WTS / WTT Two uncommon 240 damascus gyutos - Convex Kyuzo B1D & Sakai Kikumori Minamo

[pitted_soul]

Ok, I have two absolutely amazing cutters for sale that are easy to use as well. I am splitting these up. The Minamo maker has retired and convex damascus Kyuzo x Tanaka probably won't be seen too often again.

1st is a Hitohira Tanaka x Kyuzo, convex grind, mirror finished core, damascus, Aogami 1 core with a triple spacer burl and double horn handle. 231 x 50, 188g. $750 > $725.

2nd is a Sakai Kikumori Minamo ATS-34 core and stainless damascus. If you like stainless damascus, this is an absolute stunner that doesn't translate through pictures. 231 x 50, 193 g, ebony and horn handle. $700 > $675

I got the Minamo nicely dialed in and it was a much better cutter than anticipated.

$1450 > $1400 for the pair. $750 >$725 for the TxK and $700 > $675 for the Minamo. CONUS shipping included. Int'l, we'll figure shipping out but $25 towards it incuded.

I would prefer to sell, but if we're trading, the usual Westerns.

 

[calibrated_octopus]

Stunners! GLWS!

 

[s2one1]

Sure the tanaka is stainless clad

 

[pitted_soul]

Sure the tanaka is stainless clad

I was told it was and it looks stainless in person.

 

[s2one1]

I was told it was and it looks stainless in person.

Okay just havent ever seen it before

 

[pitted_soul]

I was interested and cautiously optimistic. There aren't many floating around.

 

[s2one1]

I was interested and cautiously optimistic. There aren't many floating around.

Will you split

 

[s2one1]

Or trade

 

[pitted_soul]

Holding off on a split for now. I could be interested in a trade. DM me any offers.

 

[Dave]

The idea of a stainless clad dammy Tanaka B1 is making me feel... things.

 

[s2one1]

The idea of a stainless clad dammy Tanaka B1 is making me feel... things.

Thats insane combi

 

[s2one1]

Holding off on a split for now. I could be interested in a trade. DM me any offers.

Pb

 

[patek5146]

If you decide to split i might have interest in the Minamo

 

[pitted_soul]

Ok, Bumping this and splitting them up.

Since that Kyuzo is so rare $800 for it and $700 for the Minamo. BTW the Minamo is not being made anymore. Maker is retired according to a knife shop owner but still wouldn't give me the damn name.

 

[s2one1]

Ok, Bumping this and splitting them up.

Since that Kyuzo is so rare $800 for it and $700 for the Minamo. BTW the Minamo is not being made anymore. Maker is retired according to a knife shop owner but still wouldn't give me the damn name.

Pb

 

[pitted_soul]

Alright, updated, not stainless but still mirror finished and no shinogi and forged by Tanaka and Kyuzo ground and B1 core clad in damascus

 

[tim huang]

mine one is with shinogi, the non shinogi one would be even more rare.

 

[pitted_soul]

mine one is with shinogi, the non shinogi one would be even more rare.
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Thanks! I knew it was a rare one and I got some details conflated. They're pretty awesome huh?

 

[pitted_soul]

The idea of a stainless clad dammy Tanaka B1 is making me feel... things.

There is one for sale out there right now on a reputable website. Isn't a Kyuzo, but just as good.

 

[PFS]

PM sent

 

[pitted_soul]

Kyuzo SPF. Minamo left.

 

[pitted_soul]

Kyuzo back up. Deal fell apart, I guess. Come shoot your shot. WTT.

 

[s2one1]

What will you trade tanaka for

 

[pitted_soul]

Bump and price drop.

 

[tri.ngm]

Really cool knives and seller.
Buy with confidence!

 

[pitted_soul]

IMO the minamo is a better cutter than my Tanaka SG2 damascus gyuto, but I have a handle I made on the SG2 one and it cuts well enough. The minamo is in near pristine condition. Its got a premium Ebony and horn handle that goes on their upper lines, almost identical to my TnH.

Daddy needs a grinder, so my most sellable stuff is going first before I tip it or something stupid-er.

 

[pitted_soul]

Bump