Making a Snakewood wa handle - Octogonal gyuto handle

[@KitchenKnifeGuy]

Absolutely gorgeous video/tutorial in a way. Beautifully crafted handle and a perfect pairing for that honyaki!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@Feldspar__]

The octagonal jig is a great idea

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you

[@paulvanzweel8287]

Nice tutorial video. I liked your angle iron jig to do the octagonal grinds accurately. The smal hole wth the bigger hole behind makes it easy to do the slot in the Bufalo horn for the tang with good fit.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@williamhollaway2198]

Throughly enjoyed your craftsmanship

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! I'm really glad

[@redsunriot4280]

You are incredible! Working on a truly higher level !

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you very much!

[@yoshyusmc]

Such a beautiful handle and knife of course.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

great video thank you what size is your jig for making the perfect angles? angle iron size thanks

[@artisanknifeservices9202]

Fantastic video. May I ask what’s the product you soaked the wood into before use the shellac? I could not read what it is. For the carnauba. You use a block you melt by friction on the buffing wheel right?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! The product I soaked the handle in is linseed oil. And yes, I use a block of carnauba to load the felt wheel.

[@bfflorida2311]

One of the best tutorial this subject. BRAVO 👏👏👏. You got SUB👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you very much!

[@PedroLuisGrandeCano]

Muchas gracias amigo,da gusto verte trabajar. Tendo dos preguntas me gustaria saber tu respuesta. Cuando calientas la espiga del cuchillo y la introduces para fijar el tope veo que no la introduces hasta el final,mi pregunta es qué margen dejas sin llegar a quemar? . Y respecto a la espiga de Haya qué grosor tiene? Gracias saludos cordiales 😊

[@Bulatov07]

Красавчики! И нож и мастер!!!👍👍

[@YouzACoopa]

nice work, your finish really brought out a rich appearance in the wood. Do you wax your handles to maintain the wood?

[@ДенисПиков-щ5к]

Great work, sir. It's looking very good 👍👍👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@noahnipperus7320]

Thank you for this video, I am always looking for the methods that are not just covering the thing in epoxy

[@johnbelushi2945]

This is a fantastic video. I really appreciate your taking the time to create and share it.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! Glad you like it.

[@Adam-hp9yy]

Absolute work of art!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@HWCism]

Fine work, thanks

[@ashleyrothn313]

amazing, gorgeous, beautiful. i am completely confounded as to how hitting the back of the handle with a mallet made the tang go into it? it looked like you were only holding the handle itself, how is that possible??

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! haha it's the third law of Newton, action and reaction, If an object "A" exerts a force on object "B", then object "B" must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object "A". So... when I hit the handle with the mallet the handle itself exerts a force on the blade and the blade exert an equal force back to the handle, and that's why it goes in.

[@DavidVav]

Excellent work. Greetings from Serbia

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you David!

[@dropbearknives4831]

Great looking handle and blade. Useful technique, I'll give it a try on my next Japanese kitchen knife.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@laurahelenaxou1834]

I didn't understand what you did at 10:01, how is it possible to hit the handle's back with a round "hammer" with anything supporting the blade and the blade's tang "magically" gets into the handle against the gravity force???? 😮😮😮 Can you explain better what happened and what are that hammer made of??? 😮😮😮Anyways, I'm amazed!!! Your job is stunning 💝💝💝

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! glad you liked the video. About the tang getting into the handle hammering the handle's back, well... I suppose it can be explained by the third law of newton, "When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction on the first body". So, when you hit the handle with the hammer, it creates a force in the direction of the blade and the blade reacts simultaneously with another force but in the directión of the handle, that way the tang is pushed into the handle. Hope I make any sense. Also I have a video where I show how to make this hammer or maul: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnWoepp6l7hmi8U.

[@albertf.9770]

Whaouuu magnifique une véritable œuvre d’art 🤩🤩

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@martin-pecina]

That is beautiful work, sir. Hats off.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you sir!

[@designed2fail85]

Beautiful craftmanship, What type of Epoxy did you use?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

The Epoxy is called "araldite" by the brand "Ceys"

[@gev5010]

👏👏👏 muy bueno el video gracias por compartir genio

[@Ukenick]

Stunning work. Congratulations. Great inspiration

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@yspark5930]

참 잘만들었습니다. 대단한 기술자입니다.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@laurimattel1883]

Would it be possible to secure the blade with the handle also with epoxy? Or would it dry the wood too much?

[@knot_funny]

Thanks for an amazingly informative video and your generosity in answering all the questions. Beautiful work, great process! I'd love to try one day. I always thought shellac was not food-safe - I was wrong!

