Asking $275 delivered CONUS
I posted then pulled this last summer but now with some knives on the way I’ve decided it’s languished long enough on my rack as the SEK exchange rate isn’t improving. Pics from the original post are still valid as it’s just sat on my rack since then. But I’ve added a fresh video below with today’s CNN front page for date verification.
Here’s the previous thread. Text copied below for your convenience, but please see the prior thread for photos.
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Asking $310 delivered, CONUS preferred.
TLDR: here’s the details from Patrik Carlvik:
Ground from mono 1.2419 tool steel. 63-64 hrc.
A blended s-grind grind, nail flexing at the edge.
Swedish masur birch handle. 218 mm from the heel to tip of blade.
350 mm oal, 50 mm height at heel, 2.2 mm spine. Weights in at ~150g.
S-grind K-tip gyuto 218x50
I paid $405 delivered back in Feb, but looks like the SEK has taken a dive vs the dollar since then so I’ve adjusted my price accordingly. Sucks for me, pretty amazing deal on a Swedish s-grind for a lucky buyer.
Note the blade is slightly out of line with the handle (angles to the left a bit), maybe .25” tip to machi. Patrick offered to send me another handle, but honestly at this price point it didn’t bother me enough to cut into what must be a razor thin profit margin for him and OMG just look at that birch burl handle anyway; this is also reflected in the price.
OOTB the edge wasn’t great so I gave it a few strokes on an SG4000. It’s been used a couple times but now I have several customs on the way and need to make room. There wasn’t really any patina, but I gave it a light flitz anyway before taking photos. There’s still a few spots you can see in the video but those’ll disappear as soon as you get some patina going.
The handle doesn’t appear to be stabilized and you can feel a couple slight rough spots from the various burl inclusions. A quick rub with some 400 grit sandpaper will smooth it out if you’re perfectionist; if desired I can give it a rub with some board butter before shipping.
ETA: The handle is mounted with hot melt glue so would be a cinch to rehandle if you really wanted to. Honestly I never noticed the slight skew until the second use when I was drying it off and taking a close look to admire the knife (don't judge me - you know you do it too!).
I posted then pulled this last summer but now with some knives on the way I’ve decided it’s languished long enough on my rack as the SEK exchange rate isn’t improving. Pics from the original post are still valid as it’s just sat on my rack since then. But I’ve added a fresh video below with today’s CNN front page for date verification.
Here’s the previous thread. Text copied below for your convenience, but please see the prior thread for photos.
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TLDR: here’s the details from Patrik Carlvik:
Ground from mono 1.2419 tool steel. 63-64 hrc.
A blended s-grind grind, nail flexing at the edge.
Swedish masur birch handle. 218 mm from the heel to tip of blade.
350 mm oal, 50 mm height at heel, 2.2 mm spine. Weights in at ~150g.
S-grind K-tip gyuto 218x50
I paid $405 delivered back in Feb, but looks like the SEK has taken a dive vs the dollar since then so I’ve adjusted my price accordingly. Sucks for me, pretty amazing deal on a Swedish s-grind for a lucky buyer.
Note the blade is slightly out of line with the handle (angles to the left a bit), maybe .25” tip to machi. Patrick offered to send me another handle, but honestly at this price point it didn’t bother me enough to cut into what must be a razor thin profit margin for him and OMG just look at that birch burl handle anyway; this is also reflected in the price.
OOTB the edge wasn’t great so I gave it a few strokes on an SG4000. It’s been used a couple times but now I have several customs on the way and need to make room. There wasn’t really any patina, but I gave it a light flitz anyway before taking photos. There’s still a few spots you can see in the video but those’ll disappear as soon as you get some patina going.
The handle doesn’t appear to be stabilized and you can feel a couple slight rough spots from the various burl inclusions. A quick rub with some 400 grit sandpaper will smooth it out if you’re perfectionist; if desired I can give it a rub with some board butter before shipping.
ETA: The handle is mounted with hot melt glue so would be a cinch to rehandle if you really wanted to. Honestly I never noticed the slight skew until the second use when I was drying it off and taking a close look to admire the knife (don't judge me - you know you do it too!).
