Ask questions & share information related to making or modifying kitchen knives. Sun, 17 May 2026 23:54:13 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 23:54:13 +0000 The Kitchen Knife Fora https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/forums/shop-talk.16/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:26:02 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/unknown-deba-restoration.5538/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/unknown-deba-restoration.5538/ invalid@example.com (BathonUk) BathonUk


Long time no see. I just have noticed that I didn't post anything since December, however, I have started a few posts. I am sorry guys, but recently I really don't have time to write anything and when I do, then I prefer to spend time on my other hobbies. In January this year, I have been to Poland to participate in a knife sharpening and repair workshops, as a host. These workshops had the same name as my facebook group: ''Z nożem przez kuchnię'', however, they have been...

Unknown deba restoration]]> 5 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 04:18:41 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/rejuvenating-vintage-knives.5044/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/rejuvenating-vintage-knives.5044/ invalid@example.com (Wagner the Wehrwolf) Wagner the Wehrwolf
What would be the best approach for something like this old F Dick chef knife? My thought was very light sanding at fine grit of both...

Rejuvenating Vintage Knives]]> 2 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:32:39 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-to-knife-making.4866/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-to-knife-making.4866/ invalid@example.com (sgarbett) sgarbett
What my real question is Has anyone got any good advise for someone starting out forging, for what types of metals to obtain and equipment that is helpful for the starting out process.

I am located in the UK if that helps narrow down supplies and shops etc.

Thanks boys and girls!

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk]]> 3 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:52:30 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/working-with-meteorite.4750/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/working-with-meteorite.4750/ invalid@example.com (Moonbat88) Moonbat88 View attachment 17424 So i may have an addiction to the more exotic materials out there....
i recently bought a meteorite(4lb campo) and im going to be making some handles with components made out of it. i have done alot of research so far and i am feeling mostly confident. however, if there is anyone that has worked with this before, i would love any and all tips you have learned on your own journey. thanks!!]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 01:30:14 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-grinder-platen-design.4515/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-grinder-platen-design.4515/ invalid@example.com (Mark Brock) Mark Brock Quick change removable platen.
Clearance on both sides of platen for tang work.

]]> 8 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:10:45 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-diy-a-radius-platen-theory.4470/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-diy-a-radius-platen-theory.4470/ invalid@example.com (Mark Brock) Mark Brock
I'm thinking I'll use standard 1/2 inch square tubing from Home Depot.
Not sure I will need the side brace tubing, but it's probably a good idea, which means some welding or other creative attaching.

In theory you should be able to create any radius you like based on the length of the tubing you use.
Draw and rough grind the radius squarely on your proposed...

How to DIY a Radius Platen - Theory]]> 4 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 22:38:55 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/milling-handles.4423/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/milling-handles.4423/ invalid@example.com (Mark Brock) Mark Brock
]]> 11 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:49:03 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/ferrule-matherials.2299/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/ferrule-matherials.2299/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton
Ferrule matherials]]> 23 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:19:47 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/handle-finish.3909/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/handle-finish.3909/ invalid@example.com (Dave Martell) Dave Martell


Handle finishing is something that I never would have thought I'd get into, and certainly not to the degree that I have. When I first started doing rehandles I didn't know (or care) what woods were what, what properties woods had, or...

Handle Finish]]> 16 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:13:02 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/what-to-do-with-a-broken-tang.1101/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/what-to-do-with-a-broken-tang.1101/ invalid@example.com (chefcomesback) chefcomesback Can I weld them together and heat treat? Or is my only option to make it a smaller knife ?]]> 38 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:32:59 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/hitachi-carbon-steels-for-knives.4342/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/hitachi-carbon-steels-for-knives.4342/ invalid@example.com (Rick) Rick There was a question about white #1 and white #2 on another forum that made me think that an explanation that Jon Broida (of Japanese Knife Imports) made in 2012 might be of interest here, so I'm reposting what Jon wrote.

Hitachi makes a number of carbon steels. Here are the common ones found in knives.

SK Steels (SK5, SK4, SK3) - the least expensive of the carbon steels and the lowest carbon content (#5 has the least carbon, #3 the most). This steel has higher amounts of...

Hitachi Carbon Steels for Knives]]> 8 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 21:53:33 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/stencils.4038/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/stencils.4038/ invalid@example.com (Mario Ingoglia) Mario Ingoglia 12 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 21:00:53 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/machine-finish.2760/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/machine-finish.2760/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton
I wanted to ask your advices regarding satin finish that can be done without manual polishing. I mean I wonder what's the best possible result that can be achieved on a grinder with belts? Any pictures?

Here's one example picture of russian made kitchen knife that appears to have machined finish:


I wonder if it's possible to make it better, and what belts to use for this task. Scotch-brite belts?...

Machine finish]]> 9 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 01:20:41 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/belt-rack-and-tool-arm-rack.3721/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/belt-rack-and-tool-arm-rack.3721/ invalid@example.com (Mark Brock) Mark Brock
For this tool arm rack I used a pretty nice piece of plywood that was reasonably priced at home depot. I used oak for the slot spacers and just screwed it with deck screws.



