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Japanese Knives with Custom Handles

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Ben, a friend from the Guru  (Mewantkj on Kamado Guru) started making custom knife handles. In his original thread I joked about him making handles for my old crappy knives. Well one thing led to another,  the idea expanded and the Bistro now has 2 new Japanese knives with custom handles. 

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This first knife was part of the handle deal. I actually bought 2 of these and gave Ben one for his personal collection. 

 

Tojiro Shirogami Yanagi 270 mm (10.5")

White #2 core, softer iron outer layer. Right handed single bevel. 

 

Custom handle:

Ferrule/end cap - Wenge

Stripes - Mapple

Body - Red Palm 

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This second knife was a surprise knife for Mrs skreef. I wanted to get her something special for being such a good sport about this whole knife adventure. She knew she was getting a knife and picked out the wood for her custom handle, she just didn't know exactly what knife it was. 

 

Shiro Kamo R-2 (same as SG2) Gyuto 180 mm (7").

R-2 core. Damascus layered stainless in a matte finish. 

 

Custom handle:

Ferrule/end cap - Wenge

Stripes - Mapple 

Body - Cocobola 

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Fantastic additions to the knife board. Ben did an awesome job with the custom handles, it really makes the knives pop. He has lots of different woods to choose from. I actually have two more handles that I will post once I have them mounted to a knife. One of them is going on a old crappy knife to give it new life. 

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44 minutes ago, HalfSmoke said:

Is he making a business of making knife handles?

Basically yes. He's perfecting his method, and his quality is going up with every run he makes. CKTG has placed an initial order with him. I talk to Ben daily about handles. I know he's got some kewl ideas in the pipeline and I can't wait to see them. 

As for the question I asked - that was meant for myself as to what knife to get next. I'm not done yet with this adventure. Whatever it is it will have a custom handle. Working with Ben on new ideas. 

 

 

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