Handles, Conversions, and other Stuff

[Von blewitt]

Every time you update this thread Mike I get excited and think its going to be my knife it's killing me!

 

[bkultra]

Mike i seen that alot of knives has the tang exposed like that. whats the point of it?

Machi gap:

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/13481-A-note-on-machi-gaps

 

[Mr.Magnus]

Thanks for link BK

 

[mhenry]

Thanks that saved me some typing. Magnus do you like the look?

Thanks for link BK

 

[Mr.Magnus]

Love the handle mike. the horn is a perfect match with amboyna and the color goes very well with the steel. i cant say i like the machi gap thing. it might feel better in hand but in looks its a - for me.

 

[mhenry]

I am in search of some yellow/goldish reconstituted stone know any sources?

I have never seen yellow composite stone. This copal amber is cool and the yellow is not too bright, and in your face.

 

[Mr.Magnus]

I have never seen yellow composite stone. This copal amber is cool and the yellow is not too bright, and in your face.

cool kinda has a muskox feeling to it.

 

[cookinstuff]

That looks really cool, ya kind of like musk ox or even a tulip, will be nice to see shaped out and on a knife. Btw that sapwood amboyna looks great, looks like the one you did for me with the ironwood ferrule on my gengetsu, it's holding up great!

 

[mhenry]

This is some nice damascus

 

[Von blewitt]

Awesome Mike!!!

 

[HHH Knives]

Rosewood and Buffalo horn dress that blade up PERFECTLY!

 

[mametaro]

Thank you Mike. Got the package this morning and went to town with a few of them. Great feel in hand as always and they look great! Also think you might have sent an extra piece back? I can send it back anytime soon unless you don't need it then will send it with the next few knives. Thanks again!

 

[metromaxi]

very!

 

[metromaxi]

interestingly

 

[mhenry]

Finally something to show off. Chef this is when you tell me you like it?

 

[Chefu]

Finally something to show off. Chef this is when you tell me you like it?

Mike, it's more beautiful than I even expected. I love it!!

 

[Bill13]

Mike that is amazing burl! That is exactly what I am looking for. I will pm you to get an idea of cost.

 

[daveb]

Looks like you've retained your touch with butts.

 

[don]

Awesome, Mike.

 

[mhenry]

Just playing around out in the shop today. I have always wanted to try a barrel shaped handle. I also wanted to retain the things I find kinda endearing about the stock CCK handles. The barrel shape the exposed and bent over tang at the end (I got to work on that). Let me know what you think? I also don't need another CCK, so if anyone wants this one I just want the cost of materials and the blade so $100.00 will cover it
Thanks

 

[don]

I don't need another cleaver, but I want. Ugh... Someone please buy this.

 

[knyfeknerd]

I love it Mike. Is the handle shorter than the original? Or did you bend the tang, slide off the handle and slide on the new?

 

[mhenry]

Someone claimed it already!!

 

[mhenry]

Hey Chris, I took the handle off with a chisel, then straightened the tang. The new handle is the same length.

I love it Mike. Is the handle shorter than the original? Or did you bend the tang, slide off the handle and slide on the new?

 

[mhenry]

Christmas handle

 

[Mauro]

I can't believe that's my knife. Thanks Mike!!

 

[Brad Gibson]

is it a tojiro itk petty?

 

[Mauro]

Yes, good eye. It was my first carbon steel knife. After sharpening it the first time I am hooked and a year later have a serious knife problem.

 

[mhenry]

Shig!

 

[Bill13]

Mike,

That is fantastic! What is the spacer, and wood?