Trouble finding custom wa handle maker

So I have been trying to find a wa handle maker for several months now. It sounds like Anton is way behind schedule at this time and won't have anything to sell for a while, can't reach Matt DeLosso not even sure if he making handles any more. Not really interested in Pcpken, to colorful for my tastes. Cody Paul says books are closed.

I have googled just about everything I could imagine and can't seem to find someone to make a handle. I have a blank Gengetsu I am eager to get handled, I also want to rehandle my Kato since its going to be a keeper, potentially my wat with something a little more special.

Anyone have any ideas on who I should talk to? Understand that there isn't a lot of money to be made making handles, willing to pay the right price for the right handle.

Thanks all

Isiah Schroeder?

graydon decollibus!

Maybe any custom maker that makes their own handles for their knifes would be interested. Martell?

labor of love said:

Maybe any custom maker that makes their own handles for their knifes would be interested. Martell?

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So, I'm not an official wa handle maker, but... I've made some jigs that make the process easier. And yes, I know I wont get rich making handles. I would need some guidance as far as basic dimensions go. The price would vary obviously, accordingly to materials used.

If you'd kindly pm me, I'd like to talk.

thanks

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You just might be wrong about that.

Robin Dalman has some handles in oak, reindeer ferrule, brass end plug in his web store. Maybe can he also make some other style if you ask.

Drop Stefan Keller a PM, he makes great handles, you may have to wait a little while that's all.

Terrafernhandles, Pcpken, Anton kudris and dphamblades can all be found on instagram. I have had handles from the first three mentioned and I can assure you that they do fabulous work.
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Martell is a good choice...if he approves of your knife.

Thanks for all the replies. Many of the names I have not seen before. Perhaps I ought to put together a definitive list as a sticky somewhere?

pcpken does a fabulous job, I have had more than a few handles made by him. he can work with you in making what you want in terms of materials, colors and timeframes

inzite said:

graydon decollibus!

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THIS!

Carter Hopkins and Bensbites are others I know of

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Nice knife like the green

Tony LaSeur in Virginia does amazing stuff. He just made me 2 gorgeous Wa octagonal handles from some killer Maple, plus he made me a modified Wa handle like the one shown on his Instagram link below for a knife I commissioned him to make for me:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgrYm_nGbW/?hl=en&taken-by=laseurknives

Cheers,
Blair

The picture doesn't do justice to how nice the handle looks. And I think it compliments the look of the K&S kurokumo very nicely.

can i have your stock ones that get removed?