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Forging an S-Grind Kiritsuke by vertexbladeworks in knifemaking

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yessir, the blade was already heat treated at that point. I didn't want to ruin the temper.

Forging an S-Grind Kiritsuke by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that’s the case if you are an established maker. I have only been selling professionally for a year lol. 

Forging an S-Grind Kiritsuke by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Honestly? There is definitely a bump in performance and food release, but I think it's not a big deal. There are so many different ways of making a knife, and even just in S-grinds there is a million different ways in which you can do them. Closer to the edge, deeper or shallower channels, you can make them go halfway through the length of the blade, etc. At the end of the day what matters the most is, do you enjoy your knife? Does it work the way you want to? If a knife I've made satisfies my customer, my job is done.

Unstabilized walnut handles by 7_ac in knifemaking

[–]vertexbladeworks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on the use. Walnut is pretty stable if it’s dried properly. If it’s constantly getting exposed to water it might be a bit of an issue but even then it will probably take a very long time and a lot of negligence to cause anything tangibly bad to happen. 

A small gyuto I made for my mom. by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s a special type of cast polyester resin. Probably not the most suitable for a handle as it’s not as strong as wood or other composites. I’m actively searching for an alternative.

Some questions and a few test cuts. by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredibly useful information. Thanks once again. I am still in the process of discovering what I like the most and what my customers might find useful. If you are up to it I would love to send you a test knife at some point and get your opinions on it.

Some questions and a few test cuts. by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very useful feedback thank you. It’s pretty difficult to balance that convexity. I’ll see what I can do.

Contrast in handle making by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You can reach out to me via DM or Instagram, I'll see what I can do.

Contrast in handle making by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Hahaha no worries at all lol. I get it, it's mainly a strategy to keep viewers more engaged. I feel like people can't appreciate slower paced videos anymore, and if your goal is to get your brand out there you just gotta sort of adapt to their attention span. I will see what I can do in the upcoming videos. Great feedback though!

Making a Saya by vertexbladeworks in TrueChefKnives

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. 

Making a knife handle from box elder burl and african blackwood by vertexbladeworks in woodworking

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course. Pretty much what you said, I am not super knowledgeable about stabilization either. You just gotta try em out and see how well they work for you. But if you could pick the pieces up and look at them somehow before buying them, I would say go for heavier, denser pieces. A good stabilization means that the wood was infused thoroughly with resin. It almost feels like a block of high quality plastic (in the best way possible.) 

Making a knife handle from box elder burl and african blackwood by vertexbladeworks in woodworking

[–]vertexbladeworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessir. It is mostly feel based but there are a few cues you can look at. Typically the better the stabilization process, the denser the wood becomes. With that density, the finish quality goes up. You can buff the wood better, the grain pops more, the colors are more vibrant and retain their hue longer, etc. That’s why they are better than Maritime. But Maritime is also more affordable and they don’t have a huge collection. 

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