Greenstone Mallee Burl with Wenge Saya

Greenstone Mallee Burl with Wenge Saya

Knife Details

Blade Origin: Japan
Profile: Gyuto 
Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)
Core Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Handle: Custom Octagonal
Materials: Greenstone Mallee burl, synthetic Ivory and Wenge
Total Length: 345 mm
Edge Length: 200 mm
Handle to Tip Length: 212 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Handle Length: 130 mm
Weight: 119g (depends on handle type)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Greenstone Mallee Burl and Ebony with Poplar Saya

Greenstone Mallee Burl and Ebony with Poplar Saya

Knife Details

Blade Origin: Japan
Profile: Gyuto 
Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)
Core Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Handle: Custom Octagonal
Materials: Greenstone Mallee burl, Ebony, Poplar
Total Length: 345 mm
Edge Length: 200 mm
Handle to Tip Length: 212 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Handle Length: 130 mm
Weight: 119g (depends on handle type)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Greenstone Mallee Burl and Wenge with Walnut Saya

Greenstone Mallee Burl and Wenge with Walnut Saya

Knife Details

Blade Origin: Japan
Profile: Gyuto 
Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)
Core Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Handle: Custom Octagonal
Materials: Greenstone Malle burl, synthetic Ivory, Wenge, Walnut
Total Length: 345 mm
Edge Length: 200 mm
Handle to Tip Length: 212 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Handle Length: 130 mm
Weight: 119g (depends on handle type)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Cocobolo and Ivory with Zebrawood Saya

Cocobolo and Ivory with Zebrawood Saya

Knife Details

Blade Origin: Japan
Profile: Gyuto 
Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)
Core Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Handle: Custom Octagonal
Materials: Cocobolo, Ivory, Zebrawood
Total Length: 345 mm
Edge Length: 200 mm
Handle to Tip Length: 212 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Handle Length: 130 mm
Weight: 119g (depends on handle type)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Rosewood and Maple Burl with Walnut Saya

Rosewood and Maple Burl with Walnut Saya

Knife Details

Blade Origin: Japan
Profile: Gyuto 
Size: 210 mm (8.27 inch)
Core Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Handle: Custom Octagonal
Materials: Rosewood, Maple burl, Walnut
Total Length: 345 mm
Edge Length: 200 mm
Handle to Tip Length: 212 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Handle Length: 130 mm
Weight: 119g (depends on handle type)
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Ebony and Teak Wa-Handle with Matching Teak Saya

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 idea of the design the client was happy and wanted to move forward.

Here are a couple progress shots to give you an idea of the different stages in making a custom wa-handle and saya. The handle and saya are finished with numerous coats of Tung oil.