Switched the handles on 5 knives today, which didn't quite go as planned, but worked out in the end. New SOTC with that done. I think the kobunka came out the best of the lot and had to make some different choices just due to the depth of some of my handles, but fun experience!
Well, like anything, there’s always surprises with every project. Managed to get three re-handles done today on my Yu Kurosaki petty, my Shiro Kamo gyuto and my Okubo nakiri, but had to change plans and use the handles that worked. Tang depth on the Okubo ruled out most of my options, but I made it work. No luck getting my Matsubara handle off, might be epoxied on so might have to break the handle. Project for another day.
After getting some absolutely gorgeous mono handles from u/khoosyi I need to make some choices. I have 4 handles and 3 knives to match them to. My original plan was to put the two stabilized wood handles (3&4) on the gyutos and the ebony handle (2) on the nakiri, but now I'm second guessing. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Heck of a buddy out here on my grill tools in Nee England.