D. Martell Hiromoto Re-Handle Group Buy #4 Status

[Dave Martell]

I really do need to find out who sharpens her knives. :biggrin2:

 

[unkajonet]

Now, when you say that, do you mean sharpen her knives, or sharpen her knives?:evilgrin:

 

[SpikeC]

It means that their wireless is down!

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Sean (3) - All handles shaped but need finishing. Then etching & sharpening of knives.

Richard - Scales mounted & in vise/clamps for curing

Steven - On Hold for knife from Japan

David (2) - On Hold for knife from Japan


*Just heard from Japan on the missing knives. Hiromoto will have them available to ship in approximately 10 days time. This is going way outside of the original estimates, sorry about this guys.

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Sean (3) - 2 handles done - 1 is kicking my ass. Then etching & sharpening of knives.

Richard - Scales mounted & in vise/clamps for curing

Steven - On Hold for knife from Japan

David (2) - On Hold for knife from Japan

 

[SpikeC]

Status>

Sean (3) - 2 handles done - 1 is kicking my ass.

Pictures????

 

[Dave Martell]

Maybe tomorrow if things go good.

 

[Jim]

What does it mean when you go in the house and the kids can't remember who you are?

Wrong house?

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Sean (3) - DONE

Richard - Scales mounted & in vise/clamps for curing

Steven - On Hold for knife from Japan

David (2) - On Hold for knife from Japan

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Richard - 98%

Steven - On Hold for knife from Japan

David (2) - On Hold for knife from Japan

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Richard - DONE

Steven - On Hold for knife from Japan

David (2) - On Hold for knife from Japan

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Steven - Knife shipping from Japan!

David (2) - Knives shipping from Japan!


Thanks for your patience guys, I really appreciate it.

 

[Dave Martell]

All Marko sayas/pins owed are packed and shipping out on Monday morning!

 

[JohnnyChance]

All Marko sayas/pins owed are packed and shipping out on Monday morning!

Mine came in today. Looks great. Just a tad better than my cardboard and gorilla tape one anyway.

I have some "Boos Mystery Oil" for cutting boards that I use on some of my knife handles when they get a little dry. Can I use it on this as well for some protection against the rigors of my kitchen and knife bag?

 

[Dave Martell]

Looking good! I'll let Marko answer the oil question.

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Steven - Prepping scales

David (2) - Please contact me to select wood

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

Looking good! I'll let Marko answer the oil question.

Yes, anything that would give it a bit of water repellent would work. I used regular beexwax/min. oil mixture

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Steven - Handle Mounted - in vise/clamps

David (2) - Prepping Scales

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Steven - 95% Done (handle kicking Dave's ass)

David (2) - Scales Prepped

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

Steven - Done (Shipping on Monday)

David (2) - Handles Mounted - in vise/clamps for curing

 

[Dave Martell]

Status>

David (2) - DONE!!!!!!

The end of the 4th and finally Hiromoto group buy has come - finally!!! Ten long months and a hell of a lot of handles. Thanks everyone.

 

[SpikeC]

So the next group buy is ready to start??

 

[apicius9]

It's not done before we see any pictures here anyway...

Stefan

 

[Dave Martell]

So the next group buy is ready to start??

No!!!!

 

[Dave Martell]

It's not done before we see any pictures here anyway...

Stefan

Tomorrow!!

 

[Dave Martell]

Here ya go....

 

[stereo.pete]

I absolutely love the look of the etched Hiromotos. One day I'll send mine back to you Dave but I've been having too much fun with it lately. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity with your group buys.

 

[Potato42]

OOOooooohhhhhh pretty! Almost makes me wish I didn't already have one

 

[Dave Martell]

Thanks guys, they were fun to do.

 

[stevenkelby]

My 240 arrived last week, thanks Dave, it's gorgeous and I'm VERY happy with it. The handle fills the hand well, it's easy to get a solid confident grip on it, and it's so well balanced and light weight that it makes short weight of a bag of onions

Here's a few shots of the whole Japanese family, they've all had almost daily use:

I'd love a Kauri handle on the Misono, let me know if you're keen Dave