[@AirIsTotal]

Man that linseed oil makes that snakewood really stand out. So beautiful. This video is encouraging me to get into this craft for myself. Subbed.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@AirIsTotal]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 did you buy or make that angle jig?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@AirIsTotal I did it myself, there are some pics and a description of the making proces in my Instagram if you want to take a look.

[@kenos01]

What is the solution at 7.23? Can I sand an old handle and use this to bring it back to life?

[@brachistochrone_5206]

Very well done! Gorgeous work.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@amoscorvus]

Perfection. Lovely!

[@amoscorvus]

The angle jig tool is great. Also the split pin/ blade holder inside the handle. Smart.

[@jennevandenabbeele7011]

Hello love it what kind of glue do you use😅😊

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! I use epoxy glue, araldite (ceys) glue to be exact.

[@LiveLifeHonestly]

Very detailed video on wa handle making. Great job and the final outcome looks perfect. I have a few Japanese knives with the exact same pattern as the wa handle you made. Are the Yoshihiro brand handles made the same way? Seems like a lot of work goes into the handle crafting as well as the blade.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I really don't know how Yoshihiro or other big names do they handles exactly, but I'm curious too. And sure, the handle takes many work hours as well as the blade itself.

[@Dubyatrader]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@TomSuveg]

Very nice work

[@menelikism]

Krásná práce

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Wow, gorgeous!

[@johnsweeney6072]

Very nife well handled 🇦🇺👍

[@BeaulieuTodd]

Outstanding.

[@rainervolk666]

Super Video, jetzt weiß ich auch wie man das ohne einkleben mit Epoxidharz machen kann. 👍 Sehr schöner Griff für das Messer

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@alextaplin7354]

That is a very beautiful handle, I may have to copy the design to make an ink vial case to accompany my next fountain pen.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

It surely can look pretty nice.

[@ralbatangan]

Great job sir, I'm interested to see a build video of your angle jig :)

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! Unfortunately I didn't filmed the making of the jig...but I can take some pictures of the diferent parts or make a short video crafting another one. It's a really simple jig after all.

[@ralbatangan]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 thank you, looking forward to that sir :) that can surely help, by the way have you ever thought about or considered a vertical jig than a horizontal one?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@ralbatangan The problem with a vertical jig is that the height of the handles would be bigger than the height of the flat part of my grinder.

[@ALECtomoveit]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 Hello sir. I am also interested in your jig. have you made a video of it yet?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@ALECtomoveit Hello, I didn't make a video because it would be a really short one, but posted some pics on instagram of the jig and the diferent materials, also I described the process to make it. My instagram is @aikaba.ct but you have the link in the description of the video too. Hope it helps.

[@christiangauthierhoubba3912]

bonjour vraiment tres beau bonne technique pour le montage du manche

[@tombryant4518]

Beautiful! Well done!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@guitarzarfun]

Beautiful! what kind of finish is that? polyurethane? what brand etc?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! It's just lindseed oil followed by shellac and wax polishing.

[@arkas6797]

From the few knives I have seen that the beauty of the handle overshadows the blade. Why not attach the blade to the handle by injecting epoxy glue? Beautiful grip, beautiful video, great help. Thanks.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! I actually use epoxy on most blades, but with this method you can easily get the handle of the blade in case you need to repolish it again comfortably and without damaging the handle, it's especially interesting in stone polished blades.

[@GT_Racer347]

Wow 😍 😍 😍

[@edro3838]

Excellent

[@dontknowsht8771]

beautiful work

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@khristoffersoon]

Excellent work!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@rudolphjansevanvuuren72]

The soft wood inner idea was published 1 year before this?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I don't know if I understand what you mean.

[@AlejandroGutierrez-lm4dr]

Very nice

[@rivenmotors7981]

beautiful work, burning that tang through the horn must've smelled....interesting. Wonderful result though

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! And yes, the smell is very characteristic, not so unpleasant for me though.

[@SpartaksLV]

Looks perfect! Can i use stainless steel as a seperator between both wood?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! And sure, you can use the materials of your choice.

[@AnnnEXE]

What did you soak the handle in before buffing? Was that linseed oil?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Yes, it's linseed oil.

[@pjotrasert2054]

First off al just astounding work, second off what was the liquid in wich you dipped the handle ?

[@sathingtonwilloughby6199]

boiled linseed oil i guess

[@pjotrasert2054]

@@sathingtonwilloughby6199 thanks mate

[@shaunm2208]

Thank you !!! just what i was looking for...what is the name of the Hammer your using for the handle please.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Mmm I suppose you mean the one I use to tap the handle and get the blade in. It's a maul I made in another video, but I think you already saw it now haha

[@anthonymcnamara4002]

Amazing work.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@pablopascual5607]

Absolutely amazing handle. Congratulations. Thank you very much for sharing. Could you be so kind to tell me where to buy the nickel silver sheet?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! I bough the nickel silver on an online seller here in Spain called suministrosparacuchillos. But It should be sold on most modelling shops or knife material shops.

