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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl and Ebony with Poplar Saya
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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl and Wenge with Walnut Saya
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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl with Poplar Saya
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...
Cocobolo and Ivory with Zebrawood Saya
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...
Rosewood and Maple Burl with Walnut Saya
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...
Rosewood and Maple Burl with Walnut Saya 1
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 mmBlade Height:...
Ebony and Teak Wa-Handle with Matching Teak Saya
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...
Cocobolo and Ebony Wa-Handle with Black Finish Saya
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.
Japanese Knives – Chip Repair
Getting a chip in your chef knife can be devastating. Don’t worry though, that chip doesn’t mean your knife is now useless. Any skilled sharpener will be able to grind it out and get you back to prepping with your favourite knife.
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Ebony and Teak Wa-Handle with Matching Teak Saya
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...
Cocobolo and Ebony Wa-Handle with Black Finish Saya
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.
Wa-Handle Dimensions and Shaping
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...
Dowel Wa-Handle Method
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...
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Greenstone Mallee Burl with Wenge Saya
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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl and Ebony with Poplar Saya
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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl and Wenge with Walnut Saya
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...
Greenstone Mallee Burl with Poplar Saya
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...
Cocobolo and Ivory with Zebrawood Saya
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...
Rosewood and Maple Burl with Walnut Saya
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...