Well, there was a few things I forgot to say about the new handle, plus I have added technical info, to say that in plain English, I've added the new weight :) Plus fwe words about the new handle dimensions and ergonomics. Donno how did I miss all that at first place.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 14:30:57
Updated the review with the info and details about the new handle. As usual, Stefan Keller made the handle, Dave Martell installed it and cleaned up scratched back of the knife. Looks like a completely new knife :) Much better looking at that. The most gorgeous looking Aritsugu A-Type gyuto of them all for sure.
Monday, September 14, 2009 00:13:33
After rehandling procedure, the promised review update with the details regarding the new handle. As usual, the handle was made by Stefan Keller, rehandling was done by Dave Martell. Madagascar Rosewood handle with reconstituted coral! Sounds very complicated, never ever heard of those materials either, but looks nice and works well, so it's all good ;)
Saturday, September 12, 2009 15:42:32
Updated the review with the data for the new handle from Sfetan, which was rehandled by Dave Martell as usual. Besides looking so much better, I really like octagonal handles for using, plus I get better handle materials and denser wood, which always is a plus, at least to me.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 14:10:00
Not so sure about the time yet. Will post later. Or you can dig that info up on Dave's site. This time it'll be different streaming server and hopefully things go smoother.
Friday, September 11, 2009 10:29:52
Watanabe Miroshi Deba and Aritsugu Kamagata Usuba. Both handles made by Stefan Keller, both were rehandled by Dave Martell. Needless to say they look beautiful and whole lot better than with the original ho wood handles. Images are coming soon, if my hangover isn't too bad this weekend.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 19:20:47
Last weekend posted the photos of the rehandles knives, forgot to report that here. Aritsugu A-Type 270mm gyuto and Watanabe 85mm Ko-Deba reviews were updated with the new images as well. Handles by Stefan Keller, and rehandling by Dave Martell. Enjoy ;)
Thursday, September 10, 2009 14:23:46