Ebony and Teak Wa-Handle with Matching Teak Saya

by colton | Jun 13, 2019 | Colton Handcrafted, Knife Worklogs, Knives, Woodworking

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

by colton | May 29, 2019 | Colton Handcrafted, Custom Kitchen Knives, Knife Worklogs, Saya, wa-handle, Woodworking

Wa-Handle Dimensions and Shaping

by colton | Nov 11, 2018 | Colton Handcrafted, Kitchen Tools, Knife Worklogs, Knives, Woodworking

Dowel Wa-Handle Method

by colton | Feb 24, 2018 | Colton Handcrafted, Knife Worklogs, Knives, Saya, Woodworking

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...