Japanese Kitchen Knife Set

[Bushmiller]

I have to apologise as this probably will seem a little like deja vu, but recently I was asked to make up a set of kitchen knives for SWMBO's sister for her 60th birthday. The person in question loves cooking for dinner parties, but doesn't have a single good knife. Originally I was going to buy two or three knives from Japan and re-handle them, but somehow the sisters got together and decided the birthday girl needed a set so here it is.

For simplicity I went with the Zhen knives which are made in the damascus style from VG10 steel. We have a couple of them and they are good, no-maintenance performers which are sharp enough for most purposes. The handles, which is my input, are Bull Oak. It comprises from the top, parer, small santoku, gyuto, bread, nakiri and cleaver.

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To keep them safe we needed a block. This time I relied heavily on simplicity, although I used what was lying around. This happened to be some Spotted Gum and the corners are Bull Oak to match the knives. The pix tell all .

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Regards
Paul

[wolften]

Great knife block and great knives.
Are they all from the one maker and who was it?...( ahhh found them)
10 outa 10 bushy

[Bushmiller]

Although the handles were varnished, just for durability and easy maintenance by somebody who will just want to cut with the knives rather than cosset them, the block was treated differently and had three coats of danish oil (Rustin's) with a wax (Ubeaut) on top.

Regards
Paul

[Sawdust Maker]

Nice set well done

likes cooking and doesn't have a decent knife, bizarre

[FenceFurniture]

Excellent job Paul, and a very thoughtful gift!

I think we should form the "Spotted Gum Appreciation Society". I nominate you as El Presidente, and I'll go Secretary.

[Bushmiller]

Nice set well done

likes cooking and doesn't have a decent knife, bizarre

Nick

Bizzare indeed but her siblings were not going to knock it as it seemed like it just had to be the perfect gift.

Regards
Paul

[Bushmiller]

Excellent job Paul, and a very thoughtful gift!

I think we should form the "Spotted Gum Appreciation Society". I nominate you as El Presidente, and I'll go Secretary.

Brett

I thought a dose of Spotty might lure you out .

"El Presidente." Would I get to wear a smart uniform and would that include a sword? I'm thinking samurai style with.....a Spotty handle .



Regards
Paul

[FenceFurniture]

I'm thinking samurai style with.....a Spotty handle .

Yes, entirely appropriate. Spotty for the tie and ePaulettes too. Hat diameter - minimum 10% larger than either North Korea or Russia (whichever is the larger - quite a contest they have going there). Suit - something from David Byrne's wardrobe should do.

[FenceFurniture]

....ePaulettes...

If you don't know what these are, think of a small version of yourself, fully computer conversant.

[Bushmiller]

If you don't know what these are, think of a small version of yourself, fully computer conversant.

Brett

Fully conversant with epaulettes, but what's this computer thingy to which you refer?

Please send reply by messenger, overland stage, carrier pidgeon or in person, but not by ecard or email

Regards
Paul

[Sheets]

Very nicely done Paul

[Rip it up]

Stunning. Craftsmanship is a dying breed in today's society.

Well done.


Damo's dodgy boat building factory.

[Christos]

Lovely work on the handles and matching chopping block.

.... I nominate you as El Presidente, and I'll go Secretary.

Now days they are called Personal Assistant.

[Bushmiller]

Now days they are called Personal Assistant.

Not quite sure how that will sit with Brett. Perhaps we could create the position of "Enforcer" for him whereby he ensures everybody posting has to formally apologise if they were unable to make an object using Spotty. In dictatorships it's only a free world if you do what we want .

Regards
Paul

[Bushmiller]

Stunning. Craftsmanship is a dying breed in today's society.

Well done.




Damo's dodgy boat building factory.

Damo?

Thank you for your words and welcome to the Forums.

I'm afraid my work pales into insignificance compared to that of many on the Forums, which you will find out in time. However, I try hard and make up for ability with long drawn out posts.

Regards
Paul