than a sleepy sloth with a knife, I place a lower premium on food release than someone who has 200lb of product to reduce before lunch.

*Examples in order:
1) Konosuke Fujiyama, retired stars like Kiyoshi Kato or Tatsuo Ikeda. Ashi honyaki. Outstanding knives with a lively collector market that has prices high.

2) Handmade damascus or a true kasumi finish off natural stones, or Kurosakis with Western ironwood handles. Hinoura River Jump or Nakagawa x Myojin.

3) Honyaki (differential hardening of monosteel), tamahagane or Togo Reigo, rentetsu/kamaji (cladding of old wrought iron that displays visually pleasing inhomogeneity), very hard-to-work steels like vanadium-heavy alloys.

 

[JPAU]

I have not owned one, but the reputations of the smith and the sharpener are tier 1.
Imo this knife has all the performance specs, if you’re looking for a first-rate culinary instrument.

Price for Japanese handcraft climb from here generally gains you rarity/cachet or ornamentation — or exotic steels or processes.*

The only question is, do you prefer lasers or thicker builds? A workhorse like this might crack carrots, but will have superior food release. Since I am slower than a sleepy sloth with a knife, I place a lower premium on food release than someone who has 200lb of product to reduce before lunch.

*Examples in order:
1) Konosuke Fujiyama, retired stars like Kiyoshi Kato or Tatsuo Ikeda. Ashi honyaki. Outstanding knives with a lively collector market that has prices high.

2) Handmade damascus or a true kasumi finish off natural stones, or Kurosakis with Western ironwood handles. Hinoura River Jump or Nakagawa x Myojin.

3) Honyaki (differential hardening of monosteel), tamahagane or Togo Reigo, rentetsu/kamaji (cladding of old wrought iron that displays visually pleasing inhomogeneity), very hard-to-work steels like vanadium-heavy alloys.

Why did Nakagawa x Myojin appear in the second numbered point. Does Nakagawa forge weld his own suminigashi / pattern welded cladding? This probably isn’t the right place to ask but directly reference to above comment

 

[aporigine]

Why did Nakagawa x Myojin appear in the second numbered point. Does Nakagawa forge weld his own suminigashi / pattern welded cladding? This probably isn’t the right place to ask but directly reference to above comment

I have no indication that he does not. At the price I expect handcraft throughout.

 

[Michael Browning]

Will include a brand new Cerax 1010 (1K) only in CONUS.

 

[Michael Browning]

Withdrawn

 

[Michael Browning]

It's back up for a grab!

 

[Michael Browning]

Price drop, $190

 

[Khang Tran]

Price drop, $190

I Will take it

 

[Michael Browning]

Sold

 

[JPAU]

Great knife at a great price!