Tsourkan Knives - Gallery

[NO ChoP!]

Your attention to detail shows not only in your craftsmanship, but in your study. Your patience and humbleness will pay off, as these knives are undeniably the new benchmark for all custom makers! Way to raise the bar!

 

[9mmbhp]

I think the lighter/thinner flavor will be the perfect one for me; 52100, 190gr and Shigefusa-/Carter-like grind fits right in between my Tad and DT-ITK 240s.

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

I think the lighter/thinner flavor will be the perfect one for me; 52100, 190gr and Shigefusa-/Carter-like grind fits right in between my Tad and DT-ITK 240s.

I made 3 gyutos in the last few days and they all have different thickness at the spine (will translate into different weight and geometry), but ground to appropriately same convex and thinness near and at the edge.

I have heard many times that spine thickness doesn't matter if the knife is thick at the edge. I never bought entirerly, so now I get to see (test) it myself. The thickest one is 3.17mm over the heel, 2.65mm half way and about 1.90mm 2" from the tip. .005" at the edge with a tiny microbevel. I will have a separate thread on this.

52100 is a great steel. You can bang it agaist the board and it won't chip, so I think extra weight could be beneficial for working it hard.

@nochop - Thanks, Chris -

M

 

[cnochef]

Just beautiful work, Marko! I'm definitely getting in line after Christmas for the next batch.

 

[mr drinky]

Strong work Marko. This is great porn, but for those on the 'Christmas List', it is a striptease act that is almost unbearable

k.

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

I know, and I have to say, as much I as I want, I won't be able to deliver the first 13 orders by Christmas.
I will try to make up with top notch materials, hand finish, basically putting in them (knives) whatever time it takes.
Hope this will make up for missed delivery times.

M

 

[echerub]

I can't speak for the rest of the first group, but for me, I'm okay with the delay. Take your time to get the knives to where you're happy with them.

A big part of the draw for me is that you're a perfectionist and can't help being one Perfectionists take time... that's just a given

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

240mm gyuto in 52100 steel with Arizona Ironwood, cow horn horn and nickel silver spacer handle. 200g.















This one I took yesterday in dim light.
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[bcrano]

Wow Marko that's a beautiful knife. It's so meticulous. Congrats.

 

[MadMel]

Arh!! More porn!!! Imma aim for one of these by next x'mas :saythat:

 

[Dave Martell]

Beautiful handle combo! :thumbsup:

 

[Kyle]

That is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Beautiful work, Marko.

 

[mr drinky]

Marko, no fair stacking a super sexy knife on a hot cutting board. I like my porn soft core, thank you.

k.

 

[chazmtb]

Guys and Gals,

Marko's knife, the one with Gidgee/horn D hande is even more beautiful in person than what you see in the pictures. M's attention to detail is superb!

 

[hien]

very prettyyy... if i have it i probably not gonna use it lolz

 

[Johnny.B.Good]

Marko, no fair stacking a super sexy knife on a hot cutting board. I like my porn soft core, thank you.

:rofl2:

 

[Cipcich]

Guys and Gals,

Marko's knife, the one with Gidgee/horn D hande is even more beautiful in person than what you see in the pictures. M's attention to detail is superb!

You do realize that sending you that knife was part of a diabolical plot? Like, "Here kid, the first hit is free . . "

 

[chazmtb]

Yes, he got me. The free trial became an order of 2.

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

I haven't completed your order for( customizing your Shiges) for over a year.
You could have asked for 4, and I would have said OK.

 

[chazmtb]

Don't worry, good things come to those who wait.

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

D handle in Redwood burl, buffalo horn, nickel silver spacer. 225mm gyuto in AEB-L.

 

[Lucretia]

Now I have to go find a towel to wipe up the drool...

BEAUTIFUL!

 

[99Limited]

Would love to have this knife. Perfect length, great steel and your beautiful handle work. Maybe some day.

 

[AFKitchenknivesguy]

Marko, when you get a chance shoot me a PM. Your box is full. Love your work!

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

225mm gyuto
180mm gyuto
165mm petty

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

 

[Johnny.B.Good]

That will be a fun box for someone to open.

Beautiful.

 

[heirkb]

Damn, those look awesome. I usually like darker handles, but that middle handle is really nice.

 

[WillC]

Lovely, you have been very productive recently, looks like its all coming together.:nunchucks:

 

[Marko Tsourkan]

Yes, but only recently. I really need to get my act together. People are too nice here.
I am just clearing my custom order back log from a year ago.


M