[mike9]

I'm waiting for a 210 Gyuto from him. I paid for it on 8-15-12 and the RR tracking says it arrived in NY on 8-23-12, but hasn't moved since. I called USPS and they told me there is no tracking on this end because he sent it Registered Mail when I paid extra for EMS. Been back and forth with him about it, but I'll just have to wait until it either shows up, or the window is open to dispute with paypal/ebay. I purchased this for a friend for her birthday Oct.1 - looks like I may be buying a Tojiro ITK from Mark at CKtG which I probably should have done in the first place.

 

[mike9]

You're both suckers

Not for nothing, but the guy has good feedback so it was not a blind roll of the dice. It will get resolved he has agreed to a refund if it doesn't show up by the 15th.

 

[mike9]

The 210mm Yamawaku Gyuto I ordered came today. It took an inquiry on his part to shake the tree. I have to say it is a fine blade!! Very well balanced, very well ground and very sharp. The spine is rounded as well as the choil - something I usually have to do myself. I like the handle too it has natural traction and is oval like my Deba. I'm used to a "D" shape, but this is comfortable. I almost want to keep it, but will order a 240mm Gyuto for myself. This maker has very good skills - the F&F on this is better than my Tojiro ITK. I have till Oct 1st to play with it /img/vbsmilies/smilies/thumb.gif

 

[mike9]

It's a Yamawaku from 330mate.  The same vendor the OP had trouble with.  I fixed my post above and will start another thread with a couple of pics.