u/Green-Eggplant-5570

Circumstances are pushing me to part with this piece. Purchased direct from TF with back and forth on customization in 2014 for ~360 adjusted. Asking $395 to start OBO including shipping within US - possible additional shipping for outside US. PP G&S.

Has been lightly sharpened 6-7 times on Suehiro 1500, Gesshin 2000, Naniwa 4000 + 8000. 1mm height difference max after correcting a slight grind issue in 2.5" near the heel on the belly.

Shaves at 4k, 8k extra for polish.

Blade height 75mm, length 241.3mm.

Uniquely longer magnolia + blond buffalo handle 6.25"

Balance point is just forward of pinch grip and can be adjusted with new handle.

Saya has some blemishes and a pilot hole for a saya pin but never included a pin.

Like new, spent most of last 10+ years in a box.

Never sharpened = honed + Stropped with 1k grit diamond paste balsa. Will want touching up for finished edge from next user.

Spot on ferrule at pinch grip where inside of pointer finger rests

One natural knot/blemish on handle = natural character of wood.

Dot ~.5mm on one side needs buffing out.

Further detail upon request.

Purchased @JKI, asking $260 including shipping. Paypal G&S or Zelle.

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240mm HD2 with Ebony/khii handle + custom saya, purchased from CKTG 8 years ago for 379 + 40 for saya.

Seen some use in pro kitchens and at home. Well-maintained and cared for. Couple very tiny dots. Has not been finish-sharpened after a few uses. Edge will take a tune-up for splitting hairs but great condition.

Asking 365. Venmo/paypal/zelle ok.

240mm B2 Tanaka, custom ebony handle and cherry Saya. (The saya really fits the lines and geometry of the knife. A lot of features on the blade line up with the markings and shapes of the knife, including grind. )

Lightly sharpened, carefully maintained.

The ebony handle balances the weight nicely for a smooth pinch grip.

Sturdy body with significant distal taper in the last 2" for a refined nimble tip.

Has some minor cosmetic scratches from the one time I loaned it to another cook at work and the first thing he did was whip out his honing rod and give it a few whacks before I could snatch it back.

Loves a 4-5k edge, holds the edge nicely.

Otherwise excellent condition. Have not been able to touch up the edge but still shaves hair despite that.

Bought from CKTG in 2018 for $~405.

Asking $390.

Paypal, Zelle, Venmo OK.

First time listing. I've studied and read rules but happy to correct any errors or supply further pictures and detail.