Withdrawn Shihan gyuto

[labor of love]

Yes, I’ve only had this knife for less than 7 days and I’m thinking about parting with it.
It is a custom profile that offers plenty of flat spot but still enough up sweep close to the tip for moderate rocking whenever necessary.
Blade should measure out 248mm x 55(maybe 56mm) at 231 grams.
The reason im letting it go is because I feel the grind would make more sense for a right handed person and I’m a lefty.
Paid $568 (shipping included)
Asking $520 shipping included.
Thanks

 

[labor of love]

My phone is archaic, hopefully these pics capture what I’m talking about with regards to right handed knife.

 

[labor of love]

Bnib photos

 

[labor of love]

Here’s the knife in its present state after being used at work for a couple of days. I can clean patina off if a buyer would like. Sharpened once.
Thanks.

 

[dsk]

That's a no from me dog, as a lefty. Hope a normal hander enjoys it.

 

[labor of love]

also includes cork lined edge guard and knife bag(in the background of the bnib pics)

 

[Edson Che]

How hard had you been sharping it on stone to fit your left hand use ? Or just some touch up ?

Thx

 

[ian]

Given that it's a week old, one imagines that the grind is unchanged...

I was ogling this in the other thread earlier, trying to get myself psyched up to request a custom with a similar profile. However, now that it's an option rather than a fantasy, I remember I have no money.

What a lovely knife, GLWS.

 

[slickmamba]

Aww man that grind is sexy. I assume the food release is great(for righties)

 

[ashy2classy]

Looks awesome. I love that profile. GLWS!!!

 

[labor of love]

How hard had you been sharping it on stone to fit your left hand use ? Or just some touch up ?

Thx

I only sharpened the knife once, shouldn’t really impact the performance for a right handed user.

 

[labor of love]

Will probably let this one ride for another few days, then just send back to the maker.

 

[labor of love]

Trade offers wouldn’t hurt

 

[dwalker]

Trade offers wouldn’t hurt

Looking for anything in particular?

 

[labor of love]

A 270mm watanabe/Toyama, heiji Carbon 240-270mm, mizuno blue dx 1, these would all be great.
But I’m keeping an open mind and would like to hear offers for anything that’s carbon.

 

[labor of love]

Partial trade for an aizu would be great also.

 

[panda]

imagine ordering a custom and they give you opposite geometry of what you asked for, what an embarrassment.. this custom was based on the profile of my custom mario which has the most perfect profile. who ever this goes to should be really happy. i'm disappointed i dont get to give this a spin first. hehe

 

[ian]

Where's the balance point on this one?

 

[labor of love]

I’ll take a balance point pic shortly. Typical blade heavy jknife though.

 

[ian]

Don’t worry about the pic on my account. After a few drinks, I’ve been trying to convince myself that buying this is a good idea, despite not having any money, but sanity has returned. A confirmation that it was blade heavy is all I was looking for anyway.

 

[labor of love]

Well, here it is anyway.

 

[panda]

you need a better phone

 

[labor of love]

I’m upgrading to a phone that’s only 4 years old in about a week.

 

[panda]

*facepalm

 

[Barmoley]

Send the knife back, pretty major mistake. You shouldn't loose money because of it. That way maybe you can get a phone that is only 2 years old.

 

[panda]

lolz

 

[Midsummer]

Send the knife back, pretty major mistake. You shouldn't loose money because of it. That way maybe you can get a phone that is only 2 years old.

2+

 

[captaincaed]

Have you had a conversation with the maker?

 

[labor of love]

Have you had a conversation with the maker?

Oh yeah,
He and I are on the same page. I’ll ship the knife back to him wens if I don’t sell it first.

 

[ian]

4 yrs is the new 2 yrs when it comes to phones. I used to upgrade all the time but it’s not as necessary anymore.

Thanks for the pic. That’s an aggressive balance for sure!