Handles, Conversions, and other Stuff

[Burl Source]

I like the birch & bog oak.

 

[NO ChoP!]

Ooh, that's my Russian beauty! I've always been a sucker for a Russian accent....

 

[kalaeb]

Dang, the last couple have been some of my favorites, the ironwood and the birch/bog oak....spectacular!

 

[Johnny.B.Good]

First time I've seen that birch used; looks great, Mike!

 

[mhenry]

On the blades

 

[brainsausage]

Looks great Mike. Nice work as always.

 

[NO ChoP!]

Yowzers, she looks good! Glad you kept the machi long...

 

[mhenry]

Wouldn't ever get rid of that long machi! You are gonna really like the Birch it's much better in person.

Yowzers, she looks good! Glad you kept the machi long...

 

[tomsch]

I have a vintage cleaver collection of about 16 that includes two >30" beef splitters. I was out in the garage cleaning up and realized that I have a Forgecraft cleaver in great condition. Now seeing these pictures makes me want to think about how amazing this knife could look!!!

 

[don]

Huckleberry handle is wild in a very good way. Like a jackal. Nicely done, Mike.

 

[mhenry]

Here is one for Knerds pay it foward. 8" Forge with Koa & Buckeye a design that I stole from Mike D. I moved the Machi up about 5mm to give a little more clearance, rounded the spine, choil, and just did a quick polish on the blade. Thanks Chris for letting me participate in this.

 

[sachem allison]

Very nice. One day, I'll be able to use mine.lol

 

[Miles]

Very nice Mike!

 

[Burl Source]

I really like the Forgecraft.
Beautiful work Mike.

 

[quantumcloud509]

VVN!

 

[chinacats]

Very nice! Great cause as well!

Cheers!

 

[tomsch]

That Forgecraft is very nice. I have an 8" also that I'm cleaning up this weekend. Was going to stick to the original handle since it is in great shape but the rehandles just look so amazing!

 

[knyfeknerd]

Freakin' beautiful Mike. It's hard to believe that's the same knife. Your finishing touches on the blade are almost as impressive as the handle work.
I am impressed by the Forgecraft chef I got from Lefty a while back. They are surprisingly good knives. I use mine almost every day.
This blade was originally donated by Turbochef. I think he might be wanting this baby back now!

 

[mhenry]

I have had these two roughed out blanks sitting around for a while, now I have the chance to use one. Which one do you guy's/girl's prefer for Knerds cleaver PIF?

1-Amboyna/Spalted Maple Burl
2-Dyed Redwood/Buckeye

 

[kalaeb]

Amboyna/Spalted maple burl hands down.

 

[Burl Source]

Amboyna/Spalted maple burl hands down.

I agree with Matt

 

[cclin]

#2-Dyed Redwood/Buckeye

 

[markk]

Amboyna/Spalted maple burl gets my vote

 

[brainsausage]

More partial to the buckeye myself...

 

[daveb]

Another for the Amboyna/Spalted maple burl.

The buckeye would look better on my cleaver...

 

[Johnny.B.Good]

Amboyna/Spalted maple burl hands down.

I'm not as certain, but this would be my choice too.

 

[knyfeknerd]

Let's mod this one to accommodate both. Just do some removable rivets that lock and unlock. One day one handle, another handle the next.
They both look great. I guess I'm leaning toward the buckeye.

 

[Burl Source]

Mike,
You need to invent some sort of easily changeable handle.
Maybe something with a strong magnet hidden inside.
Have all your handles in a display, then "I feel like the buckeye handle today".
and put it on the knife you are going to use.

If it becomes a big success, ....we're partners........right?

 

[NO ChoP!]

For that cleaver, buckeye. Overall the maple....

 

[mhenry]

Looks like the Maple wins 5 to 4 votes. I am going to try to have this on the knife tonight. Thanks