SOLD Rader Integral Gyuto

[mc2442]

I love this knife, love using it but I don't grab for it often. I have been evaluating what knives I use and which I take more of a pride of ownership vs. use. Anyway, this has seen light use, touched up the edge but no real sharpening. And you have to love the gorgeous handles and overall craftmanship. It is hard to capture the subtle patten on the blade.

This was from Michael: Blade is a laminate with 52100 core and high-carbon steel sides/bolster (a new experiment for me - you'll see a little surprise as it begins to patina.)

228x55mm, 224 grams "multi wood Koa handle" Let me know what I have left out.

Asking $1500

 

[mc2442]

I did not want to get too aggressive taking off the patina but can do a couple more passes if you would like.

 

[pcs-abc]

This one… ouch. GLWS!

 

[captaincaed]

The ‘pride of ownership vs. use’ is a hard thing to face - I’ve been there myself many times.

I’ll add that I really like how my Rader performs, very similar size and profile. Solid midweight - cuts easily, releases fairly nicely, strikes a really nice balance between easy cutting and not feeling too dainty.

I don’t know how true this is, so take it with a grain of salt. I don’t think he’s doing the ladder style handle (much?) anymore/at the moment. Plus, that koa is a really nice example. They aren’t always that nice.

 

[WCV]

Woah. Too many purchases for me lately, but Raders are always special. GLWS.

 

[mc2442]

SPF

 

[deltaplex]

This one is bonkers! Someone's going to be reeeeeaaaallllllllyyyy happy

 

[mc2442]

Captain, completely agree with your comments. Love this knife but decided to move on. I think $300-600 is probably my wheelhouse....with outliers of course.

 

[mc2442]

Sold

 

[thebradleycrew]

Sad to miss this! Would love it if the buyer decides they don’t want it

 

[captaincaed]

Captain, completely agree with your comments. Love this knife but decided to move on. I think $300-600 is probably my wheelhouse....with outliers of course.

With a couple exceptions, same here. Honestly $250-400 for me.
There’s a couple higher end makers I’ve met and connected with whose work I’ll always hang onto though.

 

[tylerleach]

Mannnnnnnn I would love to own this. Congrats to the buyer!