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by Georgek
Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Black Lotus Knives
Replies: 185
Views: 86974

Re: Black Lotus Knives

Knife arrived today, all in good order and it is stunning !
by Georgek
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:56 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: For sale: Tim Johnson 260mm gyuto KS profile
Replies: 1
Views: 957

For sale: Tim Johnson 260mm gyuto KS profile

Dear all, For sale: 260 mm gyuto with curly maple saya made by Tim Johnson (@timostheos on Instagram and also of course check his work on his subforum here at CKTGF). . W2 steel, hardened at 62 HRC, monosteel construction. Masamoto KS profile, thin dagger tip, distal taper. 204 grams, 260mm cutting ...
by Georgek
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:53 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: For sale: Dakota Willison 230mm gyuto W2
Replies: 5
Views: 1635

For sale: Dakota Willison 230mm gyuto W2

Dear all, For sale: 230mm gyuto made by Dakota Willison (@willisonknives on Instagram, also check his subforum here on CKTGF). The knife is brand new and has never been used. San mai construction featuring shuminagashi iron cladding and W2 core steel. Handle is stabilized, dyed box elder burl and wh...
by Georgek
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:47 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: For sale: Lucas Gumbiner 260mm honyaki gyuto
Replies: 9
Views: 2534

Re: For sale: Lucas Gumbiner 260mm honyaki gyuto

Thank you all for the kind words. I really appreciate the support and vote of confidence.

Knife is sold. Moderators please close the thread.

Thank you all for looking
by Georgek
Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: For sale: Lucas Gumbiner 260mm honyaki gyuto
Replies: 9
Views: 2534

For sale: Lucas Gumbiner 260mm honyaki gyuto

Regretfully, I have to sell my BNIB honyaki gyuto made by Lucas Gumbiner (gumbinercustomknives.com) 260mm cutting edge 54mm height W2 honyaki with beautiful hamon line Stabilized and dyed black, cherry burl handle with resin/honeycomb spacer (materials provided by yours truly) Priced to sell fast: $...
by Georgek
Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:19 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTS: Jikko Shiraki Honyaki
Replies: 9
Views: 3217

Re: Jikko Shiraki Honyaki

Wow!
That's a great deal considering the price hikes and the asking prices of other vendors (down under).

Wish I had the funds...

Somebody will get a great deal on this knife!
by Georgek
Tue Mar 05, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Konosuke Fujiyama; A History
Replies: 52
Views: 12634

Re: Konosuke Fujiyama; A History

Amazing level of detail and accumulated information in this post. Thank you for taking the time to put all this together!
by Georgek
Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Wakui Nashiji Gyuto 240mm W#2 - SOLD!
Replies: 8
Views: 2128

Re: Wakui Nashiji Gyuto 240mm W#2 - SOLD!

Wow, what a deal!!! Congrats!
by Georgek
Tue Jan 01, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 19
Views: 3036

Re: Happy New Year

Happy new year all!
by Georgek
Thu Sep 06, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dinner Saturday Sept 15 Roka Akor
Replies: 105
Views: 17467

Re: Dinner Saturday Sept 15 Roka Akor

Guys, if Jesse still makes it you NEED to try the Jasmine Cheesecake!!! The yuzu semifreddo is great too! And that comes from a chocoholic for do not be afraid to steer off the beaten path of excellent chocolate cake (which of course is to die for)! The link has photos from our visit last year http:...
by Georgek
Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yahiko Ice
Replies: 47
Views: 8846

Re: Yahiko Ice

1st dibs on the 240 gyuto Jeffry if it ends up looking for a new home! So my Yahiko Ice bunka just arrived. Steve wasn't lying: the fit and finish on this is stunning. A really beautiful knife. Can't wait to put it to work. Arrived reasonably sharp but I'm sure it can get better. I really love how t...
by Georgek
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CKTG Party. Who's Planning on Attending?
Replies: 204
Views: 34035

Re: CKTG Party. Who's Planning on Attending?

I will be most probably coming (say 95% chance) unless something major comes up.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!
by Georgek
Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround
Replies: 112
Views: 57728

Re: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround

10 bucks now, swap the handle but include the original in the box so people can see and feel the stock handle, and
Dirt cheap auction at the end.
by Georgek
Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday mauichef
Replies: 36
Views: 5856

Re: Happy Birthday mauichef

Happy birthday Ray!!! Best wishes for an awesome, healthy and prosperous year!
by Georgek
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:21 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Kurosaki Megumi 240
Replies: 20
Views: 4963

Re: Kurosaki Megumi 240

Come on guys! That is a great deal, on a great knife!
Awesome profile and top notch treatment on the steel.

Spencer is a super cool guy too!
by Georgek
Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: Hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround
Replies: 112
Views: 57728

Re: Possible hosted Makoto Sakura SG2 Gyuto 240mm passaround

I am in for the 240mm length
by Georgek
Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Konosuke Togatta size question
Replies: 79
Views: 13551

Re: Konosuke Togatta size question

50mm please!

I sold the original KS, ikeda version, kono ginsan for that reason (46-48mm)