Anyone ever convert a Japanese blade to a western style handle?
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.Originally Posted by Chef Niloc
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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?
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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.
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.
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
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Just looked at it, it looks more like a suji as the blade road is not wide like on a yanagi
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.
Looks great, Mario -
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