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Absolutely love that handle!
Sweet Saya's Tom. So your making Saya's for Rulers there days. Getting ahead of the market huh?
Awesome, I could use a Saya for my iphone 5, or should I just wait until the 6 comes out?
Awesome, I could use a Saya for my iphone 5, or should I just wait until the 6 comes out?
"Thought you might wonder if I still do anything"
What's the last one?
What's the last one?
The last one is a project that I'm still working on (finished up the handle this morning). It will have a matching saya, and be more or less cleaned up, with a proper polish on the blade road. Here's another pic:
I can't tell if the pics are fuzzy or not, but they shouldn't be. Meh.
Oh, and it's a vintage Masamoto Deba for my boy Jamie. I'll be doing a takobiki of his, as well, to match.
Thanks. Really like the look as it is now (i.e., unpolished) and with that handle (though its shape makes me wonder how comfortable it is -- but you're the expert). Qhat I'd call somewhat rustic. If Jamie decides he doesn't like it, please ask him to send me a PM. (After Cohen also declines it, I suppose. :laugh: )
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what gyuto is this with this beautiful octagonal handle with blonde ferrule? like the sayas too! 
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Nice job, Tom! Is that walnut?
Another little update, for anyone who is curious/interested.
A couple weeks ago, I was the feature of a National (International, but Canadian-made) ad that will be airing on December 1st, on a television, or computer near you. Ketel One Vodka decided I was an interesting choice as one of five craftsmen for the "One Craft" campaign. It was an absolute honour, and a blast to shoot. They basically followed me around for the day as I made a saya, and made a handle for, and rehandled a Tanaka gyuto. I'm still shocked that they contacted me, then chose me, and I was absolutely humbled by the whole process.
Here are two "sneak peek" pictures of the ad, which will be hitting the air soon:
Here I am inspecting the grind work on the saya.
Fitting up the new handle on the Tanaka.
Also, I've been insanely busy with buying (and hopefully selling) our house(s). This means a brand new, designated workshop for McLean Customs, and a house to grow into with our growing family. We are sad to be leaving our wonderful home, but thrilled at the prospect of what this new one will bring. It is in the area that we have always had our sights set on, and is much better suited for the direction we are going in. Needless to say, we are in love with the new place. I should also thank my good friend Pierre Rodrigue for being an awesome resource throughout the process. You are and likely always will be a terrific sounding board and mentor.
Lastly, I've managed to get some work done, in and around all of this, with these two pieces being my most recent. These two handles are from the same tree, and will be going on some beautiful old Masamotos that were made together, the same day (over 12 years ago). I really like how they turned out.
Thanks for reading. I know that a lot of this craziness is due, in part, to you guys. You rock!
A couple weeks ago, I was the feature of a National (International, but Canadian-made) ad that will be airing on December 1st, on a television, or computer near you. Ketel One Vodka decided I was an interesting choice as one of five craftsmen for the "One Craft" campaign. It was an absolute honour, and a blast to shoot. They basically followed me around for the day as I made a saya, and made a handle for, and rehandled a Tanaka gyuto. I'm still shocked that they contacted me, then chose me, and I was absolutely humbled by the whole process.
Here are two "sneak peek" pictures of the ad, which will be hitting the air soon:
Here I am inspecting the grind work on the saya.
Fitting up the new handle on the Tanaka.
Also, I've been insanely busy with buying (and hopefully selling) our house(s). This means a brand new, designated workshop for McLean Customs, and a house to grow into with our growing family. We are sad to be leaving our wonderful home, but thrilled at the prospect of what this new one will bring. It is in the area that we have always had our sights set on, and is much better suited for the direction we are going in. Needless to say, we are in love with the new place. I should also thank my good friend Pierre Rodrigue for being an awesome resource throughout the process. You are and likely always will be a terrific sounding board and mentor.
Lastly, I've managed to get some work done, in and around all of this, with these two pieces being my most recent. These two handles are from the same tree, and will be going on some beautiful old Masamotos that were made together, the same day (over 12 years ago). I really like how they turned out.
Thanks for reading.
I know that a lot of this craziness is due, in part, to you guys. You rock!
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Awesome, Tom!
Congratulations! Well deserved recognition.
Will be interesting to see what the additional exposure does for your business.
Will be interesting to see what the additional exposure does for your business.
Thanks for sharing Tom. Congrats to you and your growing family
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Very nice, Tom! And congrats on the impending move to a new home!
