For Sale - Martell 180mm Wa Nakiri
This is only the second octagonal handle I've made to completion but it's the first for a Martell knife. I actually started construction of this handle a long time ago but put it aside as I was nervous about being able to shape it as I wanted to. I always knew that I could cut the angles in correctly but I wanted to also taper the handle in all directions/facets (as I like this over the typical broom stick block look) and this was what stopped me from trying. Well, I finally said what the hell and dove in and tried it "free hand" (vs using a table/disc sander for the angles) working on my belt sander and then finished by hand sanding on a reference plate. The result is nearly perfect flat mirror like bevels with (as planned) tapers in all directions. To say that I'm pleased with the results would be an understatement! I see more of these in my future. :spiteful:
The wood used for the handle is presentation grade Hawaiian Mango. I'm usually not a fan of using mango because most of what I've got in the past has been punky soft but this block was the opposite - hard/dense/stable and was a joy to work with.
The blade has been ground convex yet is very thin above the edge to the mid-point, it should cut great. The profile has plenty of height for proper knuckle clearance. The steel used is CPM-154, a powdered stainless steel, that is very tough providing great edge retention, and ease of sharpening.
This nakiri will surely put a smile on your face. :wink:
Stats...
Model - Nakiri
Blade Length - 180mm
Steel - CPM-154 (powdered stainless steel)
Hardness - Rc 61-62 (with cryo)
Height (at heel) - 58mm
Handle - Wa (octagonal)
Handle Materials - Presentation grade Hawaiian Mango & streaked buffalo horn spacer
Price - $575
Shipping - Included in USA/International - will split cost with buyer
Please contact through PM or email if interested in purchasing.
Thanks,
Dave
This is only the second octagonal handle I've made to completion but it's the first for a Martell knife. I actually started construction of this handle a long time ago but put it aside as I was nervous about being able to shape it as I wanted to. I always knew that I could cut the angles in correctly but I wanted to also taper the handle in all directions/facets (as I like this over the typical broom stick block look) and this was what stopped me from trying. Well, I finally said what the hell and dove in and tried it "free hand" (vs using a table/disc sander for the angles) working on my belt sander and then finished by hand sanding on a reference plate. The result is nearly perfect flat mirror like bevels with (as planned) tapers in all directions. To say that I'm pleased with the results would be an understatement! I see more of these in my future. :spiteful:
The wood used for the handle is presentation grade Hawaiian Mango. I'm usually not a fan of using mango because most of what I've got in the past has been punky soft but this block was the opposite - hard/dense/stable and was a joy to work with.
The blade has been ground convex yet is very thin above the edge to the mid-point, it should cut great. The profile has plenty of height for proper knuckle clearance. The steel used is CPM-154, a powdered stainless steel, that is very tough providing great edge retention, and ease of sharpening.
This nakiri will surely put a smile on your face. :wink:
Stats...
Model - Nakiri
Blade Length - 180mm
Steel - CPM-154 (powdered stainless steel)
Hardness - Rc 61-62 (with cryo)
Height (at heel) - 58mm
Handle - Wa (octagonal)
Handle Materials - Presentation grade Hawaiian Mango & streaked buffalo horn spacer
Price - $575
Shipping - Included in USA/International - will split cost with buyer
Please contact through PM or email if interested in purchasing.
Thanks,
Dave