Work in Progess

[JBroida]

This is a feature on all Shigefusa knives, double or single-beveled. The thickness vary and typically a knife's tang is as thick.

I don't have a good explanation as to why, I would need to ask Shigefusa, but it might have to do with several things:
- Sign of being hand forged
- Balance - extra weight on the tang
- Rigidity at the heel
- Cleaner handle installation - it completely removes marks from drilled pilot holes
- Regional thing - Yoshikane knives exhibit similar construction. Both are Sanjo smiths
M

marko, it seems to be a regional thing. I've seen it from every sanjo trained blacksmith i've seen.

[Craig]

Don't worry M, take your time.

Turns out that's not my knife anymore. I went and ordered an upgrade

[Marko Tsourkan]

Flexibility is a key. Thanks Craig.

[oivind_dahle]

Hot damn!

Some great looking work here Marko. Im impressed
Love the way you have your signature handle.

[JohnnyChance]

Love the way you have your signature handle.

I think that is pretty remarkable. It is just horn, spacer and wood, same as a lot of handles out there. But Markos just have a "look" about them, like you could pick them out of a lineup. Hard to do on something simple.

[Marko Tsourkan]

Some of it is photography, but most is the symmetry and finish. And yes, it is very simple if you think about it. I like to keep things simple and clean if I can.

M

[PierreRodrigue]

Beautiful Marko, as always, you have talent my friend!

Pierre

[Marko Tsourkan]

Beautiful Marko, as always, you have talent my friend!

Pierre

Thanks Pierre -

[Dave Martell]

Marko's handles (and sayas too) have a very distinct look to them and I agree this isn't easy to do with something like this. As always, great looking work Marko.

[Marko Tsourkan]

Marko's handles (and sayas too) have a very distinct look to them and I agree this isn't easy to do with something like this. As always, great looking work Marko.

Thanks Dave. Those sayas are coming, but not as quickly as I would like