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Tanaka modifiation - WIP

Discussion in 'The Kitchen Knife' started by BathonUk, Oct 3, 2014.

  1. I love this forum....very nice work
     
  2. Stereo.Pete

    Stereo.Pete Founding Member

    Very well done, thanks for sharing.
     
  3. BathonUk

    BathonUk Founding Member

    The next step is to repolish ura side a little bit. I don't want to achieve super polish. Just clean the back side.

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    If somebody don't have a super hard sponge, then he can use trick which I have learned in Denmark. Just glue 4 - 5 layers of masking tape to sanding paper. This will harden paper but will also make it flexible.
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    Now it's time for the front flat face of the blade. I will use my friend - the fingerstone:D
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    It will be Hakka. It is soft but also quick and leaves a uniform finish. It is exactly same as with the sanding paper. You must fit the stone to unevenes of the blade.

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    Just thinn the stone to about 1mm and glue the rice paper on it. If you don't have a rice paper you can use one layer of tissue.

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    Glue should be waterproof and flexible. The best for that is Pattex but I had no time to order it.

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    Cut the stone to size of your thumb...
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    ... and break it. The rice paper will hold everything together.
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    You can also use it on ura side. Here you can see some scratches from 180 grit sand paper. It is harder to do on back side because you must be careful about edge.

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    Glueing handle back to the blade.

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    I should finish tomorrow. I have only to resharpen it and nicely polish.

    TBC...
     
  4. dmccurtis

    dmccurtis Founding Member

    Nice job. I always enjoy these WIPs.

    For what it's worth, I've had success correcting bowed blades like this one by placing a shim under the centre of the curve, and clamping the blade on either side.
     
  5. James

    James smarter then your average duck Founding Member Gold Contributor

    I hate it when a show ends on a cliff hanger lol,... thats some cool work right there, the blade looks like it will be just incredible when your done

    Im staying tuned to this channel for sure
     
  6. MattS

    MattS Founding Member

    Wicked cool thread. Thanks for taking the time to post it.
     
  7. Bill Farrell

    Bill Farrell Founding Member

    I've done that a lot with pocketknife blades. Nothing this size, however.
     
  8. BathonUk

    BathonUk Founding Member

    Just to remind you.

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  9. Woah! That is one amazing looking deba great work !
    Very nice thread thanks for putting so much effort into documenting your work
     
  10. now this knife officially costs 72 times more!
    Looks pretty cool. Please let me know if you feel bored and need moar knives for twekaing/fixing :D
     
  11. Twistington

    Twistington Founding Member

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    Great work Greg!
     
  12. chefcomesback

    chefcomesback Founding Member

    Cover that ugly... Hang on a second , carry on its a potato:D thanks for this WIP Greg
     
  13. bieniek

    bieniek Founding Member

    Awesome.
     
  14. Jeffery Hunter

    Jeffery Hunter Founding Member

    Great job and thanks for sharing with us
     
  15. apathetic

    apathetic Founding Member

    That is really impressive!
     
  16. BathonUk

    BathonUk Founding Member

    Thank you guys for all this kind words. This is what it is all about:d Hehe. Now I have motivation for my next project:D
    #Anton - I really wish to have more time
    #Dan - I know that we spent some time discussing potatos in the world (especially Polish potatos) but this is something what is beyond my perception. Are you trying to tell me something Dan? hehehe
     
  17. scotchef38

    scotchef38 Founding Member

    Incredible job,looks like a different knife now.
     

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