WTB Cast-Off 210-240mm D Handles

[ashy2classy]

So I think I'm going full circle and coming back to factory D handles for my Toyamas. Let me know if you have any to sell. Thanks!

 

[NotAddictedYet]

If you don't mind sharing, what handles did you go with and what you liked/disliked about them?

 

[Dan-]

I’m with you there. The JNS d handle is ugly at best but with a Japanese-style “pinch” grip, they’re super comfortable, and there’s something right about a humble handle sometimes.

 

[ashy2classy]

If you don't mind sharing, what handles did you go with and what you liked/disliked about them?

My go-to handle guy was Tony LaSeur. I loved the handles he made for me and they felt great. But now that he's no longer doing handles I haven't been able to find something that feels as good as a regular ho D-shaped handle so rather than throwing more money at custom handles I'm gonna go back to the basics.

I'm trying to replace all of my handles to make them the same so that's the main issue. I replaced one of Tony's handles with a new one but it's not the same so I think I'm done trying and going a different direction. It's mostly my OCD that's getting in the way. ;o)

 

[Chicagohawkie]

While I’d never endorse a JNS Ho D, but some of those old Moritaka and Anryu Rosewood D handles were magnificent and well balanced.

 

[SirCutAlot]

You like them fitting for your toyamas only ("slim fit" ) ?

I can ask my handlemaker if he kept the few for toyama and Watanabe i gave him.

He should have way more fat ones (the fitting not the handle), like Shig, and other thick spine workhorses...

SirCutALot

 

[blokey]

I think I left my my old Toyama handle at JKI, maybe you can ask them about it lol.

 

[brimmergj]

Hey, I've got one from my iron clad Watanabe that's just a bit too fat for my tiny hands. It's yours if you want it. Feel free to msg me if you're interested

 

[ashy2classy]

Still looking for more D handles from 210-240mm gyutos. Thanks!

 

[jacobwilder5]

I’m waiting on a few handles and was thinking about potentially swapping the handle on my Toyama 210 nakiri. I’ll let you know if I end up doing it

 

[ashy2classy]

I’m waiting on a few handles and was thinking about potentially swapping the handle on my Toyama 210 nakiri. I’ll let you know if I end up doing it

Thanks!

 

[ashy2classy]

Bump. Hoping to find one or two from smaller gyutos. Thanks!