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Putting this one up for sale, might regret this later but have to clear space for upcoming stuff. His classic grind, nothing wrong with the performance, just more into his KT grind. Clean kasumi finish, comes with a nice custom leather saya.

Byran Raquin Gyuto

• Specs: 230 x 56mm, 196g
• Steel: 145sc Core Steel, xc10 Cladding
• Condition: Used but well cared for. Touched up once on 3000 grit.
• Handle: Maple shield

Asking 1000 AUD OBO

Wise preferred. Will throw in 15 AUD towards international shipping.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading!

Repost with new photos. Open to trades as well.

Dylan Ambrosini Integral

• Specs: 232 x 57mm, 249g
• Steel: 125cr1 Wrought Iron Cladding, Water quenched
• Condition: A catch and release from Dylan's last drop, nice taper, feels good in hand. I wish the tip had less height to make it more like a gyuto profile rather than a santoku to suit my cutting preference. Original edge, no stropping and sharpening; used 3 times.
• Handle: Blackwood takedown w/ brass furniture

Asking 1020 AUD 950 AUD OBO

Wise preferred. Will throw in 15 AUD towards international shipping.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading!

Looking to sell two Western blades I'm not super attached to.

1. Merion Forge Wa

• Specs: 230 x 53mm, 188g
• Steel: Apex Ultra Wrought Iron Cladding
• Condition: Bought directly from Dom, used twice, original edge, never stropped. I just find myself exclusively reaching for my larger Merion.
• Handle: Stabilised Alder burl w/ stainless cap

Asking 740 AUD

2. Dylan Ambrosini Integral

• Specs: 232 x 57mm, 249g
• Steel: 125cr1 Wrought Iron Cladding, Water quenched
• Condition: A catch and release from Dylan's last drop, nice taper, feels good in hand. I wish the tip had less height to make it more like a gyuto profile rather than a santoku to suit my cutting preference. Original edge, no stropping and sharpening; used 3 times.
• Handle: Blackwood takedown w/ brass furniture

Asking 1020 AUD

Wise preferred. Will throw in 15 AUD towards international shipping.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading!

Letting go of this beautiful Migaki Kato. Performance wise, I think it’s in a league of its own when it comes to J-knives.

Kiyoshi Kato (Yoshiaki Fujiwara) 240mm Aogami #2 Gyuto (Migaki)

• Specs: 230 x 51mm, 197g
• Condition: Used. Full progression edge sharpening (400 grit up to Tomae Kiita); no thinning, original geometry preserved. Small heel microchip from use has been rounded out on stones (see photos).
• Handle: D-shape ho w/ buffalo horn

Asking 1800 AUD plus shipping. Wise preferred. Will throw in 15 AUD towards international shipping.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading!

Not much to say here: stunning finish and incredible craftsmanship. It feels almost too pretty to use, but since I don't keep drawer queens in my rack, I’m putting it up for trade.

Takada No Hamono Ginsan Suiboku 240mm (BNIB)

Specs:

• 230mm edge / 50mm height / 169g
• Spine: 2.91 - 2.2 - 0.65mm
• Handle: Taihei Tagayasan Slim WA 143mm

Mainly looking for:

• Takada No Hamono Reika or Hanabi gyuto in Blue 1 (>=240mm)
• Or Westerns (unlikely, but doesn't hurt to ask lol):
  • Yanick gyuto (prefer >230mm)
  • Xerxes user-friendly or workhorse western handle
  • Oel gyuto

For the Westerns mentioned above, happy to add cash to balance out any difference.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading as always :)

Only keeping one wide bevel in my collection, so letting go of this beautiful Kyuzo.

Selling as a bundle:

1. Hitohira Tanaka X Kyuzo SS Clad Blue 1 Gyuto 240mm (SOLD)
   • Specs: 230 x 51mm, 200g
   • Condition: Used for 4 meals, never stropped or sharpened. Came with minor hairline scratches near the tang when brand new.
   • Handle: Taihei Ebony
2. Naoki Mazaki White 2 Nakiri 190mm (SOLD)
   • Specs: 190mm x 53mm, 231g
   • Condition: Used for a couple of meals and sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000.
   • Handle: Upgraded Bog Oak with Buffalo Horn handle

Asking 1700 AUD plus shipping. Wise preferred. Haven't had any issues shipping to the US or internationally.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for reading!

Updated with the latest photo.

Tried my best to remove the patina using Jnat slurry.

1. Kagekiyo Blue 1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm w/Original Saya
   • Specs: 229 x 46mm, 171g
   • Condition: Used but well cared for. Sharpened twice through a progression of Naniwa Chosera 1000 and 3000.
   • Handle: Urushi Kuroro (the "Eclair") magnolia handle
   • Price: Paid AUD 985, asking AUD 780 plus shipping
2. Naoki Mazaki White 2 Nakiri 190mm
   • Specs: 190mm x 53mm, 231g
   • Condition: Used for a couple of meals and sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000.
   • Handle: Upgraded Bog Oak with Buffalo Horn handle
   • Price: Paid AUD 510, asking AUD 465 plus shipping

Shipping & Payment:

• For international buyers, I will pay the first AUD 15 towards shipping. Haven't had any issues shipping to the US or internationally.
• Wise preferred.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for reading!

Recouping funds for future purchase.

