SOLD Price Drops - Takeda, Takada, Fujiwara, Ikeda, HVB, Mazaki, Kurosaki, Saji, Yoshikane & More

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EDIT May 4, 2024: I'm changing this from WTS to SOLD, however the remaining available knives have been reposted here.

Thanks KKF for helping get my collection to a more manageable size over the past few weeks. But I'm not done asking for your help yet. Up for your consideration are another batch of mostly new blades. As with my previous WTS posts, if it says "brand new," it's never even done a test cut - only taken out of box for photographs. There are a couple knives here that didn't sell in those posts, so I've included them here at a reduced price.

All prices are USD. Price includes CONUS shipping. Will cover first $15 for international. Photos and details will be posted below.

2. Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka Blue Super Gyuto, 240mm - $700 $625
4. Hunter Valley Blades S-Grind Honyaki 1095 Gyuto, 240mm - $525 $475 $425
5. Sakai Hokushin (Y. Ikeda x S. Honuma) White #2 Gyuto, 240mm - $350 $300
7. Mazaki Kurouchi Nashiji White #2 Gyuto, 240mm - $275 $250
12. Myojin Riki Seisakusho SG2 Gyuto, 180mm - $300 $250

1. Takeda NAS Sasanoha Medium Gyuto - $400 SOLD
3. Hatsukokoro Inazuma Gyuto, 270mm - $225 SOLD
6. Takada No Hamono (Tsubaya version), White #1 Kasumi Nakiri, 165mm - $300 $260 SOLD
8. Yoshida Hamono Blue #2 Gyuto, 210mm - $50 SOLD
9. Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Kiritsuke Gyuto, 210mm - $275 SOLD
10. Yu Kurosaki Gekko HAP40 Bunka, 170mm - $200 $175 SOLD
11. Tsubaya (TF) White #1 Stainless Clad Yo Gyuto, 270mm - $375 $325 SOLD
13. Hatsukokoro Yoake Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto, 210mm - $200 SOLD
14. Nakagawa Wide-Bevel Ginsan Gyuto, 240mm - $350 $300 SOLD
15. Takeshi Saji Karin SG2 Gyuto, 210mm - $250 SOLD

 

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1. Takeda NAS Sasanoha Medium Gyuto - $400 SOLD

• Condition: Light use, never sharpened (5-10 uses on Hasegawa soft board)
• Steel: Aogami Super, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Bog Oak / Pakka (Custom), 136mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 221 x 52mm
• Overall Length: 361mm
• Spine (base / mid): 2.4mm / 1.4mm
• Weight: 154g

2. Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka Gyuto, 240mm - $700 $625

• Condition: Light use, never sharpened (5-10 uses on Hasegawa soft board)
• Steel: Aogami Super, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Magnolia, 147mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 242 x 51mm
• Overall Length: 399mm
• Spine (base / mid): 4.2mm / 3.6mm
• Weight: 202g

3. Hatsukokoro Inazuma Gyuto, 270mm - $225 SOLD

• This is essentially a Tojiro Atelier with a custom wa handle. Made by Tomoo Matsumura, this has a very cool mixture of finishes, with nashiji/tsuchime, damascus, and a polished edge
• Condition: Brand New, In Box
• Steel: Aogami Super, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa, Masur Birch / Amboyna, 138mm (Custom)
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 276 x 55mm
• Overall Length: 428mm
• Spine (base / mid): 3.9mm / 2.0mm
• Weight: 220g

4. Hunter Valley Blades S-Grind Honyaki Gyuto, 240mm - $525 $475 $425

• Made by Mert Tansu under his HVB brand
• Condition: Brand New, comes with Ace Case
• Steel: 1095 Honyaki
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Bocote / Blackwood, 137mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 242 x 58mm
• Overall Length: 391mm
• Spine (base / mid): 5.3mm / 2.6mm
• Weight: 283g

5. Sakai Hokushin (Y. Ikeda x S. Honuma) Gyuto, 240mm - $350 $300

• Rare san-mai blade from Yoshikazu Ikeda, sharpened by Shotaro Nomura. Beautiful ferrule.
• Condition: Brand New, In Box
• Steel: Shirogami #2, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Magnolia / Horn, 139mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 231 x 47mm
• Overall Length: 383mm
• Spine (base / mid): 2.7mm / 2.2mm
• Weight: 182g

 

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6. Takada No Hamono (Tsubaya version), White #1 Kasumi Nakiri, 165mm - $300 $260 SOLD

• Made by Takada No Hamono. Tsubaya Kanji.
• Condition: Brand New, In Box
• Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
• Sharpener: Mitsuaki Takada
• Steel: Shirogami #1, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Magnolia / Horn, 135mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 161 x 49mm
• Overall Length: 317mm
• Spine (base / mid): 3.4 / 1.8mm
• Weight: 144g

