SOLD Takada No Hamono Suiboku Ginsan, Tanaka x Kyuzo, Konosuke Tetsujin, Migoto B1 Suminagashi, Migoto W1 Kasumi

[dehory]

Unofficial sequel to @Ok__mode_6953's Sakai Bangers post...

Knife	Trade Value / Sale Price	Specs
Migoto/Nakagawa x Kawakita W1 Kasumi 270	$340 / $375 $450 / $495 SOLD	262x54 / 296g
Migoto/Nakagawa x Kawakita B1 Suminagashi 255	$550 / $600 $590 / $650 SOLD	243x55 / 234g
Konosuke Tetsujin B2 240	$425 / $475 SOLD	233x50 / 185g
Hitohira/Tanaka x Kyuzo B1 KU 165 Petty	$280 / $320 SOLD	158x40 / 95g
Takada No Hamono Suiboku G3 270 Sujihiki	$590 / $650 SOLD	257x37 / 153g

Sale price includes PP G&S fees.

For buyers interested in fee-free payment methods, I’ll offer the knives at the discounted trade value shown above.

Either way, fully insured/tracked CONUS shipping is included. I’ve shipped internationally and can cover the first $15 for international buyers; PM and we can discuss.

Mainly looking to sell, but would be very interested in trading for knives listed in the spoiler below (fairly specific as I'm looking to narrow down my collection):

Spoiler

• Gesshin Heiji semi-stainless 210 suji (only the JKI version, not direct from Heiji)
• A nice stainless/semi-stainless/low reactivity 160-180 yo petty/short suji/baby gyuto. I'd love to find a Konosuke SKD 180 petty or something by Shi.Han/Tsourkan/Dalman/HSC/etc
• Migoto ginsan 240 gyuto
• Kagekiyo B1 270 k-tip gyuto w/ urushi handle
• Spåre bread sword
• Xerxes UF 210-270

Migoto/Nakagawa x Kawakita W1 Kasumi 270 Gyuto

Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Kawakita Hamono
Steel: White 1/Iron clad
Edge Length: 262mm
Heel Height: 54.5mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 3.25mm / 3.15mm / 2.68mm / 0.65mm
Weight: 296g
Handle: Ebony, imitation ivory, triple nickel/ginmaki spacer octagonal (see other handle options below)
Purchased from Cliffkol: SOLD - Migoto White1, gyuto 270mm, Nakagawa, minimal usage
More info: Migoto White 1 Gyuto 270mm

Lightly used – a few patina spots and there's wear to the handle as shown in photos/video. Includes original packaging.

Pretty cool specs for a Sakai 270. The line is described as kasumi, but the finish is more migaki-like IMO.

Purchased from BST with a very under-sized custom handle. Upgraded to a heavier custom handle that places the balance point right at the Migoto kanji (spot-on IMO). If you prefer a more minimalist handle (and more forward balance), I have two like-new handles that I could offer for a nominal sum (say, $30 each): an ebony/black horn (reduces weight by ~10g) and a rosewood/black horn (reduces weight by ~30g). See photos here.

See khashy's meticulous review of the 240 here: Migoto White1 Nakagawa x Kawakita Gyuto Review



Migoto/Nakagawa x Kawakita B1 Suminagashi 255 Gyuto

Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Kawakita Hamono
Steel: Blue 1/Iron suminagashi clad kurouchi
Edge Length: 243mm
Heel Height: 55mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 3.59mm / 3.18mm / 2.63mm / 0.71mm
Weight: 234g
Handle: Ebony mono octagonal
Purchased from Scott: SOLD - Shihan (Ginrei) 240mm & Migoto Suminagashi Sakai 255mm
More info: Migoto Blue 1 Suminagashi Gyuto 255mm

Very, very lightly used. No patina. Original edge — never sharpened/stropped. Includes original packaging.

One of the more stunning J-knives I’ve seen: maximalist contrast between rustic, textured kurouchi and intricate, polished damascus. Note that the kurouchi looks slightly worn-in even when new – as Migoto states, it’s leftover forge scale rather than a uniform coating. See my photos/video and photos at Migoto.