Up for grabs are:

1. Yoshikane SLD Kuro Damascus Gyuto 210mm
   • Specs: 217 x 49mm, 170g
   • Condition: BNIB
   • Handle: Burnt Chestnut
   • Price: Paid AUD 1050, asking AUD 1050 plus shipping
2. Kagekiyo Blue 1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm w/Original Saya
   • Specs: 229 x 46mm, 171g
   • Condition: Used but well cared for. Sharpened twice through a progression of Naniwa Chosera 1000 and 3000.
   • Handle: Urushi Kuroro (the "Eclair") magnolia handle
   • Price: Paid AUD 985, asking AUD 780 plus shipping
3. Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Gyuto 240mm
   • Specs: 243mm x 53mm, 175g
   • Condition: Used for just one meal. Sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000 and finished on an Aizu, as the OOTB sharpness was lacking.
   • Handle: Upgraded Japanese cherry handle
   • Price: Paid AUD 255, asking AUD 230 plus shipping
4. Naoki Mazaki White 2 Nakiri 190mm
   • Specs: 190mmx 53mm, 231g
   • Condition: Used for a couple of meals and sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000. Patina will be removed prior to shipping.
   • Handle: Upgraded Bog Oak with Buffalo Horn handle
   • Price: Paid AUD 510, asking AUD 465 plus shipping

Shipping & Payment:

• For international buyers, I will pay the first AUD 15 towards shipping. Haven't had any issues shipping to the US or internationally.
• Wise preferred.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for reading!

Time to consolidate as the collection is getting a bit too big...

Up for grabs today:

1. Yoshikane SLD Kuro Damascus Gyuto 210mm
   • Specs: 217 x 49mm, 170g
   • Condition: BNIB
   • Handle: Burnt Chestnut
   • Price: Asking AUD 1050 plus shipping
2. Kagekiyo Blue 1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm
   • Specs: 229 x 46mm, 171g
   • Condition: Used but well cared for. Sharpened twice through a progression of Naniwa Chosera 1000 and 3000.
   • Handle: Urushi Kuroro (the "Eclair") magnolia handle
   • Price: Asking AUD 800 plus shipping
3. Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Gyuto 240mm
   • Specs: 246mm x 53mm, 175g
   • Condition: Used for just one meal. Sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000 and finished on an Aizu, as the OOTB sharpness was lacking.
   • Handle: Upgraded Japanese cherry handle
   • Price: Asking AUD 240 plus shipping

Shipping & Payment:

• Shipped from Australia (haven't had any issues shipping to the US or internationally).
• Payment via Wise preferred.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!

Selling some knives to recoup funds from a recent purchase.

Up for grabs are:

1. JNS Toyama Noborikoi 240mm Blue 2 (SS Clad)
   • Specs: 243 x 55mm, 220g
   • Condition: Touched up on an AIZU once.
   • Handle: Tamamoku Cedar
   • Price: Asking AUD 820 shipped.
2. Hatsukokoro Komorebi 210mm Blue 2 (Iron Clad)
   • Specs: 213 x 52mm, 174g
   • Condition: A project knife. Did a progressive stone polish (200, 400, 600, 1000, 3000), followed by 600-, 1000-, and 1500-grit sandpaper to even out the surface. Finished on Uchigumori finger stones.
   • Handle: Upgraded to a Konosuke ebony Wa handle.
   • Price: Asking AUD 325 shipped.
3. HADO Ginsan Bunka 180mm (Sharpened by Maruyama)
   • Specs: 165 x 46mm, 146g
   • Condition: Sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000, and stropped a couple of times on kangaroo leather.
   • Handle: Upgraded to a Taihei rosewood Wa handle.
   • Price: Asking AUD 380 shipped.

Shipping & Payment:

• For international buyers, I will contribute the first AUD 15 towards shipping. Sending to the US is no problem at all.
• Wise preferred.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!

Keep refining my collections. Up for grabs are two k-tips:

1. HADO Ginsan Bunka 180mm w/ Sakura Cherry Handle

Used for about 5 light meals. Sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000, and stropped a couple of times on kangaroo leather.

Asking 410 AUD OBO PayPal G&S.

2. Kagekiyo Kiritsuke Gyuto B1 240mm w/ Kuroro Urushi Handle

Used only in a home cooking environment and really babied. The edge was touched up once on a Naniwa Pro 3000. Comes with the original urushi saya.

Asking 890AUD OBO PayPal G&S.

Price includes shipping in Australia. I will cover the first 15 AUD of international shipping. Price includes shipping within Australia. Discount for feeless payment methods.

Thanks for looking.

Thinning the collection and releasing some knives that have been sitting in the box.

Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Ziricote Handle

• Weight: 155g
• Edge Length: ~200mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 46mm

Used for only 5–6 meals in a home environment. Never sharpened or stropped. There is a minor scratch near the back of the "Blue 1" stamp (as shown in the last photo).

Asking 780 AUD shipped within Australia PayPal G&S.I will cover the first 15 AUD of international shipping. Discount for feeless.

Thanks for looking.

Thinning the collection and releasing some knives that have been sitting in the box.

Shibata Kotetsu Boss Bunka 220mm

• Weight: 186g
• Edge Length: ~220mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 59mm

BNIB. Arrived with a tiny, cosmetic dent on the handle (shown in the last photo).

Asking 410 AUD shipped within Australia PayPal G&S.I will cover the first 15 AUD of international shipping. Discount for feeless.

Thanks for looking.

Thinning the collection and releasing some knives that have been sitting in the box.

HADO Ginsan Bunka 180mm w/ Sakura Cherry Handle

• Weight: 127g
• Edge Length: ~165mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 46mm
• Forged by: Shogo Yamatsuka
• Sharpened by: Tadataka Maruyama

Sharpened once on a Naniwa Pro 3000, and stropped a couple of times on kangaroo leather.

Asking 420 AUD shipped within Australia PayPal G&S.I will cover the first 15 AUD of international shipping. Discount for feeless.

Thanks for looking.

Start trimming down my collection:

Price: Wise AUD 1,200 / PayPal G&S AUD 1,230 shipped within Australia / Local pickup in Sydney.

Wise preferred. Preferring to sell as a bundle for now.

Thanks for looking!