Woods I Use for Handle Work - Q&A / Information

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Where can we see photos of your recent projects?

[Dave Martell]

Hi Mark, I don't have any pictures of the wonky woods to show.

[Johnny.B.Good]

Hi Dave. I have been looking at some of Murray's IP series knives on his website, and am curious about his Corian handles. Have you ever (and/or would you ever) work with this material?

[Dave Martell]

I haven't worked with Corian but I'd have no objections to trying it out. Jim actually gave me some pieces awhile back for this purpose, some scraps from his home remodeling.

[Johnny.B.Good]

Thanks Dave, good to know. Will have to give this some thought... I am considering a Sabatier Nogent, but am already pretty sure I will hate the handle (though I could be wrong). How about a nice Dave Martell black Corian rehandle?

[Dave Martell]

Thanks Dave, good to know. Will have to give this some thought... I am considering a Sabatier Nogent, but am already pretty sure I will hate the handle (though I could be wrong). How about a nice Dave Martell black Corian rehandle?

Sounds like fun.

[apicius9]

I find it pretty easy to work with and would not expect major problems.

Stefan

[Johnny.B.Good]

Sounds like fun.

Then how does three black Corian Dave Martell rehandles sound? (10" chef's, 6" slicer, 3" paring).

[Johnny.B.Good]

I find it pretty easy to work with and would not expect major problems.

Seems like it would be a nice smooth, polished surface. Easy to clean. Durable. Waterproof. Lots of pros. Not sure about feel...too plasticky?

[sachem allison]

Thanks Dave, good to know. Will have to give this some thought... I am considering a Sabatier Nogent, but am already pretty sure I will hate the handle (though I could be wrong). How about a nice Dave Martell black Corian rehandle?

You may be surprised at how comfortable that handle is. been around for 140 years for a reason.lol