[@PrimetimeNut]

Why not use a table saw or router for the octagonal shaping? Because of the metal?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Yes, because of the metal and because I didn't have one haha.

[@shovel77dc]

Beautifully done. Inspired me to make wa handle like this but I can't find water buffalo horn. Can you suggest where to buy some?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I bought it in a Spanish online shop called suministrosparacuchillos.com, they also have it in dictum.com in Germany for example. I have seen it in pet shops too because they sell them to use as bite toys for dogs.

[@journeytoreturn3432]

what drill size did you use? And what is the size of the tubular wood that inside the handle?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I usually use 10 or 12mm thick wood rods depending on the tang dimensions. The drill bit it's 2,5mm thick.

[@PAGAFER]

Magnífico, como siempre.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Gracias!

[@ishtopor]

amazing work!

[@Samuel-sx1mq]

Where would I get a little silver piece of metal like that for the handle/furrel? What is that called?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I bough it on a spanish online shop named "suministrosparacuchillos". Nickel silver is actually an alloy of just copper, nickel and zinc.

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Nice mate, its not how I do mine but its a good video and I like the way you do the handle and will deffo be having a go cheers mate.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding work, your choices in materials are great, the has a hidden deep beauty, what can you say about snake wood.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@Westhoust]

Is fantastic

[@jjulio1000]

Hermoso trabajo!!👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Gracias!

[@reidwitt1168]

Very well done sir. I’m don’t know how you do have like a million subs

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you very much!

[@julioemory8339]

I guess it's kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online ?

[@charliekrew1861]

@Julio Emory flixportal xD

[@julioemory8339]

@Charlie Krew Thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) Appreciate it!!

[@charliekrew1861]

@Julio Emory You are welcome :)

[@vonhelmick]

Send me one of those octagonal jigs!! Please? Awesome handle!

[@jchan0425]

what is the adhesive that you used to glue the parts together? And what is the dimention of the wood before grinding? Can i use two different type of wood if buffalo horn is not available? What did you use to soak the wood? sorry for series of questions.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

The glue is epoxy resin. The wood was 35x35mm if I remember correctly. Of course you can use a different type of wood or any other material you want, I usually use different woods. I soak the handle with lindseed oil and put some shellac later.

[@jchan0425]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 please accept my sincere appreciation, never thought i would get a reply. I am going to make my very first knife. The handle will be following your method. Any tips to make that grinding rig?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

The jig is actually very simple, but you can check my instagram (it's in the video description) there I have some pics of the parts and materials and a brief explanation of the making process.

[@rollerco]

great work, you should be proud.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you very much!

[@风城游子]

thank you

[@lucianbuzea7030]

Perfect!

[@bryanmmsargent]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@bradymcphail9690]

That sir was fantastic

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you very much!

[@MrNicovdw]

how thick is the nickelsilver that you did use ? 3 mm ?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

It's actually 2mm if I remember correctly.

[@MrNicovdw]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 thanks

[@wadejensen3301]

Great work, beautiful handle. I really like the angle jig you made for your handle shaping!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@yucel_torun]

Good work 👏

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@josephciro6614]

Beautiful

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@jonathansobers7871]

Very great technique and skills sets and dedication towards the making of this beautifully finished gyuto handle . Just have a few questions as I am making my own gyuto handles What thickness of silver have you used? What size drill bits have you used ? What is the name of the glue you used ? If I don't have a buffer machine can I do it by hand with a buffer cloth ?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you for that kind words! The silver is about 3mm thick. The big drill bit was 10mm in this case but, it should be the closest to the size of your knife tang. The small bit was 2mm if I remember correctly, It should be the same size or thiner as the thicknes of your blade in the start. The glue is Araldite epoxy, the brand is Ceys, in this case is 1 hour epoxy. It's dificult to achive that shine by hand, but you can use a buffing wheel attached to a drill, it's cheap and works well. I've used that until a year ago or so (about minute 12:10): kzbin.info/www/bejne/poGsi6p6bbmoZ7s Hope that helps you, good luck with your handles.

[@josegonza4867]

Hola, una pregunta, eres español? Cómo has hecho el aparato para los ángulos de la lijadora? Bastante ingenioso y útil, me ha impresionado Por favor, podrías hacer un vídeo haciendo la saya para un cuchillo? Sería muy bueno, un saludo

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Hola, si, soy de Galicia. En mi cuanta de instagram (aparece en la descripcion del video) tengo varias fotos y una descripción del proceso de construcción de la guia para angulos. Lo de la funda no es mala idea, lo apunto para un futuro video.

