Ombre lacquer / Oak handle ?

[ayumi_ishida]

Considering a 165mm Ginsan Nakiri for the blade ; it has an ombre lacquer oak handle .
Being that I've never owned this type of lacquered handle would like to know if there are any issues such as slipping .
Or other reason(s) to avoid .

 

[ayumi_ishida]

It's the Sakon Ginga Nakiri 165 mm (Oak) @ The Sharp Knife Shop , $150 on Sale

 

[ayumi_ishida]

Same knife re-branded as Ohishi Ginsan w/ Pakkawood handle $169 @ Epicurean Edge

 

[tostadas]

Lacquered handles are very water resistant, but feel basically like plastic. If you don't care for a wood texture feel, then it's perfectly fine.

 

[plantgainz]

Yes they will be very slippery especially when wet.

Weren't you look for a ginsan santoku?

 

[ayumi_ishida]

Yes they will be very slippery especially when wet.

Weren't you look for a ginsan santoku?

I was / am , but the nakiri version popped up for sale .

 

[bsfsu]

I fit and sell those oak handles, they come with a nice basic polish but the shop you are buying your OEM knife from have maybe added the lacquer. Generally they fit the hand nicely and the octagonal lines lock in. They have good grip but with the lacquer them may become a bit slicker.

 

[ayumi_ishida]

I would prefer a Burnt Oak Yaki like this one from With Knives NZ or maybe the Western Pakkawood handle .

 

[plantgainz]

Did you check @JoBone offers at sugi cutlery? He has some tsunehisa ginsan blades you can pair with his great handles

 

[ayumi_ishida]

Did you check @JoBone offers at sugi cutlery? He has some tsunehisa ginsan blades you can pair with his great handles

Thanks , will take a look .

 

[JoBone]

Depending on the oak, the pores can be large. You can rough up a lacquered handle with some steel wood, get down to the beginning of the wood but keep the lacquer in the pores.