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19th September 2014, 05:34 PM #1
Japanese Kitchen Knife Set
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.
Zhen knife set 001.jpg
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 .
Zhen knife set 003.jpgZhen knife set 004.jpgZhen knife set 006.jpgZhen knife set 007.jpgZhen knife set 009.jpg
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PaulBushmiller;
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19th September 2014, 05:49 PM #2
Great knife block and great knives.
Are they all from the one maker and who was it?...( ahhh found them)
10 outa 10 bushy
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19th September 2014, 08:42 PM #3
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.
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19th September 2014, 10:27 PM #4
Nice set well done
likes cooking and doesn't have a decent knife, bizarreregards
Nick
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19th September 2014, 10:45 PM #5
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.
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19th September 2014, 11:12 PM #6
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19th September 2014, 11:16 PM #7Bushmiller;
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19th September 2014, 11:28 PM #8
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19th September 2014, 11:30 PM #9
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20th September 2014, 09:04 AM #10Bushmiller;
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21st September 2014, 12:19 AM #11
Very nicely done Paul
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21st September 2014, 01:04 AM #12New Member
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Stunning. Craftsmanship is a dying breed in today's society.
Well done.
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21st September 2014, 07:09 AM #13
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21st September 2014, 08:02 AM #14
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 .
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21st September 2014, 08:08 AM #15Bushmiller;
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