FS: Takeda Classic Knives

[gladius]

Both used in a home environment. Neither has been in stock for quite a while.
Neither has seen much use lately...and less and less as the collection grows.



First up is a Takeda Classic Sasanoha 185mm Small
$239 USD includes shipping and insurance CONUS.
185mm x 42mm 4 ounces
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/taassasm18.html



Second is a Takeda Classic Banno Petit 135mm
$224 USD includes shipping and insurance.
135mm x 31mm 2.5 ounces
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tabape.html

[gladius]

Bump

Now $51 off retail for the Sasanoha and $46 off retail for the Petit!
Willing to discount further for both.

[cwillett]

So very, very tempted. But I have to wait for a tax return, which who knows how long it will take given the current dysfunction.

[dc2123]

Bump

Now $51 off retail for the Sasanoha and $46 off retail for the Petit!
Willing to discount further for both.

I'm going to PM you

[gladius]

The Takeda Classic Sasanoha 185mm Small has been SOLD!

The Takeda Classic Banno Petit 135mm is still available.

[Null_User]

If the clading was still there I'd buy it

[gladius]

If the clading was still there I'd buy it

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Lucky for you the iron cladding still is...what payment method would you like to use?

[Null_User]

The original photos look as if most of the original cladding has been mostly ground away. Almost like it was thinned. Which seems odd for a Takeda. Overall that rustic charm is diminished. As it is I'd gladly pay you $150

[gladius]

The original photos look as if most of the original cladding has been mostly ground away. Almost like it was thinned. Which seems odd for a Takeda. Overall that rustic charm is diminished. As it is I'd gladly pay you $150

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It looks very similar to the new one pictured below:

• The cladding is not ground away.
• The KU finish came very light like the new one pictured here.
• The beauty of Takeda's are they're "thinned" every time they are sharpened with that zero grind.

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/tabape.html

[Robstreperous]

• The cladding is not ground away.
• The KU finish came very light like the new one pictured here.
• The beauty of Takeda's are they're "thinned" every time they are sharpened with that zero grind.

I've owned 5 classic finish Takedas and still own 4. Gladius' comments about the KU and the cladding look accurate to me based on his pictures and comparison with my own knives.

The thinning comment is spot on accurate based upon an in person sharpening lesson I received from Takeda-san himself.

[Inhuman]

The original photos look as if most of the original cladding has been mostly ground away. Almost like it was thinned. Which seems odd for a Takeda. Overall that rustic charm is diminished. As it is I'd gladly pay you $150

To this I would say , he has maintained the blade , and actually done it well from what I can tell .

Most of the KU is preserved and it’s not an unattractive
Kasumi finish he has left there .

It is actually MUCH preferable to someone sharpening it over and over whilst not maintaining geometry.

Finally, the classic aren’t being produced anymore. From what I understand , only the stainless clad NAS are. I think $200 is fair , and at $225 you’re helping with shipping and fees . So fair play all around on the price .

Glws Gladius, I’ve eyed it once or twice myself!

[Cutuu]

@null_user, perhaps, you are thinking if the Nas. The kurouchi finish is different on that one. It's deeper than the classic. The bevels are the only thing that is thinned during sharpening, so I don't think cladius has messed with the finish.

[Null_User]

You all are probably right. The way the light caught the blade gave me the wrong impression. My apologies.

[Null_User]

And yeah that is a fair price for a well maintained, master crafted, beautiful work of art.

[Null_User]

But sadly I have to pass on it because I just spent $300 on the Takeda Bunka. Perhaps in a few weeks if it's not sold yet.

[gladius]

Price reduction!
Takeda Classic Banno Petit now $220 USD - that's $50 off retail.

One of the thinnest knives I've owned yet with superior food release.

"There is Takeda then there is everyone else." --Steve Gamache

https://youtu.be/li-FvagKbxo?t=167

[gizmoeatmysh0rtz]

I can offer you $180 USD

[Cutuu]

I can offer you $180 USD

Usually, you would just pm to haggle.

[gluttonouspanda]

I am really interested in the Takeda Classic Banno Petit.

[gladius]

The Classic Banno Petit is sold.

Thank you CKTG.