Funny, you can see the pile of belts behind...

Belt rack and tool arm rack]]> 6 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 03:40:55 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/personalizer-plus-puking.3554/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/personalizer-plus-puking.3554/ invalid@example.com (Mario Ingoglia) Mario Ingoglia 3 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 05:07:24 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/single-bevel-vs-double-bevel-knives.3227/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/single-bevel-vs-double-bevel-knives.3227/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton
Monosteels
I don't see how it could be more difficult to make a single bevel deba, compared to gyuto. Yeah, the hollow part could be tricky to carve/grind/forge properly, but hey, it could be skipped competely! I mean it still would be...

Single bevel vs Double bevel knives]]> 20 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:48:21 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-bandsaw-blade-help.3038/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/new-bandsaw-blade-help.3038/ invalid@example.com (Dream Burls) Dream Burls 14 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 01:46:35 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/epoxy-for-handles.2954/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/epoxy-for-handles.2954/ invalid@example.com (Alex Armstrong) Alex Armstrong 8 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 05:21:46 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/buffalo-horn-ferrules-yay-or-nay.2834/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/buffalo-horn-ferrules-yay-or-nay.2834/ invalid@example.com (Bill T) Bill T I was looking over my favorite knife I use last night while chatting with Robin..and I noticed something alarming.The Buffalo horn I used for the Ferrule was beginning to delaminate...
I made this knife 2 years ago and just noticed the layers beginning to separate.
It is NEVER left in the sink and always washed immediately after use.

So I pose these questions to not only the Makers but the Users as well...those that have Buffalo horn ferrules anyway..

1 Has this happened to...

Buffalo Horn Ferrules..Yay or Nay?]]> 7 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:43:52 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/grinding-techniques.2532/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/grinding-techniques.2532/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton
I have 2-3 old kitchen knives that I'm planning to reground, and I also would love to get myself a piece of hardened steel and grind a knife from scratch (basically the same task that Greg has done using his crazy...

grinding techniques]]> 22 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:45:17 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mahogany-and-leather-wa-handle.2514/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mahogany-and-leather-wa-handle.2514/ invalid@example.com (Atchbo) Atchbo
Thing is, I am going to have to get the bolster off to finish the handle(otherwise...

Mahogany and leather wa handle]]> 9 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:41:48 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-get-harmon-with-1084.2408/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/how-to-get-harmon-with-1084.2408/ invalid@example.com (Maximus) Maximus 11 Thu, 14 May 2015 02:44:24 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pink-western-rehandle-project.2302/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pink-western-rehandle-project.2302/ invalid@example.com (Geo87) Geo87 I've got a new apprentice at work and I convinced her she needed new knives (tojiro dp gyuto & petty from James)

Now I've successfully convinced her she needs matching pink handles!

I need some help, where do I find pink scales? Any suggestion on materials?
Is there pink dyed burl or should I go a...

Pink western rehandle project]]> 16 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:37:44 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/giving-up-on-wa-handles.1711/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/giving-up-on-wa-handles.1711/ invalid@example.com (chefcomesback) chefcomesback I shape them on grinder free hand then try to flatten them on my dmt xxc , then hand sanding and buffing . I don't have a disc sander , I am aware it will make things faster easier but it seems like I am spending 2-3 times more effort and time on them compared to my western handles and they still look not nearly half as good. And recently on top of that a wa handle I...

Giving up on wa handles]]> 29 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:31:47 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/oyster-and-clam-knives.2136/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/oyster-and-clam-knives.2136/ invalid@example.com (Jim) Jim Whacha got?]]> 12 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:58:23 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sugru-instead-of-epoxy-for-mounting-custom-handles.2110/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sugru-instead-of-epoxy-for-mounting-custom-handles.2110/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton
What's your experience with Sugru?]]> 13 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 05:58:55 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/equipment-needed.1999/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/equipment-needed.1999/ invalid@example.com (payton johnson) payton johnson 3 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:20:30 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/musk-ox-horn.1740/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/musk-ox-horn.1740/ invalid@example.com (chefcomesback) chefcomesback I have worked and also burnt some buffalo horns earlier I am not bothered by the smell much . What should I pay attention when working with musk ox horn ? What's the best way the bring out that crazy see through patterns ? Thank you]]> 16 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:20:14 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/wood-finish-for-saya.1775/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/wood-finish-for-saya.1775/ invalid@example.com (sharksfan7) sharksfan7
Wood finish for saya]]> 1 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 00:31:46 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/minwax-and-clear-wood-finish-gloss-lacquer.1690/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/minwax-and-clear-wood-finish-gloss-lacquer.1690/ invalid@example.com (Anton) Anton Minwax and Clear Wood Finish Gloss Lacquer from Amazon on my mail forwarder address in US. Then I got a notification from mail forwarder that they aren't able to ship this to Russia. And Amazon doesn't accept return for those items.

So if anyone in US want them — for the price of...

Minwax and Clear Wood Finish Gloss Lacquer]]> 10