Rehandled Masamoto KS - photos?

[Stratguy]

Some seem to think that the handle is not up to snuff on the KS, and I'm curious as to how it looks with a different handle. I've searched the web for photos of rehandled Masamotos, but I'm coming up empty. If you have any photos, please post.

Thanks

 

[Elliot]

I actually don’t mind KS handles, but I bought one off BST and it was cracked. Attached is what I did.

 

[Stratguy]

That looks really nice. I'm thinking of picking one up, and D-shaped handles have never really appealed to me. Thanks for posting that.

 

[Hbeernink]

KS

• Hbeernink
• Jul 3, 2019

Burnt chestnut octagonal on my 270.

 

[Stratguy]

That burnt chestnut looks awesome. Wasn't sure how the rustic vibe would work with that blade, but it's a winner.

 

[HRC_64]

The KS stock handle...its slightly short vs the emoto...but it works well in use IMHO

Another option for KS handles is Marko, IIRC BK ultra has a Marko handle on his Honyaki
Since Marko is familar enough with the stock KS and its profile and properties
he'd probably be a good person to reach out to if you want a new handle.

If you rehandle your KS take care to take don't shrink the emoto or you'll alter the balance or handling,
ie, either the balance will shift or the counterweight/inerial mass will be in a different place.

Its possibel to maybe improve the KS handle, but the stock knife is 'balanced' absurdly well...

 

[Stratguy]

Thanks HRC, that's excellent advice. I think I'll keep it as is, but if the urge arises, it appears that Marco would be the way to go. I was just on his site - absolutely stunning work.

 

[Bensbites]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmo_k5WFJ7U/?igshid=1gkk1aby63dou

Old growth redwood, love it!

 

[Stratguy]

That looks great as well. Keep them coming!

 

[rob]

 

[cheflife15]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8ZCgQBiNj/?igshid=hbuamto9ocd1

 

[Stonetherapy]

@Raleighcook15 has that one been thinned behind the edge, or is that a trick of the lighting?

 

[cheflife15]

@Raleighcook15 has that one been thinned behind the edge, or is that a trick of the lighting?

Lighting. Hasnt been sharpened yet

 

[Stonetherapy]

Haha, I am seeing things! Nice handle, suits the blade imo.

 

[bkultra]

BK ultra has a Marko handle on his Honyaki
Since Marko is familar enough with the stock KS and its profile and properties
he'd probably be a good person to reach out to if you want a new handle.

 

[Jville]

i thought the ks handle was fine and agree with Hrc about the balance... perfect imo.

 

[bahamaroot]

Still have the original handle on mine after 7 years. If it ain't broke....

 

[NO ChoP!]

An old Mike Henry in birch burl and bog oak.

 

[Michi]

I just picked this up yesterday from Bart (@nicestslice). Amboyna burl and African Blackwood:

 

[panda]

dont rehandle a ks, it looks stupid unless the maker does the proper dimensions. i have only seem marko do it justice..

 

[Stratguy]

I actually sent mine to Graydon to have it re-handled to the proper dimensions (D-shape). The handle that is on mine was not installed straight and it drives me crazy.

I had originally reached out to Marko, but couldn't get a response. So far, working with Graydon has been awesome.

 

[Supraunleaded]

Gave my KS a little personality from Dr.Ken: Box elder burl with resin ferrules and nickel spacers:

 

[Stratguy]

That looks awesome - nicely done.

 

[panda]

That looks awful

 

[never mind]

Gave my KS a little personality from Dr.Ken: Box elder burl with resin ferrules and nickel spacers

That looks great, artistic

 

[Corradobrit1]

That looks awful

Looks are subjective. But based on ergonomics I would say Marko has the right idea. A lot of the Wa handles seem too large for the size of the tang.

 

[Stratguy]

Just got this back from Graydon - he did an incredible job. Same size and feel, and the balance point is unchanged.

 

[captaincaed]

Like a tux

 

[Stratguy]

Looks black in the pic, but it's dark brown.

 

[Jeffrey Kramb]

Just got this back from Graydon - he did an incredible job. Same size and feel, and the balance point is unchanged.

extremely tasteful. Can i ask how much?