ckreef Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 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. 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 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 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 1 hour ago, HalfSmoke said: Very nice! Ben did an excellent job with these. The question is - what's up next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, ckreef said: Ben did an excellent job with these. The question is - what's up next? Is he making a business of making knife handles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Looks as if Ben did a first rate job. Nice addendum to the kitchen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nice looking knives. I need to look into the process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 43 minutes ago, CeramicChef said: Looks as if Ben did a first rate job. Nice addendum to the kitchen! He did do a really good job. I am officially his first customer. So far he has 100% five star rating - LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Very pretty, indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Awesome been following his thread in the cooler he has done an excellent jobOutback Kamado Bar and Grill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
