I can't say, that was done many years ago when I first got it. If I had to guess i kind of looks like King 800x and a leather belt/chromium oxide job.what was the process for that pretty kasumi/polish on the Takeda?
that does look like King 800x work. it's good.I can't say, that was done many years ago when I first got it. If I had to guess i kind of looks like King 800x and a leather belt/chromium oxide job.
I'd have re-done that handle a long time ago but it's a half-tang (yuck) and the knife is now about 1/2" shorter because it's been used for all of my testing and sharpening demos over the years. Kind of not worth it anymore.Love the Fish handles. That Dojo is screaming for some burl handle work.
Hey Dave, you sideline as a chef, or are you just a blade junkie?
I see what you did there. Nice collection, what usuba is that in your leather roll?which takes the edge off.![]()
I have no idea. I got it in a barter deal a couple of years ago and don't remember what it is. Maybe someone can identify it for me?I see what you did there. Nice collection, what usuba is that in your leather roll?