Well the above is not such a great deal. I noted that this vendor had a number of used items for $99,999. each. I reported them to Amazon. I got an immediate and appropriate response back. I've noticed this before--ridiculous prices on items by 3rd party merchants. However, none so ridiculous as this.
I'm a price checker. Often I find the best prices on Amazon; however, I never buy anything of substance without doing a query on the internet. I needed a pair of sewing scissors. I found, to my surprise, a significant discount offered through Ebay to include shipping.
I've been angling to get a nakiri-style knife. I found something tangentially similar, through some serendipitous internet search, from none other than Ken Onion. I just love his name! I found prices from $159.99 to $69.99 for the $200 retail knife. The lowest price was from Amazon.
This was a stupendous value for a knife of this quality. I would note that it is not a substitute for a chef's knife, but would be a great complement to deepening your knife bench. Knives are like clothes. If you have a good basis, then you can watch for exceptional deals that present themselves. A good knife, well cared for, will last you a lifetime. Cheap knives, like cheap clothes, are not worth the money.