7. Mazaki Kurouchi Nashiji Gyuto, 240mm - $275 $250

• 2022 profile (purchased 8/10/22, CKC)
• Condition: Brand new, in box
• Steel: Shirogami #2, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Magnolia / Walnut, 142mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 244 x 54mm
• Overall Length: 399mm
• Spine (base / mid): 5.8mm / 2.5mm
• Weight: 207g

8. Yoshida Hamono Blue #2 Gyuto, 210mm - $50 SOLD

• Made by Osamu Yoshida
• Condition: Brand New, In Box
• Steel: Aogami #2, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa (Oval), Magnolia / Plastic, 132mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 213 x 46mm
• Overall Length: 354mm
• Spine (base / mid): 3.5mm / 1.8mm
• Weight: 147g

9. Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Kiritsuke Gyuto, 210mm - $275 SOLD

• Condition: Light use, never sharpened (10-20 uses on Hasegawa soft board)
• Steel: SKD, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Rosewood, 142mm (Custom)
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 213 x 51mm
• Overall Length: 369mm
• Spine (base / mid): 4.5mm / 2.2mm
• Weight: 187g

10. Yu Kurosaki Gekko HAP40 Bunka, 170mm - $200 $175 SOLD

• Now discontinued in HAP40.
• Condition: Light use, never sharpened (5-10 uses on Hasegawa soft board)
• Steel: HAP40, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Oak, 129mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 167 x 47mm
• Overall Length: 313mm
• Spine (base / mid): 2.1 / 2.0mm
• Weight: 133g

 

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11. Tsubaya (TF) White #1 Stainless Clad Yo Gyuto, 270mm - $375 $325 SOLD

• OEM by Teruyasu Fujiwara - similar to Maboroshi
• Condition: Brand new, in box
• Steel: Shirogami #1, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Yo, Pakka, 131mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 274 x 57mm
• Overall Length: 412mm
• Spine (base / mid): 2.5mm / 2.0mm
• Weight: 264g

12. Myojin Riki Seisakusho Gyuto, 180mm - $300 $250

• Sharpened by Naohito Myojin
• Condition: Brand new, in box
• Steel: SG2 (R2), Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Cherry / Horn, 128mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 177 x 45mm
• Overall Length: 321mm
• Spine (base / mid): 2.7mm / 2.3mm
• Weight: 129g

13. Hatsukokoro Yoake Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto, 210mm - $200 SOLD

• Condition: Brand new, in box
• Steel: Aogami #1, Soft Iron Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Ebony / Horn, 138mm (look at that ferrule!)
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 219 x 54mm
• Overall Length: 375mm
• Spine (base / mid): 7.4mm / 2.1mm
• Weight: 244g

14. Nakagawa Ginsan Wide-Bevel Gyuto, 240mm - $350 $300 SOLD

• Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa, sharpened by Morihiro Hamono
• Condition: Brand new, in box
• Steel: Ginsan, Stainless Clad
• Handle: Wa (Octagonal), Teak / Horn, 139mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 231 x 50mm
• Overall Length: 383mm
• Spine (base / mid): 3.3mm / 2.5mm
• Weight: 202g

 

[Gavva]

That Nakagawa ginsan GLWS!

 

[Corradobrit1]

Now thats how you compile a FS listing for multiple knives. TF FTW. GLWS

 

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Takada and Yoake sold. Takeda, Inazuma, and Yoshida SPF.

 

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Yoshi & Takeda sold!

 

[Up_dog128]

Gorgeous handle on that Yoake. And well organized wts post, indeed.
Fwiw, i believe the handles on your Myojin #12 & Nakagawa #14 are teak, not wenge.

 

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Gorgeous handle on that Yoake. And well organized wts post, indeed.
Fwiw, i believe the handles on your Myojin #12 & Nakagawa #14 are teak, not wenge.

Nice catch, thanks! But not quite. As you can tell from the photos, neither are wenge, but I went back to check my notes. The Nakagawa is indeed teak, but the Myojin is actually cherry. Both with horn ferrules. Listing updated accordingly.

 

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Friday bump with some nice price drops. Feel free to bundle with one of these nice Tanaka knives for a bit more of a discount.

 

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Adding one more to the list:

15. Takeshi Saji Karin SG2 Gyuto, 210mm - $250

• Condition: Light use, never sharpened
• Steel: SG2 (R2), Stainless Clad
• Handle: Oval, Quince "integral"-style, 125mm
• Edge Length x Heel Height: 210 x 48mm
• Overall Length: 351mm
• Spine (base / mid): 1.9mm / 2.1mm
• Weight: 198g

 

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Kurosaki, Tsubaya, and Nakagawa all sold!