[@MayoBO9]

what finish does he use on his handle, also what should i use to get a semi gloss finish?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

I use linseed oil and then shellac, after polishing with wax you get a good gloss finish. If you want a more durable finish you can also use a mix of equal parts of oil, varnish and mineral spirits.

[@MayoBO9]

Aikaba Craft & Tools omg thank you

[@adnanmahmud491]

@Aikaba Craft & Tools looks so good. Can you please add the measurement of the handle?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Sure, the measurements are: 140 mm long, 20x22 mm (width and height respectively) in the front and 22x24 mm in the end of the handle.

[@adnanmahmud491]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 what is the length of the black horn piece? Thanks a lot for your reply. I really appreaciate it :)

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@adnanmahmud491 The horn has 37 mm. Anytime!

[@justinsidious9772]

Bravo.

[@quynhchau4]

Great job sir. May I know what type of oil did you use at 7:24

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! Sure, it's linseed oil.

[@quynhchau4]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 thanks a lot. Just wonder if linseed and shellac works for ebony too. Also could you please advise the dimension of the wood rod?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@quynhchau4 The dimension of the rod depends of the dimensions of your knife tang, in this case it was a 12mm diameter rod if I remember correctly. Linseed oil and shellac should work with ebony too, this tropical woods are very durable as they are, but oils and shellac help with humidity and really boost appearance.

[@kenos01]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 How long did you leave it soaking in linseed oil for? Can you do this with burl?

[@lesamourai777]

Wow! Amazing!

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you!

[@kevincheng8650]

What did u dip it to

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

First a dip in linseed oil, then shelac.

[@aldogressa6708]

Beautiful video. Can you send me the hex jig design? Grateful.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! I don't actually have a desing because is really simple once you see the parts, so I have a post in my instagram with pics of the diferent parts and a brief explanation of the assembly.

[@brucebarnes9138]

Beautiful what was the last liquid you put on the handle

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! First I aplly linseed oil and then shellac.

[@cekidot3168]

What kind if liquid is that?

[@ayoutubechannul]

Hey dude great job!! Could you give me the average dimensions of the rectangular handle before you shape the octagonal sides into it?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Sure, the measurements are: 140 mm long, 20x22 mm (width and height respectively) in the front and 22x24 mm in the end of the handle. Well, those are the finished handle measurements, so maybe you should let 0.5mm more or so before hand sanding and polishing.

[@rufinobueno7200]

Hola. Has hecho un mango muy bonito y con método de trabajo muy bueno. Quiero pedirte un favor¿Puedes hacer un vídeo de cómo haces la guía de ángulos para los mangos ? Un saludo.

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

No tengo video hecho, pero como hubo mas gente interesada subí una serie de fotos a mi cuenta de instagram con fotos de la guía y de los materiales y una explicación de su montaje en la descripción, en realidad es bastante sencilla de hacer.

[@rufinobueno7200]

Muchas gracias por la información, ya he visto las fotos. Un saludo.

[@kuzin71]

очень красивая работа.

[@griffiths-handmade-knives]

I’d be concerned heating up the epoxy with a burn in. I go for a friction fit and protect the blade as best I can. Gorgeous handle 👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

Thank you! And yes It was a bit of an experiment and I was concerned too, in fact in the first big burn the metal plate moved a little because of the heat (that was before shaping), then when the hole was done and with the final shape all went well. I made two other handles without metal spacer and had zero problems thought. Anyway the safest way of doing it is a bigger hole and then fill with epoxy haha

[@griffiths-handmade-knives]

Aikaba Craft & Tools Glad it’s working for you. Can you tell me what the product is that you treated the handle with? Thanks, Griff 🍻👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@griffiths-handmade-knives Sure, first a good bath of lindseed oil, then some shellac to close the pores and finally a buff with carnauba wax.

[@griffiths-handmade-knives]

Aikaba Craft & Tools Thank you 👍

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

@@oliviercoen446 Thank you, I actually tried it, but the space betwen the inner rod and the exterior of the handle is really small, really easy to mess up haha.

[@junjieyu9283]

Hi there! I have a question to ask. Is the hole for the handle centred or slightly off centre? Thank you:)

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

The blade is centered in the handle, but the white point that grows in the midle of the horn is off center in the hadle so it seems that the rest is also off center. I don't know if that make sense haha.

[@junjieyu9283]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 totally do! Thanks very much

[@esmithiii2003]

What kind of horn did you use for the top of the handle?

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

It's buffalo horn.

[@claybornlewis276]

What was in that little jar that you soak to handle in

[@aikabacrafttools9129]

That jar has lindseed oil

[@claybornlewis276]

@@aikabacrafttools9129 that's what I thought but I just wanted to be sure