I want to buy a gyuto...

Hello guys and gals, I've been browsing around the site and checking out the vendors. I see so many wonderful knives I'd love to have! I think after much reading I want to try and hunt down a Shigefusa 240mm gyuto. I'd love to hear some thoughts from you guys on what you think a fair price is and if there is any specifics I should look for. Keep in mind I'm new here so have mercy on my ignorance.. I'm learning. With that said I'd love to dive right in with a Shig.

 

Wow, no harm in trying to hit the ground running. Shigefusa is a stopping point for many. They are great knives...because they are so great-they are hard to come by. Getting a new one is almost impossible. Second hand might happen if the price is right. There are a few different types, western V. wa and kasumi v kitaeji.

A western 210 kitaeji recently went for 1850.00, you can expect the 240 version to be around that ball park.

I recently sold my 210 kasumi for 450, it is probably worth 550.00 or 600.00. A 240 can go for 650+

I noticed all the knives on your block are stainless. Shigefusa is all carbon...the cladding on Shigs is probably one of the most reactive I have used. May I inquire as to why you jumped straight for the shig?

 

Hey, thanks for the informative reply Matt.. I was looking around and really into the 240mm kitaeji. The handle I would be fine with whatever I find. Ultimately I'd like to get a custom handle. (Beveled Western style for a wa like feel.)
You have a good eye and yes they are all easy care stainless for all to use. I understand that there is much more work and care involved in the high carbon steels which I am kind of looking forward to. I want it to be an intimate experience including sharpening and maintenance.
I have decided to build a personal collection for only my use and enjoyment. As with some of my other hobbies, I would rather a small top notch collection. Two have really stood out to me that I'd love to have to start my collection first being a Shig and second a Kato. I was going to try out a Tanaka blue 2 from some of the recommendations I've seen as a good quality and value. I still actually might get one anyway but I've decided that if I'm going to try to put together a pretty serious collection a Shig and a Kato would be two I need to have.
I hope this doesn't come off as pretentious. I don't claim to be a great chef who needs this caliber of blade. I just know what I like when I become passionate about something. I am not in a rush and I would rather save up and buy one incredible piece at a time to add to a small collection.

 

A Shigi is an Excellent choice...Great cutters and the Fit and finish is outstanding....And definitely Not pretentious, I had 5 at one time and I'm not a chef.

 

Hey Victor, if you want to try one of the best custom makers, period........... Give an Ingoglia a test run, one of the absolute BEST cutters I have ever used, period!!! Oh and I am a professional chef.

 

I second this, Ingoglia is awesome!

 

Hey guys thanks for the messages.. Mario I think I sent you an email about getting one of your customs. I hear lots of great stuff about your work!