1st Knife Restoration

A

adam w

Joined
Dec 7, 2019
Messages
5
hello everyone,

i am a rookie when it comes to these projects but i am looking to start restoring kitchen knifes as a new hobby. i have always had a fascination with them and now that i have come across an old hand forged Usuba from Japan, i want to git it the love it needs. i have already been working on an and and have made a few mistakes already (as you can expect), but i have taken measures to not repeat them and learn. i live in a studio apt. so my space is rather limited, but my glaring issue is that i want to make a traditional handle for it and lack some of the tools that would make that process easier. i am looking for recommendations on tools/products that could be helpful in handle making and blade restoration that don't have to take up a lot of room in a small apartment. can anyone help?

(current list of tools involve, cordless drill, large metal hole file, 4-in-1 large metal file, and 2 clamps)
 
A Dremel is the smallest, most useful tool you can have IMHO. Precise drill, sander, all sorts of bits, attachments, etc.
I couldn't work on knives without one. I prefer the corded model as everytime I need it the cordless needs to be charged - a pain.
 
Check at your local hobby store if you have one. There's a Hobby Lobby in my area, that's where I'd go to look.
 
Any advice on a push press rig? I understand that hidden tang knives are inserted into a handle and classic japanese knives (much like my Usuba) were burned into their handles. Without something like that, I'm not 100% confident what my finished product will look like. Would love brand names, links, or any advice in that area as well if at all possible as well!
 
Suggest you go over to Kitchen Knife Forums with your question.
There are several people there who do what you are trying to do.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top