I decided to strip the KU and see what happens, just used sandpaper & micro mesh pads. It's still rustic, but near mirror in parts. I polished the secondary bevel on red aoto & also added a machi. I'm really happy with it, I'll see how reactive it is and report back[IMG][/IMG]
Huw
Make simplicity seem like abundance - Tetsuya Wakuda
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The picture makes it look really pretty, the blade I mean.
I hope it doesn't react too badly with any foods.
You gotta get a new handle on that thing though, is that a plastic ferrule?
Don't take me seriously, I hate plastic on knives.
The steel looks really great though, good job. Was it difficult to remove?
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i think you may be misunderstanding what a machi is... what do you mean by it?Originally Posted by Von blewitt
I decided to strip the KU and see what happens, just used sandpaper & micro mesh pads. It's still rustic, but near mirror in parts. I polished the secondary bevel on red aoto & also added a machi. I'm really happy with it, I'll see how reactive it is and report back[IMG]
It came off really easily with 120 grit paper, then 180,240,400,600,800 and micro mesh
I hope to have this handle ( by hattorichop) mounted by the end of the week[IMG]
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Huw
Make simplicity seem like abundance - Tetsuya Wakuda
that handle issss uggggllllyyyy. blade looks great though! nice work
Maybe.... I filed down the tang to form a shoulder, I thought that was a machi? [IMG][/IMG]
Huw
Make simplicity seem like abundance - Tetsuya Wakuda
Kinda depends on the result of the filing. If there's a little gap on the spine and choil, just in front of the ferrule, you've got a machi. I know this because I am not fluent in Japanese. What?
OK now I get it
Huw
Make simplicity seem like abundance - Tetsuya Wakuda
Can't wait to see it with Karl's handle. Good score.
I'm googling machi...now!
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