Withdrawn /WTT Konosuke, Matsubara, Y. Tanaka - PRICE DROP

[ModRQC]

Here are some knives that I don’t really want to keep – when I’m honest with myself and not finding pretexts to keep them. So opening this up for trades as well and see what comes out.

Price drop/Shipping included


Konosuke HD2 – 199/49 122g Balance +15

310$ CAD / 250$ USD

From BST, sharpened a couple times on fine stones only, some scratches from use and near the edge bevels. Not into lasers and a bit on the light side for my tastes too.

Matsubara Nashiji – 230/53 Ginsan 163g Balance +30

330$ CAD / 270$ USD

This one has seen a lot of use, but only two sharpenings, and one big thinning session transforming it into the laser it had the potential to become. Since refinish isn’t perfect, I removed 100$ from the price I paid even though my work is great added value. This knife redefines the laser territory: you get a rounded spine almost 4mm thick out of handle and 3mm at heel in a tall knife – those characteristics you’re not likely to see in typical lasers. Or a lot of Ginsan knives for that matter. I’m just not into lasers all that much, even those that good, and need some fresh air. Time to say goodbye to this baby. Lefties should look elsewhere.

Y.Tanaka/Takada No Hamono Reika – 197/46 White #2 151g Balance +5 –

360$ CAD / 290$ USD

Recently cleaned of its patina, slight tip chip it came with repaired, sharpened once on fine stones only.

Thanks!

 

[Jason183]

Kono HD2 is the best Laser I have tried so far, not too thin/fragile with good food release, and very easy to sharpen liked white steel and better edge holding than white.

 

[ModRQC]

It's a very nice knife indeed.

 

[mcwcdn]

I just wanted to say ModRQC is a great person to deal with!

 

[ModRQC]

And you as well. Thanks!

 

[ModRQC]

Healthy bump.

Come on guys, I can't believe none of these has gone yet. Prices are good, knives are awesome.

 

[ModRQC]

Price drop and shipping included. Have at it!

 

[jchow]

As a fellow Canadian, prices are TEMPTING!

 

[ModRQC]

Sure sure throw your money in the basket to wash away your sin. Here, I have one ready for you - and if you throw enough I’ll send you a knife.

 

[ModRQC]

Withdrawing this for now.

I just took measurements behind the edge of my recent works tonight. It allowed me to mess around some with the Matsubara which I hadn't used much since one month after thinning - a couple months ago now. No way I'm seeing this go for the actual price - not now.

Then my 1st sharpening of the Takada just made it awesome - there's little short knives out there that would cut so well, and be a perfect blend of thicker convexity and laser.

Then the Kono is the lazy me that's not so thrilled anymore with maintaining the iron clad W#2 above, and the Kono at least gives me part of its satisfaction while requiring little care.

So all three back into the rotation. Well, the Takada already is for the last week - mine edge is better than original might I say, and it puts the knife to a whole other level still. Another prep tonight alongside the Matsubara and I can't let it go just now.

Next BST will see either the Kono or Takada back for sale, and for good this time around with an even more ridiculous price. Not sure the Mats ever will.

Sorry, be well all!

 

[madmotts]

That’s a good thing. that Matsubara was soo tempting.