SOLD Yoshikazu Tanaka Blue 1 Damascus 240mm custom handle

[ReiHamono]

Yoshikazu Tanaka
Blue 1 Damascus
240mmx55mmx5.5mm
250g
Custom handle; white horn, nickel, Australian Bimble box burl
Slight convex grind

Brand new unused/unworked, has an exception tapper, balance is above the heel, has a very tight shape, shinogi looks very straight.

I was very tempted to put this one on the stones, but I just have too many knives I’m working on right now, so I must sell this one untouched.

The bonus is that it comes with a custom handle, and I’m amazed how well it compliments the blade.

I want to add that the handle will remove easily simply by heating as it’s attached with hot glue.

Price includes PayPal fees, shipping, insurance, tracking, and signature

$650

 

[jedy617]

Glws, would love to see how this would be polished by you, but definitely much more affordable stock

 

[Luminaire]

man this is nice, whats the weight on it?
GL

 

[tostadas]

Is this a Hado, or a different iteration?

 

[A.Malcolm.ations]

5.5 out of the handle? Mercy me

 

[OkayMode]

Is this a Hado, or a different iteration?

It’s the monster truck edition

 

[ReiHamono]

Is this a Hado, or a different iteration?

It’s essentially a custom “Hado”, but not from Hado

 

[ReiHamono]

Is this a Hado, or a different iteration?

250g with the handle

 

[ReiHamono]

Glws, would love to see how this would be polished by you, but definitely much more affordable stock

I know I apologize for not finishing some of these knives myself, but I’m overwhelmed with knives at the moment and have a lot more coming in.

 

[ReiHamono]

man this is nice, whats the weight on it?
GL

250g

 

[ashy2classy]

So the edge is a full 240?

 

[ReiHamono]

So the edge is a full 240?

Blade edge is 230mm+

 

[hukdizzle]

Is the tip slightly bent or is that just a picture issue?

 

[ReiHamono]

I’ll retake the picture

Is the tip slightly bent or is that just a picture issue?

 

[ReiHamono]

Is the tip slightly bent or is that just a picture issue?

 

[Logan A.]

You not giving this knife an irresistible polish before sale seems like sacrilege. You okay Eric?

 

[ReiHamono]

You not giving this knife an irresistible polish before sale seems like sacrilege. You okay Eric?

It’s really tempting because I had the sharpener set this one up really good to be finished on stones.

All of the edge work is how I like it

 

[jedy617]

By the way who is the sharpener? Maruyama?

 

[ReiHamono]

By the way who is the sharpener? Maruyama?

I’m not sure, it was from Strata Portland

 

[NickMinton]

Is this a Hado, or a different iteration?

Literally came to say this…

My only disagreement with Hado is that they aren’t heavier and workhorse profiles…therefore they occupy the spot of Japanese thin grind knives that I love for different reasons

Now here you are, flaunting your workhorse Y.Tanaka workhorse, the best of all worlds …

How dare you….

I don’t need this knife, I don’t need this knife..

 

[Gavva]

Very tempting to buy this and have you polish it. GLWS!

 

[Donobag]

This is stupid pretty. Is it just the shape throwing me off or is this tall?

 

[NickMinton]

This is stupid pretty. Is it just the shape throwing me off or is this tall?

It’s taller than most iterations of Y.Tanaka except for Tanaka x Kyuzo (extra height) and the Hado Damascus 240 Gyuto

 

[Rodin326]

It’s taller than most iterations of Y.Tanaka except for Tanaka x Kyuzo (extra height) and the Hado Damascus 240 Gyuto

It looks almost exactly like my Hado. Beautiful knife. GLWS.

 

[ReiHamono]

Have a great weekend

 

[ReiHamono]

This knife is SOLD!!!!

Thank you for all of your help and support

Don’t forget I have this knife for sale

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/radiona-breg-gyuto-255mmx66mm-wrought-apex-ultra.67620/
I have a special Adamas project coming in a few weeks and a few Fellipi special projects we’ve been working on coming in a few months.

Thank you