WTS: Takeda Classic AS Medium Gyuto

[slobound]

I’m helping my brother sell a couple knives that have been “drawer queens”. He used it a handful of times and I touched it up for him on the 8K once. This one was a little too big for him so it’s time to let someone put this knife to use.

Here’s your chance, everyone needs to try a Takeda for it’s famous food release. This is a great representation of Takeda’s Classic AS and includes the matching Isaiah Schroeder saya with original box.

Measurements - 256mm x 65mm
Weight - 6.3 oz.
Price - $350, Domestic US shipping & PayPal fees included.

The patina remains on the knife but I can remove and/or sharpen at the buyers request. Here are some pics of the knife:

[Cutuu]

Nice choil shot!

[nevrknow]

Dang I got all excited. Looking for a 210ish one. GLWS!

This is a good deal for someone.

[Bensbites]

Oh man. This one is interesting...

I have to finish off a few projects and pay some bill. If it is still here in a few weeks, I might be tempted

[Runner_up]

This is a great example of what a Takeda should be. Beautiful knife and great price. Someone is going to get a really good deal.

[Thin Man]

Noooo! Don’t sell that one!

[ashy2classy]

Wow, great blade! Wish it was closer to 240. Been wanting a classic for a long time. GLWS!

[slobound]

Yeah, there’s no doubt this is a beastly knife. I remember the first time I held it, I thought there was no way I’d feel comfortable using it. However, it’s ridiculously light and felt like nothing in hand after a couple minutes of getting used to the length & height. My brother just prefers shorter knives.

Also, I’m a sucker for the classic version of this knife. I think it has so much more character than the stainless.

[ashy2classy]

Also, I’m a sucker for the classic version of this knife. I think it has so much more character than the stainless.

Ditto to that!

[slobound]

Weekend bump before listing it in some other areas.

[MisoSatisfried]

Oh man, so tempting. Such extreme overlap and I'm still tempted by this beauty. Big Takedas never feel that big to me since they're so thin.

[slobound]

SPF

[slobound]

SOLD

[CacahuateSommelier]

How is 256 x 65 medium

[slobound]

How is 256 x 65 medium

Bwahahaha... seriously, right?

[Martin]

Very nice Blade

Made me excited for more than a week! Congrats for the new owner!

[Altadan]

How is 256 x 65 medium

Bwahahaha... seriously, right?

Since this was brought up, and the knife is sold - could someone shed light on the size classification of those Takedas?

[Drewski]

How is 256 x 65 medium

Bwahahaha... seriously, right?

Since this was brought up, and the knife is sold - could someone shed light on the size classification of those Takedas?

Medium is:
Gyuto 240
Gyuto sasanoha (less tall, more like a typical gyuto height) 210
Yanagiba (sujihiki) 210

Most Takedas I think are 10-20mm oversized. Not sure the reason for the inconsistency between knife styles. From there it goes to large, extra large, and special large. There is also a size small, I think for each of the 3 knife styles, below the medium, obviously. Kinda curious why Takeda uses this sizing scheme.

[Drewski]

Bwahahaha... seriously, right?

Since this was brought up, and the knife is sold - could someone shed light on the size classification of those Takedas?

Medium is:
Gyuto 240
Gyuto sasanoha (less tall, more like a typical gyuto height) 210
Yanagiba (sujihiki) 210

Most Takedas I think are 10-20mm oversized. Not sure the reason for the inconsistency between knife styles. From there it goes to large, extra large, and special large. There is also a size small, I think for each of the 3 knife styles, below the medium, obviously. Kinda curious why Takeda uses this sizing scheme.

Medium is also:
Kiritsuke 240
Menkiri 240
Deba 150
Cleaver 210
Mioroshi 180
Nakiri 165

[Chefspence]

Wth is a large then?