New knife day, and an (almost) complete Hattori KD family

[TB_London]

Although the KD handles look plain, they are really nicely shaped and very comfortable. Plus the fit is seamless.

Dishwasher safe too :justkidding:

 

[a.lber.to]

I wouldn't rehandle them. I quite like linen micarta personally and it isn't like they just threw on a cheap pakkawood handle. I think it can take a beating a bit better than the types of wood that are generally used in rehandling projects. Perhaps rehandle a different knife and see what you think of that if you are considering doing it to the KDs.

Actually, I love ironwood handles, and my Itous have wooden handles. However, given that I keep my house fairly dry, these are a pain to manage, as I regularly have to protect them with Renaissance wax to prevent them from shrinking...
So that's a definite plus for linen micarta in my book!!!

 

[a.lber.to]

Dishwasher safe too :justkidding:

Yup! Just throw those KDs in the basket with the rest of the silverware...

 

[David Metzger]

Really beautiful. You could do a fun pass-around. :bliss: