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  1. KasumiJLA

    SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Gyuto mizu honyaki, 26c3, 255mm, 64hrc

    The third honyaki knife from the collaboration between me and Matt Sicard for is now available! The blade We had requests to make a longer knife and the message was heard! This time it's a 255mm gyuto with 26c3 steel. It's also a more special blade because Matt started water quenching (mizu)...
  2. KasumiJLA

    Custom wa handle - Portfolio & WIP - V2.0

    My work has evolved greatly since the creation of my first thread about my customized handles. So I decided to update my portfolio to give a breath of fresh air! I am now much more equipped and I have a nice selection of wood and various materials such as brass, nickel, synthetic opal, carbon...
  3. KasumiJLA

    SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Honyaki Gyuto, Sheffcut steel, 205mm, 65HRC - Hand polish & custom handle

    The second honyaki knife from the collaboration between me and Matt Sicard for is now available! The blade This time we went with our favorite model, the gyuto. A slightly shorter blade with 205mm of cutting edge; just enough to feel virile without depriving others of being able to use it...
  4. KasumiJLA

    SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Santoku, AEB-L, Migaki, 170mm, 64HRC, Custom handle

    Here is the latest collaboration with my Canadian colleague Matt Sicard! The blade I ordered Matt 6 Santoku and I wanted a stainless steel capable of giving it in the kitchen in terms of performance and we agreed to choose AEB-L. Matt really like to make laser grind and believe me this one is...
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    SOLD MSicardCutlery x JLA - Honyaki Santoku, W2 steel, 195mm, 65HRC - Hand polish & custom handle

    The first knife from the collaboration between me and Matt Sicard is now available! The blade The first knife from our collaboration that we are offering is a 195mm Santoku in w2 steel. To own a honyaki blade from Matt with the same geometry, it's simply pure pleasure. I still marvel at...
  6. KasumiJLA

    Traded Someone would like to lend me a NSK diamond stone for less than a week? [200 grit]

    Hi there 👋 I'm curious to try NSK stones and I'm wondering if there is anyone here who could either sell or lend me less than a week. Honestly, only 30 minutes will be enough to have a good idea. I'm also curious about Venev.. I pay for shipping obviously and I'm located in Canada. Feel free...
  7. KasumiJLA

    Need your opinion for handle design - Choose your favourite in this poll 🤓

    I'm starting a new design because I recently started using brass and I really love the visual! So I need you, dear cutlery experts, to give me your very personal opinion. You can simply vote, but if you have the time to write to me why your choice fell on a particular design, that would be...
  8. KasumiJLA

    Honyaki polishing projects - A portfolio of my WIP

    It's easy to get lost in the many threads on a forum so I'm going to put everything in the same place. I also love reading posts from those who do WIP so it's my turn to get started! As the title says, this thread will be only about my honyaki polishing projects. I have an unhealthy (and...
  9. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom hexagonal wa handle - Stabilized myrtle burl & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This handle was created for a length of 180 to 210mm. There is a nice tint of red color at the start of the neck, hence the red spacers. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Myrtle burl stabilized & ebony ring Shape - Hexagonal...
  10. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - Buckeye burl stabilized, curly maple and pomelle sapele

    New handle is up for grab! This handle was created for a length of 240mm but will be ideal between 220~250. There is a beautiful wave effect in the wood in both Buckeye and Curly Maple. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 105$CAD + shipping Material - Buckeye burl stabilized, curly...
  11. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - Cocobolo, spalted maple burl and ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This handle was created for a length of 240mm but will be ideal between 220~250. Cocobolo is one of my favourite wood and this particular piece has a beautiful dark red wine color. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 89$CAD + shipping Material - Cocobolo...
  12. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - stabilized spalted maple, cocobolo & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This one is ideal for a gyuto of 240mm but can be nice between 220~250mm. This spalted maple is really unique and have a lot of details. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Stabilized spalted maple, cocobolo & ebony Shape -...
  13. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom octogonal wa handle - Stabilized maple burl & ebony

    New handle is up for grab! This one is ideal for a gyuto of 240mm but can be nice between 220~250mm. This maple burl is really beautiful and this is one of my most beautiful handles that I have made so far. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 100$CAD + shipping Material - Stabilized...
  14. KasumiJLA

    SOLD Custom hexagonal wa handle - Walnut, spalted maple burl ring & micarta spacers

    New handle is up for grab! This one is suitable for a santoku, nakiri or gyuto between 165~210mm. If you want it, just reach me via DM! Price - 73$CAD + shipping Material - Walnut, spalted maple burl ring & micarta spacers Shape - Hexagonal Height [front to back] - 22,9 to 25,7 Width [front to...
  15. KasumiJLA

    "Ryky x Jet Li" Limited Edition - Ok I wanna hear your opinions about it!

    I saw this on Instagram and I was obviously curious about the price. It’s a 500$+USD knife.. I know on Reddit Ryky is not a favourite, but I wanna hear your thoughts about this specific knife, just for fun. Here’s the link of the knife ...
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    SOLD Custom made wa handle - Roasted oak, stabilized buckeye burl & micarta

    Hi guys! This is a custom handmade wa handle that is suitable for santoku, gyuto or nakiri knives with a length ranging from 165mm to 210mm. This handle have a slightly taper shape from front to back, which creates a really pleasant and well-balanced use. The heptagonal shape offers a natural...
  17. KasumiJLA

    Customers with the worst knives - Museum of Horrors

    I was cleaning up my photos and I redid the discovery of some photos that I had taken when some knives were brought to me in very poor condition. So I'm curious to see what you, my colleagues, have come across over time! Customer question - Can you fix it? Me - Nope! Customer - I have a...
  18. KasumiJLA

    Atoma 140 sharpening challenge!?

    I made this video to demonstrate that no matter what stone you use, especially on coarser grit, the knife should cut well. Going too high in grit will not help to have a better cutting edge. I know that 90% of the people here know all that, but for those who watch in secret, it might be an...
  19. KasumiJLA

    Custom wa handle - Gallery of my creations

    Hi there 👋 I've been wanting to make this project a reality for more than two years and I finally found the time and the energy to do it. Very happy to share with you my future creations! Let's start with the first one: Material - Curly maple & black palm ring Diameter - 18,5 x 24 x 134...
  20. KasumiJLA

    Honyaki restoration project - Going to document my journey

    It's the first time I'm going to tackle a honyaki and I've embarked on a big project. It is a blade forged by a blacksmith in Sweden that is made of 26c3 steel, which is very close to a shirogami steel. Do I like this blade profile, not really. It's halfway between a honesuki and a gyuto. But...
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