This Poplar saya is for a Shun Kiritsuke 8 inch. I was playing around with thicknesses on this saya to dial in exactly how thick will give good protection but not look too bulky. This is an example of the Poplar sayas I will be offering for sale.
This is an example of a full custom commission. The client has requested a Futana SB Kuro Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm blade and that Teak wood be used for the handle and saya. I suggested the use of Ebony to accent the golden colour of the teak. After a sketch to show the...
Here is a broad strokes view of a custom wa-handle and black finish saya for a Hitohira Futana SB Kuro Tsuchime Gyuto 210 mm.
When I first started making handles for Japanese knives I didn't have access to many product examples to compare so I searched the internet for a sizing chart of sorts. It turns out there wasn't a very detailed one. The best I could find was mainly just "length of...
I discovered some Japanese style handle makers out there use a method of construction involving a dowel insert. Essentially the handle and ferrule are drilled out to receive a matching size dowel with a slot cut from the dowel to fit the tang of the blade. I found...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Greenstone Mallee burl, synthetic Ivory and WengeTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200 mmHandle...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Greenstone Mallee burl, Ebony, PoplarTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200 mmHandle to Tip...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Greenstone Malle burl, synthetic Ivory, Wenge, WalnutTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Greenstone Mallee burl, PoplarTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200 mmHandle to Tip Length: 212...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Cocobolo, Ivory, ZebrawoodTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200 mmHandle to Tip Length: 212...
Knife Details Blade Origin: JapanProfile: Gyuto Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)Core Steel: Swedish Stainless SteelCladding: Nickel DamascusHandle: Custom OctagonalMaterials: Rosewood, Maple burl, WalnutTotal Length: 345 mmEdge Length: 200 mmHandle to Tip Length: 212...