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  1. Wolund

    SOLD (Price Drop) Evan Antzenberger 245 B2 honyaki gyuto

    Hi all, I’d like to offer this Evan Antzenberger 245mm blue #2 honyaki workhorse gyuto. Type: honyaki Steel: blue #2 Heel to tip length: 245mm Height at heel: 59mm Weight: 327g Finish: full polish Handle: mono d-shaped Ebony with bright sapwood eye and subtle flame pattern Sad to see this one...
  2. KasumiJLA

    Custom wa handle - Portfolio & WIP - V2.0

    My work has evolved greatly since the creation of my first thread about my customized handles. So I decided to update my portfolio to give a breath of fresh air! I am now much more equipped and I have a nice selection of wood and various materials such as brass, nickel, synthetic opal, carbon...
  3. KasumiJLA

    SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Honyaki Gyuto, Sheffcut steel, 205mm, 65HRC - Hand polish & custom handle

    The second honyaki knife from the collaboration between me and Matt Sicard for is now available! The blade This time we went with our favorite model, the gyuto. A slightly shorter blade with 205mm of cutting edge; just enough to feel virile without depriving others of being able to use it...
  4. Martyfish

    Martyfish's Knife Makeovers (Thinning, Refinishing and Handle Making)

    I wanted to create a new thread just to make it a bit clearer that I am posting knife related content instead of operating a dodgy beauty salon 😅 The previous thread, named 'Martyfish's Makeovers', which this is a continuation of, can be found here if anyone is interested...
  5. KasumiJLA

    Need your opinion for handle design - Choose your favourite in this poll 🤓

    I'm starting a new design because I recently started using brass and I really love the visual! So I need you, dear cutlery experts, to give me your very personal opinion. You can simply vote, but if you have the time to write to me why your choice fell on a particular design, that would be...
  6. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom hexagonal wa handle - Stabilized myrtle burl & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This handle was created for a length of 180 to 210mm. There is a nice tint of red color at the start of the neck, hence the red spacers. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Myrtle burl stabilized & ebony ring Shape - Hexagonal...
  7. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - Buckeye burl stabilized, curly maple and pomelle sapele

    New handle is up for grab! This handle was created for a length of 240mm but will be ideal between 220~250. There is a beautiful wave effect in the wood in both Buckeye and Curly Maple. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 105$CAD + shipping Material - Buckeye burl stabilized, curly...
  8. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - stabilized spalted maple, cocobolo & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This one is ideal for a gyuto of 240mm but can be nice between 220~250mm. This spalted maple is really unique and have a lot of details. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Stabilized spalted maple, cocobolo & ebony Shape -...
  9. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - Stabilized maple burl & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This one is ideal for a gyuto of 240mm but can be nice between 220~250mm. This maple burl is really beautiful and this is one of my most beautiful handles that I have made so far. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Stabilized...
  10. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom hexagonal wa handle - Walnut, spalted maple burl ring & micarta spacers

    New handle is up for grab! This one is suitable for a santoku, nakiri or gyuto between 165~210mm. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 73$CAD + shipping Material - Walnut, spalted maple burl ring & micarta spacers Shape - Hexagonal Height [front to back] - 22,9 to 25,7 Width [front to...
  11. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom made wa handle - Roasted oak, stabilized buckeye burl & micarta

    Hi guys! This is a custom handmade wa handle that is suitable for santoku, gyuto or nakiri knives with a length ranging from 165mm to 210mm. This handle have a slightly taper shape from front to back, which creates a really pleasant and well-balanced use. The heptagonal shape offers a natural...
  12. Martyfish

    Martyfish's Makeovers

    One of my hobbies is knife modifications and I wanted to create this thread as a centralised location where I can post all of my knife related content. A bit about me - I enjoy cooking and got tired of supermarket knives a few years ago, which lead to me purchasing my first high end knife, and...
  13. KasumiJLA

    Custom wa handle - Gallery of my creations

    Hi there 👋 I've been wanting to make this project a reality for more than two years and I finally found the time and the energy to do it. Very happy to share with you my future creations! Let's start with the first one: Material - Curly maple & black palm ring Diameter - 18,5 x 24 x 134...
  14. MSicardCutlery

    SOLD Stabilized Maple Burl Wa handle

    Hello all, I'm halfway through stabilizing about 10lbs of maple burl destined to become handles. I cured the first half yesterday and could resist making one right away. This handle is 123mm long, 18mm X 21mm at the top tapering from 22mm X 24mm at the bottom. The handle has been oil finished...
  15. B

    WTT Takamura Uchigumo 210mm for Takamura Hana 180/210mm

    Hi All, Looking to trade knife purchased from below thread to a wa handled version: https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/a-bunch-of-japanese-knives-kato-suji-270-takamura-uchigomo-210-toyama-damascus-270-migoto-white-1-240.64016/#post-979737 Great seller, knife as described Purchased...
  16. MSicardCutlery

    WTS 4x Wa Handles: Leopardwood-Bloodwood-Purpleheart-Bocote

    Hello All, Here are some new handles in exotic woods. Of these I've only ever worked with purple heart up until now so it was an interesting experience to say the least getting a feel for the others (Bocote smells vaguely of pickles when you cut and sand it). They're all on the heavier side as...
  17. MSicardCutlery

    WTS 6x Wa Handles-Oak-Cherry-Maple

    Hello all Here's the remainder of the batch of handles I posted yesterday. I have 3 in cherry, 2 in red oak, and 1 in maple with some light figuring. They've all be sanded to 320 grit, oil finished, and buffed. In order of appearance left to right: (Type of wood, length, measurements at...
  18. J

    SOLD Fujiwara maboroshi nakiri 165mm 375 USD custom wa handle (EU)

    Price drop 300 USD Selling a fujiwara maboroshi nakiri 165mm. The handle is made by @letshandlethis And the nakiri just came back from spa treatment @sheffield_sharpening_shed The nakiri is better than new. Thinned and spine and choil rounded. The kasumi finish makes it super sexy😅 Looking...
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