Small Gap in new Nigara Hamono

[Keith Sinclair]

Spalted Oak that should be nice.

 

[tostadas]

Wa handles are often too long for my taste. I like thicker wa handles don't like skinny ones. But wear a large glove. Like Tostada have taken little off the back of. several.

I wear medium glove, but also prefer thicker handles as opposed to skinnier ones. But I do prefer them shorter than they typically come stock. Around 130mm handle for a 240 gyuto is perfect for me

 

[Racheski]

I discovered a legit knife shop in the Chicago area (Northside Cutlery) that is replacing the handle with custom spalted oak. I’ll post pics when ready.

Kevin from Northside Cutlery (@kman94) did a great job with the new spalted oak handle! The gap is gone and the size is perfect for my hand. Coincidentally the wood matches my cheap Ali Express saya very nicely Looks gorgeous and feels great, so I couldn't be happier!

 

[More_Gyutos]

Looks very handsome! Cool that you were able to find a local business to rehandle the knife. Gotta love a happy ending!

 

[deltaplex]

Kevin from Northside Cutlery (@kman94) did a great job with the new spalted oak handle! The gap is gone and the size is perfect for my hand. Coincidentally the wood matches my cheap Ali Express saya very nicely Looks gorgeous and feels great, so I couldn't be happier!

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Looks good, any chance we can get a shot of the front of the handle?

 

[Racheski]

Looks good, any chance we can get a shot of the front of the handle?

Sure - the white stuff is some glue residue I haven't wiped off