Prototype Ultrathin Santoku in s35vn

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This one is 10 3/4" OAL with a 6 1/4" Blade. S35vn full convex grind with zero convex edge. Thickest part of the convex is .038 which is less than 1mm :eek: Handles are olive linen with yellow liners. It can easily whittle hair and goes through hard potatoes like butter.

This was my main kitchen slicer and the very first of the ultrathin santokus. I have since refinished it and added a prototype logo to it. Comes with kydex sheath. Asking 390 shipped. Now 330 SPF!



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Hair whittling video

Slicing Potatoes video
 
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WOW! That is awesome! Trying to get the little lady to approve of this purchase for her...will get back to you on this.
 
Tixx said:
WOW! That is awesome! Trying to get the little lady to approve of this purchase for her...will get back to you on this.
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She could always use it in the kitchen brother! At least...that would be MY way of justifying it to her LOL.
 
I have a similar (but a bit thicker) knife from Ban. I use it every day. I guarantee the pleasure of using this knife will very quickly calm any concerns about the money spent.
A sharp knife like this makes for faster and better (more even cuts) food prep.
roland
 
Hi Ban,

If it's still available, I'll take the S35VN prototype Santoku with sheath for $330 shipped. Am PMing you now about details.

Thanks,
Will
 
Will, i hope you get it. You are a very knowledgeable 'knife guy' with a great deal of experience. I'm sure you will be favorably impressed with your "Ban". He has great skill in knifemaking.
roland
 
Hi Roland,

Good to hear from you and thanks for the nice support. Yeah, I've been enjoying Ban's knives for several years now--he never fails to impress me. :D This one appears to be a very special blade. :thumbup:

Will
 
Thanks, Ban. I’m always looking forward to what you’ll do next. Your knowledge, and more importantly your application, of blade steel and geometry balanced to get the highest possible performance for a specific application put you among the top knife makers in the world, IMO. That you’re always pushing the envelope is an inspiration. :thumbup:
 
If this is the same one that Ban had with him at Blade you are going to love it! I was really tempted but I have a few orders coming up soon (hint, hint Ban:foot:) so I must not be greedy!
 
I told myself that one day I'll get a handmade wa-gyuto when I get some extra money. I think I'll rather have one of these.
 
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