Recent content by nugnugs

Hi guys, A few weeks ago I bought a Wusthof 9 inch classic chefs for the hell of it. I also had some scrap leather lying around from the sheath I made for my chinese cleaver. I decided to make a sheath for my Wusthof. I did some experimental techniques. This time, I stippled the leather to...

It's a Kurosaki Shizuku 240 gyuto, outfitted with a handle from James at K&S. I haven't even had a chance to use it yet.

Got this baby in the mail today

I got the Migaki version of the Syousin Chiku from James, it's pretty amazing IMO. Guy makes top notch after market handles too. If you can, go to the showroom before you make a purchase. I'm pretty sure he has some stock not advertised online that may strike your fancy. Sadly I live in the...

Do you have pics? I'm interested in seeing other types of leather sheaths. I got a 240mm Kurosaki coming in the mail, and I have enough material to make another sheath for that. But I thought it to be too blasphemous. I'd definitely be open to having my mind changed.

Thanks! It's all handmade with cheap chinese knock-off tools + a good quality edge beveler. I've been told by the leatherworking community that edge bevelers are the the most important things to increase the fit and finish quality. The scales were done by wetting the leather just a bit, and...

I got this Suien VG-10 a couple years ago. After browsing this forum, I got intrigued by sayas, and I wanted to make a custom saya. However, as I embarked on my journey, I realized that good saya nomis were at least $150, something I was not willing to spend for a one-time project. I switched...

I currently have a Kurosaki Syousin Migaki AS. I suppose it's not so high of a maintenance, but I'm still looking for something that can be neglected.

Oh I messed up... That price is for the stealth though, is the stealth better than the non-stealth version? I figured a bulkier blade = more durable and able to take more abuse, so for my purposes i don't want stealth.

Thank you all. I managed to find a Wusthof half bolster LCB 9 inch for $100. It is to my understanding that the Meridian Elite and the Classic Ikon are very similar, and seeing as how they are respectively $150 and $200, I've elected to purchase the Le Cordon Bleu verson.

Meridian Elite looks good actually. Is there a difference between the Meridian Elite and the Olive Elite, besides the handle?

Thank you all for generating discussion, I'll fill out the questionnaire so we have more to work with. LOCATION What country are you in? USA (nyc) KNIFE TYPE What type of knife are you interested in (e.g., chef’s knife, slicer, boning knife, utility knife, bread knife, paring...

Hello all, I did extensive Google searches last night to try to find this answer, but I'd like to confirm with you guys. A lot of folks who aren't into into knives do not know of these master blacksmiths from Japan who create Japanese knives of superior quality. Many think brands like Shun...

Hi guys, I'm starting to get into leatherworking to make knife sheaths. Materials and tools are coming in next week, and at this current point in time I have exactly 0 experience in the matter (kind of a learn as I go sort of thing). I'm wondering if there are any carcinogenic or any other...

Thank you all for the replies. I didn't think about Korin, as I assumed that they only stock brand knives and I wanted one forged by a renowned bladesmith (Saji, Kurosaki, Takeda, etc.) Perhaps I should really look into the shop. I heard SG2 was considerably harder to sharpen and hone to its...