How about this idea?

[mauichef]

For me.....No Hakata.....Yes Blue 2.

[slobound]

B2 dammy

[Jeff B]

For me.....No Hakata.....Yes Blue 2.

+1

[jobone]

Whatever you get, it will be cool

[RamenMonster69]

If whites unavailable, Blue 2 or Ginsan.

I'm intrigued by the design, but slightly bigger knife if possible, maybe a slightly oversized 210.

[jbart65]

B2.

I’d be thinking a profile like the Gassan 210. Sort of a cross between a gyuto and santoku, with a tall Matsubara-like grind. Distinctive profile that works great.

[Steel+Fire]

I just picked up a Tanaka Ginsan santoku for my wife to use at work. It got extraordinarily sharp when I touched it up for her. Sometimes an all stainless blade is just easier to deal with for a quick meal. That said blue 2 clad with SS would be my preference. In have never even held a hakata so I am assuming it will be a cross between a nakiri and a bunka based on the picks of the Yahiko Ice. Definitely prefer at least a 180mm length I think.

[STPepper9]

I’d to see a Hakata in R2 or Ginsan, if it's in my price range.

[Chefspence]

Do you really think anyone’s gonna vote vg10?

I like Jeffrey’s idea

[Dan_Crubenew]

Consolation VG-10 vote here. haha. It'll never win so I'll give just one to help it save face.

I still enjoy my Tanaka in B#2 that I got many years ago. I had a Ginsan at on time too, I lament selling it from time to time. Tanaka does his knives right, I'd be interested to see where this goes, though perhaps less so in a Hakata.

[Organic]

It sounds awesome, but also likely out of my budget.

[ButlerHoosierChef]

Definitely blue 2!

[ChefKnivesToGo]

I’m open to a tall 210mm Gyuto. Anyone have a good shape that we could all argue about?

[raleighcook15]

Might be in, i need more knives

[Dawgfish]

B2 would be great!

[lsboogy]

B2 with a nice belly and tall (52mm min) - maybe do an 8" Sabatier profile

[Bbuth7575]

Blue 2 Damascus without a doubt

[gladius]

A Blue No.2 would be fine, AS would be better, taller with an iron cladding similar to the Kamo's that were sold here but with the Tanaka grind and nice ironwood handle in a limited run.

[Chefspence]

I’m open to a tall 210mm Gyuto. Anyone have a good shape that we could all argue about?

How about Takedaish specs, but with a little more flat.
2-3 inches or so

[Drewski]

I know someone who might be interested in a 300mm gyuto.