Withdrawn TF Denka 240 Wa Gyuto (245x54)

[konsuke]

Original owner, I asked TF to make it flat with the handle.

Used maybe 20 times - only small veggies sessions (home cook). Never sharpened nor done any customization - original patina. I was considering thinning, but am too unexperienced and don't want to ruin it if I can sell it. If wanted, I can remove the patina with simichrome. Reasons for selling:

1. too heavy for me
2. wedges, needs thinning
3. belly is not as flat as I was expecting

264.3 gram
245 mm edge length
54 mm height at heel
3 mm spine at handle - not much distal taper imo
Ebony wood handle with buffalo horn ferule, not a great job by TF (see pics) - probably also one reason why it's on the heavier side

500 € incl. sipping within EU, with original packaging
think that is as low as I can go without crying

 

[konsuke]

Price updated to 500 €

 

[konsuke]

Seems not much interest. Will keep it open for a few hours more, otherwise try to customize.

 

[MJ86]

I have been trying to sell a Tanaka here since July, so far no interested parties. Great interest in Japanese knives seems to be limited to a few blacksmiths.

 

[flow_the_pro]

Really quick prize drop and awesome prize now! Maybe give it 24 hours, I’m sure it will sell fast!
GLWS

 

[konsuke]

I have been trying to sell a Tanaka here since July, so far no interested parties. Great interest in Japanese knives seems to be limited to a few blacksmiths.

Yup, and I feel it's also much harder to sell in the EU.

 

[Logan A.]

I have been trying to sell a Tanaka here since July, so far no interested parties. Great interest in Japanese knives seems to be limited to a few blacksmiths.

BST has periods where it slows down. It’s been at a snails pace for a few months. It’ll speed back up in tax return season hahaha

 

[Logan A.]

Back on topic- GLWS! Love the handle choice. I’m a sucker for an overall dark aesthetic.

 

[konsuke]

Back on topic- GLWS! Love the handle choice. I’m a sucker for an overall dark aesthetic.

Thanks. Although actually, I wanted the blonde ferule, like it looks in the option's pictures, but I bothered them so much, sending lots of emails before the final order - which was very slow, but they always responded - that I didn't have the stomach to nitpick.