Custom wa handle - Portfolio & WIP - V2.0
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That was a nice piece of walnut!
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Oh I didn't even put two and two together! Looks amazing, so happy to have a block that came from me on that one!
The triforce is finally reunited! Thanks Ed for the credits and beautiful block Jeremy
HolyDiverScallop
Not too smart, but at least I’m ugly.
Is it something about brass or copper that causes that, or is it any metal? If the metal matters, I wonder if bronze or beryllium copper might be different.
The wood is the component that shrinks and expands permanently with moisture content not the metal (well it does a little too over temperature but around ambient temperatures +-10K you won't be able to measure much change)
Stabilized woods could work good enough i guess?
Stabilized woods could work good enough i guess?
tostadas
Hobbyist / Craftsman
Stabilized woods also will move, but to a lesser extent than unstabilized. Any time you work with materials like metal in combination with wood, you will end up with at least some level of transition between the two.
Uncle Danny
Looking for new ways to blend in
I don’t pop by often enough in this thread, but I am constantly blown away by your dedication to your work.
My only comfort is that we don’t live in the same country - it would cost me a fortune
My only comfort is that we don’t live in the same country - it would cost me a fortune
I just got my Birgersson knives back from the rehandle yesterday. I could not be happier with how they turned out.
Thank you so much, I'm really glad you like them and that everything arrived safely! Have fun with them
Bingo!
Yeah that's the price to pay to combine different material. That's why I'm aiming with heirloom for end cap, plus I find it so aesthetic!
it would cost me a fortune
Thanks man! I really like to make handles and I'm trying my best to develop my technique and to learn new things
From DIY loudspeakers i know there is a technique called shadow gap.
One could mill a groove between the two materials (or simply mill the edges of both elements). That of course assumes the customer is fine with a gap!
I personally would rather have a gap than a "step" between materials if you know what i mean.
Loudspeaker example wirh shadow gap
One could mill a groove between the two materials (or simply mill the edges of both elements). That of course assumes the customer is fine with a gap!
I personally would rather have a gap than a "step" between materials if you know what i mean.
Loudspeaker example wirh shadow gap
A new handle is finish! Teak burl, brass and micarta spacers with a rokkaku hanmaru shape. Simple and elegant! This species of wood is truly awesome.
Damn, I need something like that in my life.
Sweet of you, thanks! Don’t hesitate to write to me if you ever have a project
I love the handle I just finished today. The customer purchased this blade from me and all that was left to do was put on a pair of pants. I suggested copper spacers, Indonesian rosewood and an ebony ferrule. I think it's mission accomplished!
I have to admit that I'm a little jealous and that I would have liked to keep it for myself
I have to admit that I'm a little jealous and that I would have liked to keep it for myself
I love the handle I just finished today. The customer purchased this blade from me and all that was left to do was put on a pair of pants. I suggested copper spacers, Indonesian rosewood and an ebony ferrule. I think it's mission accomplished!
I have to admit that I'm a little jealous and that I would have liked to keep it for myself
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truly stunning combination
Thanks! The other option was a textured copper end cap which could have been really interesting too. The choice was not easy!truly stunning combination
Just thinking about it and trying to visualize, I think the current setup allows the handle to pair well with the cu mai in the blade without interfering with it, if that makes sense. Better visual balance. But that's without seeing the alternative
Damn, my 270 Yorokobi needs a makeover!
I don't think I have enough wood to make a handle of this length
Haha whenever you want!
Absolutely gorgeous work Kasumi! Do you have a website for your shop?
If not appropriate you can PM me. Sorry in advance to any mods, new guy here and I saw he’s a supporting craftsman.
As supporting craftsman you can link to your insty, facey, and whatever they think of next week.
He has a well laid out section for rehandling, including woods.
https://www.julienlabelleaffuteur.c...imit=120&sort_by=created_date&sort_order=desc
https://www.julienlabelleaffuteur.c...imit=120&sort_by=created_date&sort_order=desc
Thanks mc
Speaking of wood, I received some new block today! Weru burl, amboyna burl and spalted tamarind
Loving that spalt!
Nothing beats spalted tamarind IMHOSpeaking of wood, I received some new block today! Weru burl, amboyna burl and spalted tamarind
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