Hey folks, selling a one-of-a-kind TF Denka here. This is one I have had for a while and was planning to use, but haven't gotten around to it and thus it is still new, unused. There is a long story behind this one, and I'm going to both copy/paste and link to some of the backstory. This intro will be for those who want the summary version.
It was purchased in Japan from TF's shop under supervision from the man himself. The kiri box was custom made and signed by TF himself. The knife is old stock and falls way more onto the collector side of things rather than the beater or everyday user side of things IMO. Photos are quick nice and I can't take credit - Luke gets that. I'm going to add some of my own less-quality ones as well.
Asking $1,500 CONUS, $1,550 Int'l. That is less than I paid for it to acquire it myself FWIW.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Stag Denka Gyuto
Length: 242mm
Height: 53.2mm
Thickness: 3mm
Weight: 329g
Steel: Aogami Super / Stainless Clad
Handle: Stag Antler
Write up from Luke, aka Owlwoodworks, who owned it previously, and did this writeup (and more) at the hyperlink here.
"I purchased this Teruyasu Fujiwara Stag Handled Denka from a good friend in Japan I'm willing to bet all of you know, Mark. He received it directly from the man himself. It had been in his display case for over a decade and he managed to talk him into parting with it. Mark then had museum grade kiri boxes made by a traditional Japanese craftsman using Japanese Paulownia. He then returned with the whole set to have the kiri box signed by Teruyasu Fujiwara who was apparently a touch nervous about his calligraphy penmanship.
There is something about understanding the story of this being a denka which is his quintessential piece, stashed away in a display case never to be sold, then fitted into a proper kiri box and signed by the legend himself. When I heard all that I knew I had to have it in my collection. However I was and still am surprised that this changed so muchwhen I received it. Reading about it is one thing but as soon as I got it in hand it wasn't just a story and photos anymore. It was real and in my hand and it is honestly too special for me. This knife should not be hanging on my humble knife rack. I realize I have some amazing pieces that cost double what this knife costs, by they are nowhere near as precious as this. This knife belongs in a museum, in a collectors cabinet or on the wall as art. And I am none of those people.
As such, I am beyond flattered and honoured to have this knife in my collection right now, but you can expect it to be up on BST in the coming days. It's too special for a blue collared simpleton like me. By the time it got to me here in Canada I had paid approximately $1,500 and I of course intend to sell it for the same or trade for a regular 240 Denka (that will suit me a bit better). It's beautifully proportioned at 242/53/3 and while I don't have experience with a ton of denka's, of the two or three I have owned, it's clear he put a little extra effort into the grind on this one. Not a lot more effort! but definitely better than the rest I've seen
Oh and in case you're wondering which knife was hilariously over hyped... *coughcough* Jiro *cough*"
It was purchased in Japan from TF's shop under supervision from the man himself. The kiri box was custom made and signed by TF himself. The knife is old stock and falls way more onto the collector side of things rather than the beater or everyday user side of things IMO. Photos are quick nice and I can't take credit - Luke gets that. I'm going to add some of my own less-quality ones as well.
Asking $1,500 CONUS, $1,550 Int'l. That is less than I paid for it to acquire it myself FWIW.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Stag Denka Gyuto
Length: 242mm
Height: 53.2mm
Thickness: 3mm
Weight: 329g
Steel: Aogami Super / Stainless Clad
Handle: Stag Antler
Write up from Luke, aka Owlwoodworks, who owned it previously, and did this writeup (and more) at the hyperlink here.
"I purchased this Teruyasu Fujiwara Stag Handled Denka from a good friend in Japan I'm willing to bet all of you know, Mark. He received it directly from the man himself. It had been in his display case for over a decade and he managed to talk him into parting with it. Mark then had museum grade kiri boxes made by a traditional Japanese craftsman using Japanese Paulownia. He then returned with the whole set to have the kiri box signed by Teruyasu Fujiwara who was apparently a touch nervous about his calligraphy penmanship.
There is something about understanding the story of this being a denka which is his quintessential piece, stashed away in a display case never to be sold, then fitted into a proper kiri box and signed by the legend himself. When I heard all that I knew I had to have it in my collection. However I was and still am surprised that this changed so muchwhen I received it. Reading about it is one thing but as soon as I got it in hand it wasn't just a story and photos anymore. It was real and in my hand and it is honestly too special for me. This knife should not be hanging on my humble knife rack. I realize I have some amazing pieces that cost double what this knife costs, by they are nowhere near as precious as this. This knife belongs in a museum, in a collectors cabinet or on the wall as art. And I am none of those people.
As such, I am beyond flattered and honoured to have this knife in my collection right now, but you can expect it to be up on BST in the coming days. It's too special for a blue collared simpleton like me. By the time it got to me here in Canada I had paid approximately $1,500 and I of course intend to sell it for the same or trade for a regular 240 Denka (that will suit me a bit better). It's beautifully proportioned at 242/53/3 and while I don't have experience with a ton of denka's, of the two or three I have owned, it's clear he put a little extra effort into the grind on this one. Not a lot more effort! but definitely better than the rest I've seen
Oh and in case you're wondering which knife was hilariously over hyped... *coughcough* Jiro *cough*"
