Picked this up recently direct from Mr. Prull. I had been looking to replace my smaller Shihan AEB-L gyuto but ended up finding that this one is a bit too big to fill that niche in my lineup. Wouldn't mind keeping it but I don't need two Shihans...
230x54.5, 245g, spine is approximately 4.2/4.2/3.0/0.8 (as measured by somewhat glitchy digital calipers). I asked Shehan to go a little thinner than usual at the tip but otherwise let him cook. Has subtle and very fine and detailed banding throughout - not currently etched but would be pretty stunning if someone put in the effort to make it pop. Has been used for maybe 8 meal preps, never sharpened, and has a few spots of patina starting to form.
Trade value is $620, which is what I paid. I am looking only for trades from the following list at this time. Preference for either 180-195 or 225-255 length gyutos.
I also have a few other options for potential 2-for-1 swaps (HVB, BBxDalman, Newham) if you're interested.
Thanks KKF!
230x54.5, 245g, spine is approximately 4.2/4.2/3.0/0.8 (as measured by somewhat glitchy digital calipers). I asked Shehan to go a little thinner than usual at the tip but otherwise let him cook. Has subtle and very fine and detailed banding throughout - not currently etched but would be pretty stunning if someone put in the effort to make it pop. Has been used for maybe 8 meal preps, never sharpened, and has a few spots of patina starting to form.
Trade value is $620, which is what I paid. I am looking only for trades from the following list at this time. Preference for either 180-195 or 225-255 length gyutos.
- Bidinger*
- Milan*
- Xerxes*
- Kamon*
- Antzenberger
- Tsourkan WH
- Kippington
- Hopwood
- Northside
- Lucid
- Comet
- Suntravel
- Radiona Breg
- Dalman
- Blank Blades
- LaSeur
- Will consider other western makers only if it's in wrought clad ApexUltra
I also have a few other options for potential 2-for-1 swaps (HVB, BBxDalman, Newham) if you're interested.
Thanks KKF!
