We are pleased to announce you that the custom knife finish are a fine piece of work and made of unique materials. It seems a very cool finish that is hard to think of as made of only using hand tools and made by amateur knife builder.
Here is the customer message and pictures.
"I am a total amateur in building knives, only use hand tools, but I really had a lot of fun with theses two.The Petty was made as a present to my 12 year old son, who helps out in the kitchen. Made this using native Australian woods, Jarrah Burl for the main handle, with Ancient Red Gum ( 3000 years old ) for the bolster. Through in an Aluminium spacer for appearance. It is a beautiful knife to use, very light and extremely sharp."
"The Nakiri was a bit more work, using a 1’ x 30’ grinder to profile the blade to a high convex grind and mirror polished. The handle wood was Sheoak and I used the Ancient red gum as a bolster. This one is for general home use and it is extremely sharp. Looking forward top seeing how HAP40 works as a general kitchen knife. Thanks again for the lovely blanks, I look forward to my next project."
Here is the customer message and pictures.
"I am a total amateur in building knives, only use hand tools, but I really had a lot of fun with theses two.The Petty was made as a present to my 12 year old son, who helps out in the kitchen. Made this using native Australian woods, Jarrah Burl for the main handle, with Ancient Red Gum ( 3000 years old ) for the bolster. Through in an Aluminium spacer for appearance. It is a beautiful knife to use, very light and extremely sharp."
"The Nakiri was a bit more work, using a 1’ x 30’ grinder to profile the blade to a high convex grind and mirror polished. The handle wood was Sheoak and I used the Ancient red gum as a bolster. This one is for general home use and it is extremely sharp. Looking forward top seeing how HAP40 works as a general kitchen knife. Thanks again for the lovely blanks, I look forward to my next project."
ordered items
Kosuke Muneishi Hand forged blank blade Blue #2 steel Polished Petty knife 150mm
HAP40 Powdered High Speed Steel blade blank Nakiri 165mm non edged
HAP40 Powdered High Speed Steel blade blank Nakiri 165mm non edged
It was made by Glen. S from Australia.
We received the second review 2024 Sep. So share it.
Just wanted to send a few words and pictures to thank you for supplying your awesome blanks. Recently completed a HAP40 Gyuto 170mm Blank – see below.
Hap40 Happiness
Recently purchased your Gyuto 170mm non edged blade in HAP40. Have previously purchased the Gyuto 205 mm, Nakiri 165mm, Petty 150mm and 110 mm. What has impressed me the most with these blanks is the extreme edge retention and fine edge that can be used with this steel. The edges last longer than any other kitchen knife I have used.
As an amateur knife builder with only a 1x30’ belt grinder, a small vice, some files and sandpaper, it brings me a lot of joy to produce a kitchen knife that I can design and make to suit my needs, my hand size and cutting preferences. If anyone wants to try HAP40 but doesn’t want to pay a small fortune, these blanks are definitely worth the effort.
This one was handled using Ancient Red Gum and Pale Moon Ebony, blade and edge was ground thin and it cuts like a laser.
We received the second review 2024 Sep. So share it.
Just wanted to send a few words and pictures to thank you for supplying your awesome blanks. Recently completed a HAP40 Gyuto 170mm Blank – see below.
Hap40 Happiness
Recently purchased your Gyuto 170mm non edged blade in HAP40. Have previously purchased the Gyuto 205 mm, Nakiri 165mm, Petty 150mm and 110 mm. What has impressed me the most with these blanks is the extreme edge retention and fine edge that can be used with this steel. The edges last longer than any other kitchen knife I have used.
As an amateur knife builder with only a 1x30’ belt grinder, a small vice, some files and sandpaper, it brings me a lot of joy to produce a kitchen knife that I can design and make to suit my needs, my hand size and cutting preferences. If anyone wants to try HAP40 but doesn’t want to pay a small fortune, these blanks are definitely worth the effort.
This one was handled using Ancient Red Gum and Pale Moon Ebony, blade and edge was ground thin and it cuts like a laser.