Handle Beauty Contest

[jobone]

Can I play along?

I would hope you so, your making some nice handles, it would be a shame if you didn’t.

Ben’s handles are an inspiration!! He better show up

[Bensbites]

Can I play along?

I would hope you so, your making some nice handles, it would be a shame if you didn’t.

Ben’s handles are an inspiration!! He better show up

Thank you for the compliment.

[jacko9]

Awesome idea

[GreenbergWoods]

Hey Mark, send me an email. I will write up a discount code for this. I just got a bunch of 5A tasmanian blackwood, mango and amboyna which i think would be great choices.

Do you think $100 in store credit to the winner is a fair deal?

[nevrknow]

I'm in. Haven't made a new handle in awhile because of work but if the proceeds are going to charity I'm all for it.

[ChefKnivesToGo]

Hey Mark, send me an email. I will write up a discount code for this. I just got a bunch of 5A tasmanian blackwood, mango and amboyna which i think would be great choices.

Do you think $100 in store credit to the winner is a fair deal?

I'll email you.

[Kalaeb]

I'm in...can I be in if I don't actively sell handles?

[slobound]

This is too cool!

[LostHighway]

This should be interesting but I suspect my vote is going to be an outlier. I find many of the custom handles way too flashy for my taste and IMO they fight rather than complement the aesthetic of the blade.

[timos]

what kind of blades and what is the timeline? it sounds fun, id like to do a sculpted western style with the dovetailed scales

[delmar]

what kind of blades and what is the timeline? it sounds fun, id like to do a sculpted western style with the dovetailed scales

To the extent my vote/opinion matters - I'd do one western and one wa for all and split into 2 competitions, each with its own winner. Having the same blade levels the playing field.

[Kalaeb]

what kind of blades and what is the timeline? it sounds fun, id like to do a sculpted western style with the dovetailed scales

I have actually always wanted to try a sculpted western, similar to Don Nguyens recent few or Jelle.

[timos]

I was thinking along the lines of this one i did awhile back, but with a frame handles instead of full tang. Getting those smooth curves in there is about the most therapeutic thing; so satisfying.
This handle was the most comfortable (to me) ive done. With a kitchen knife though, id probably lose the wide taper towards the blade though.

[Bensbites]

I was thinking along the lines of this one i did awhile back, but with a frame handles instead of full tang. Getting those smooth curves in there is about the most therapeutic thing; so satisfying.
This handle was the most comfortable (to me) ive done. With a kitchen knife though, id probably lose the wide taper towards the blade though.

I might just give up now... .

[Mike9]

Been a while since I made a handle this might be fun.

[Organic]

I'm looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful handles that this will produce. This is a cool idea.

[chefDpham]

Sign me up!!

[n64bomb]

Very swell idea

[thegingerninja.abq]

Hey guys! This sounds super fun, and a possibility of a charity cause is extraordinary. I would love to participate in this opportunity if you'll have me. Thank you .

Ps sorry for being such a hermit.

[Kalaeb]

Ps sorry for being such a hermit.

No kiddin man, where you been....hope all is well.

Matt