For Sale - Martell Wa Nakiri in CPM154

For Sale - Martell 180mm Wa Nakiri

This is only the second octagonal handle I've made to completion but it's the first for a Martell knife. I actually started construction of this handle a long time ago but put it aside as I was nervous about being able to shape it as I wanted to. I always knew that I could cut the angles in correctly but I wanted to also taper the handle in all directions/facets (as I like this over the typical broom stick block look) and this was what stopped me from trying. Well, I finally said what the hell and dove in and tried it "free hand" (vs using a table/disc sander for the angles) working on my belt sander and then finished by hand sanding on a reference plate. The result is nearly perfect flat mirror like bevels with (as planned) tapers in all directions. To say that I'm pleased with the results would be an understatement! I see more of these in my future.

The wood used for the handle is presentation grade Hawaiian Mango. I'm usually not a fan of using mango because most of what I've got in the past has been punky soft but this block was the opposite - hard/dense/stable and was a joy to work with.

The blade has been ground convex yet is very thin above the edge to the mid-point, it should cut great. The profile has plenty of height for proper knuckle clearance. The steel used is CPM-154, a powdered stainless steel, that is very tough providing great edge retention, and ease of sharpening.

This nakiri will surely put a smile on your face.



Stats...

Model - Nakiri

Blade Length - 180mm

Steel - CPM-154 (powdered stainless steel)

Hardness - Rc 61-62 (with cryo)

Height (at heel) - 58mm

Handle - Wa (octagonal)

Handle Materials - Presentation grade Hawaiian Mango & streaked buffalo horn spacer




Price - $575

Shipping - Included in USA/International - will split cost with buyer



Please contact through PM or email if interested in purchasing.

Thanks,
Dave

 

This handle measures 18/25mm (front) x 20/28mm (ass end)

 

Price Drop...

$575 - $50 = $525

 

SOLD!

 

Thank god for that... I have no use for a nakiri but your knives are on my list and that wa handle was singing to me....

You are hear by banned from making wa's again.

 

Hahahahaha Alex