Konosuke Tetsujin B2 240 Gyuto

Trade value: $425 / Sale value: $475

Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
Sharpener: Myojin Naohito
Steel: Blue 2 kasumi/Iron clad
Edge Length: 233mm
Heel Height: 50mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 3.06mm / 2.94mm / 2.06mm / 0.53mm
Weight: 185g
Handle: Khii ebony + oak octagonal
More info from CKTG and Tosho

Lightly used – a few patina spots as shown in photos/video. Original edge — never sharpened/stropped. Includes original packaging.

Yep, it’s got the sweet, sweet Kono stamp.



Hitohira/Tanaka x Kyuzo B1 KU 165 Petty

Trade value: $280 / Sale value: $320

Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sharpener: Tsuyoshi Yauchi
Steel: Blue 1/Iron clad
Edge Length: 158mm
Heel Height: 40.3mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 2.50mm / 2.45mm / 2.08mm / 0.66mm
Weight: 95g
Handle: Taihei Yakusugi cedar + horn
More info: Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Kurouchi Petty 165mm Yakusugi Cedar Handle | HITOHIRA

Lightly used – slight patina and light wear to handle as shown in photos/video. Original edge — never sharpened/stropped. Includes original packaging.



Takada No Hamono Suiboku Ginsan 270 Sujihiki

Trade value: $590 / Sale value: $650

Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Mitsuaki Takada
Steel: Ginsan/Stainless clad
Edge Length: 257mm
Heel Height: 37mm
Thickness of spine at handle / heel / midpoint / 1cm from tip: 2.89mm / 2.54mm / 1.87mm / 0.58mm
Weight: 153g
Handle: Rosewood + pakkawood octagonal
More info: Takada no Hamono Silver #3 Suiboku Sujihiki 270mm Rosewood Handle | HITOHIRA

LNIB. Original edge — never sharpened/stropped. Includes original packaging.

The ginsan suiboku finish is hard to capture by photograph. See this post for more photos.

 

[OkayMode]

Sakai Bangers 2: This time it’s personal

Top seller with top knives!

 

[dehory]

Messed up on pricing for the petty. Adjusted.

 

[cdaid]

Message sent on petty

 

[ashy2classy]

That Migoto blue 1 sumi!!!

 

[NickMinton]

Woof

 

[itzjustchris1]

Suji ginsan

 

[tomfol]

pm sent on takada suji

 

[dehory]

TxK petty and Tetsujin are on their way to their new homes. Suiboku suji is SPF for a second time.

Migotos are currently both still available. I'd consider a bundle offer if someone wants to take both.

 

[pitted_soul]

I'm trying to raise some funds for the Sumi

 

[dehory]

I've had a few enquiries about bundle pricing.

Despite my best efforts to reduce knife numbers, I just had another one arrive today so I'll knock $150 off and let both Migotos go for $995 / $890 (if fee-free).

I won't be discounting the Suminagashi by itself as there's been a fair amount of interest for it.

 

[dehory]

Takada suji has been sold and is in the mail... Only the two Migotos left.

I've dropped the price of the W1 270, and will continue to offer the Migoto bundle for $890.

 

[dehory]

Bump for the Migotos.

 

[dehory]

I’ll join in with all of this morning’s bumps.

 

[dehory]

Bump

 

[NickMinton]

Wow man, Migoto 255 and 270 for $850 combo? Surprised this hasn’t disappeared

 

[dehory]

Let's try some price drops for this weekend only.

After this weekend (11/4-11/5), I'm going to be too busy/away from my knife pile so I'll need to withdraw the listing until after Christmas. Prices will go back up to my original sale price when I relist.

 

[OkayMode]

I don’t understand why the Migoto’s haven’t gone yet - fair prices, insane knives (normally sold instantly), from a very reputable seller!

 

[dehory]

Only the 255 Suminagashi remains... A few people circling, but not quite SPF yet.

The knife that I thought would be first to sell is actually the last!

EDIT: Phew, all sold. Thanks KKF!