Handle convert?

**Chef Niloc** · 03-11-2011, 02:46 AM

Anyone ever convert a Japanese blade to a western style handle?

**Marko Tsourkan** · 03-11-2011, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Chef Niloc

Anyone ever convert a Japanese blade to a western style handle?

Haven't seen one, but it is possible. The handle would be a hidden tang handle, similar how Hoss does on his Western gyuto and custom orders.

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**RRLOVER** · 03-11-2011, 07:57 AM

If there is a machi on the tang it will look nicer and make the job easier.Like marko said,Hoss's handles are hidden tang.Hey! that does sound like a cool project do you mind if i steal it?

**Chef Niloc** · 03-11-2011, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by RRLOVER

If there is a machi on the tang it will look nicer and make the job easier.Like marko said,Hoss's handles are hidden tang.Hey! that does sound like a cool project do you mind if i steal it?

Have fun

I want a single bevel yanagi with a western handle.

**JohnnyChance** · 03-11-2011, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Chef Niloc

Have fun

I want a single bevel yanagi with a western handle.

Butch has been making some single bevel yanagis and has really nice western handles. Maybe he can do both in one project for ya.

**Chef Niloc** · 03-11-2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyChance

Butch has been making some single bevel yanagis and has really nice western handles. Maybe he can do both in one project for ya.

I think he has me on a list for one, but it's been a few years. Thought it might be easer/ quicker to just rehandle one I have.

**ThEoRy** · 03-12-2011, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chef Niloc

Have fun

I want a single bevel yanagi with a western handle.

Itou has some on jck. They are labled as Mr Itou slicer single bevel edge designed for right hander. Though I wish there were more angles on the picture like maybe spine and choil and the bevel side. http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/Page3.html

**Chef Niloc** · 03-12-2011, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by ThEoRy

Itou has some on jck. They are labled as Mr Itou slicer single bevel edge designed for right hander. Though I wish there were more angles on the picture like maybe spine and choil and the bevel side. http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/Page3.html

Just looked at it, it looks more like a suji as the blade road is not wide like on a yanagi

**RRLOVER** · 03-15-2011, 06:56 PM

Here's a Wa to Yo conversion on my Tad.This is a Hoss inspired hidden tang,and my first attempt at a hidden tang.The wood is ironwood burl and a brass bolster.

**Marko Tsourkan** · 03-15-2011, 08:39 PM

Looks great, Mario -

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