SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Santoku, AEB-L, Migaki, 170mm, 64HRC, Custom handle

[KasumiJLA]

Here is the latest collaboration with my Canadian colleague Matt Sicard!

The blade
I ordered Matt 6 Santoku and I wanted a stainless steel capable of giving it in the kitchen in terms of performance and we agreed to choose AEB-L. Matt really like to make laser grind and believe me this one is precisely in that category. The blade is very thin and despite its short length, working with it is pleasant. I kept one for myself and after two weeks of use, I'm still pleasantly surprised by the performance. Matt managed to push the HRC to 64, which is a very nice balance for the performance and toughness of this steel. The Migaki finish is from Matt, I was not involved this time for the polishing!

The handle
The wood I chose is curly maple and it really shines! It's really nice to see the waves forming with the change of light. I combined everything with an ebony separator and a stabilized zebra wood ferrule. The shape is rokkaku hanmaru, oval below with three angles on top. The balance point is just after the ferrule and it is ideal for a pinch grip. It's honestly a handle that I have a lot of pleasure looking at and I'm very happy to be able to offer this one.








Specs
Maker - @MSicardCutlery
Shape - Santoku
Steel - AEB-L
Construction - Monosteel
Hrc - ~64
Cutting edge - Naniwa 1k, Naniwa 3k

Dimensions & weight
Cutting edge lenght - 170mm
Total blade length -190mm
Total knife length - 318mm
Heel height - 50,1mm
Spine thickness - Heel 1,8mm | Mid 1,8mm | Tip 0,40mm
Blade weight - 72g
Total weight with handle - 130g
Balancing point - Right at the ferrule

Handle
Maker - Julien Labelle Affûteur (KasumiJLA)
Material - Stabilized black curly maple, ebony spacer and stabilized zebra wood ferrule
Shape - Rokkaku hanmaru
Lenght - 132,7mm
Weight - 58g
Finition - 800 grit, linseed oil

Buying and shipping
Price - 280$USD | 375$CAD | 256€
Canada - Shipping is 20$CAD, knife 100% insured. Tracking number provided.
USA - Shipping is around 20$USD (depending on the region), knife 100% insured. Tracking number provided.
Europe - First 20$cad is covered, buyer pay the insurance. Tracking number provided.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Holy cow that is an absolutely amazing deal!

Among my multiple MSC knives is one in Matt's AEB-L and it is excellent. That handle is gorgeous and a makes a great all around package.

Incredibly tempted.

 

[KasumiJLA]

This knife is currently reserved

 

[Gshep91]

This knife is currently reserved

If today was pay day instead of Friday, I’d have jumped on it.
Beautiful work by both of you.

 

[KasumiJLA]

SOLD! Thank you to everyone who wrote to me and showed interest!

 

[cwk.v]

I know this knife sold, but I just wanted to give a massive props to both a great knife maker and also a great handle maker. Whoever's going to get this is going to absolutely love it!

 

[pitted_soul]

I know this knife sold, but I just wanted to give a massive props to both a great knife maker and also a great handle maker. Whoever's going to get this is going to absolutely love it!

I do absolutely love it!! He was great to work with and communicate on top of it all. He sent some amazing maple treats along with it. And by 'it' I mean that amazing piece. Every detail is perfect. I knew, being the first knife of their full collaboration, that they would knock it out of the park and leave no detail overlooked. Probably on the level of an entry for a knifemaker getting their J.S. or M.S., I imagined him looking over and over, polishing everything and leaving nothing to chance. I imagine that because that's exactly how amazing it looks in person. I used it sparingly but have been slowly integrating it more and more. That polish was just so damn gorgeous, I do not think it could be any better, literally. I didn't take any pictures because he also knocked that out of the park. This guy must piss excellence but there wasn't any aspect that was found wanting.

 

[pitted_soul]

I was not paying total attention here, Sorry. This was another collaboration of theirs. I am sure this one is even more special.

 

[KasumiJLA]

I know this knife sold, but I just wanted to give a massive props to both a great knife maker and also a great handle maker. Whoever's going to get this is going to absolutely love it!

Thank you so much man, it's REALLY appreciated coming from you! Cheers

I do absolutely love it!! He was great to work with and communicate on top of it all. He sent some amazing maple treats along with it. And by 'it' I mean that amazing piece. Every detail is perfect. I knew, being the first knife of their full collaboration, that they would knock it out of the park and leave no detail overlooked. Probably on the level of an entry for a knifemaker getting their J.S. or M.S., I imagined him looking over and over, polishing everything and leaving nothing to chance. I imagine that because that's exactly how amazing it looks in person. I used it sparingly but have been slowly integrating it more and more. That polish was just so damn gorgeous, I do not think it could be any better, literally. I didn't take any pictures because he also knocked that out of the park. This guy must piss excellence but there wasn't any aspect that was found wanting.

Wow man, ok I wasn't ready for that! Honestly my greatest pride is that you are happy with your knife, it sounds cliché, but it's completely true. I appreciated every words and thank you so much! Thank you

P.S. I don't care about my girlfriend's reaction, but this message will be framed on top of my toilet so she knows that I can piss excellence