Ben (Bensbites) started making custom knife handles. In his original thread (on a kamado grill forum) I joked about him making handles for my old crappy knives. Well one thing led to another, the idea expanded and now I have 2 new Japanese knives with custom handles.
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 (my wife). 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 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.
New Knives with Custom Handles
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Re: New Knives with Custom Handles
I can't believe my luck. I've wanted a Randy Haas knife since the first time I saw them.
But when I saw the Superconductor I just had to have it.
It will be here next week and I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas!
But when I saw the Superconductor I just had to have it.
It will be here next week and I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas!
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