Tanaka Sekiso B#2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto

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Re: Tanaka Sekiso B#2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto

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I was getting ready to pull trigger on ebony handle 240 from K&S, but saw this. What's your price?
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delmar wrote: Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:00 pm I was getting ready to pull trigger on ebony handle 240 from K&S, but saw this. What's your price?
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Can't believe this knife is still here. I keep trying and buying knife after knife, but I always return to my Sekiso. The one knife I trust to handle everything.
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I agree (although I've never used one, I've seen so many positive reviews by people I really trust...). This one is just too big for me, but it is exactly the size a lot of other people look for. And a great handle pairing.
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Re: Tanaka Sekiso B#2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto

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Just curious about the requested choil gap. Does this serve a functional purpose or is mostly about aesthetics?
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Thanks for the kind words, guys! I, too, am quite surprised its still here.
gastro gnome wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:35 am Just curious about the requested choil gap. Does this serve a functional purpose or is mostly about aesthetics?
Gastro, nothing complicated, the choil gap just feels right for my hand. I can't stand it when the gap is either huge or the handle is jammed up against the blade. I find that 14/15mm is that goldilocks point for me.
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gastro gnome wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:35 am Just curious about the requested choil gap. Does this serve a functional purpose or is mostly about aesthetics?
Personal preference. The exposed machi is not indicative of shoddy install. It's supposed to be that way. I like a decent gap sp I can get my middle finger in there comfortably. 15mm or so.
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I happen to be a happy owner of one of these, and I gotta say - it's all that.
And with the gorgeous blue handle, hand made by a local artist - the value is undoubtedly higher than the K&S equivalent.
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Altadan wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:58 am I happen to be a happy owner of one of these, and I gotta say - it's all that.
And with the gorgeous blue handle, hand made by a local artist - the value is undoubtedly higher than the K&S equivalent.
James handles are pretty friggin nice ...
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This knife is still available... and also has a pretty friggin nice handle
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Re: Tanaka Sekiso B#2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto

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Kalaeb wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:25 am
Altadan wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:58 am I happen to be a happy owner of one of these, and I gotta say - it's all that.
And with the gorgeous blue handle, hand made by a local artist - the value is undoubtedly higher than the K&S equivalent.
James handles are pretty friggin nice ...
Having one myself, I can't deny that either :lol:
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This such a surprise that its still here. One of the best bang for the buck knives out there IMO. I'd buy it if I didn't already have one (and bought a 210 for a friend)!

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This knife is SOLD!
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Re: Tanaka Sekiso B#2 Damascus 240mm Gyuto

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This is as close to perfect as I have found in a knife for me. Love the all-round profile. I'd put Tanaka, Kanehiro and Kamo in a similar grouping. My Yoshimune is another do-it-all knife with the best tip of the bunch, but it is distinctly different in form and function.

Tanakas really should get more love.
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