Rusty Japanese kitchen KNIFE RESTORATION with secret wood handle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2019
- This time I'll restore this Japanese kitchen knife. I thought it would be a nice project for restoration although it was old and in rough condition. The blade is chipped and it is rusty. The handle is also badly damaged. I decided to replace the handle with secret wood handle that had kind of ice looking resin part.
I started by removing the rust with sokin the blade in vinegar overnight. then I used a belt sander to get rid of all the chipped parts of the blade. I reshaped the edge with the sander and finshed with filing by hand. I then removed pitting with coat se sand paper and polished the place up to 200 grits by hand. An angle grinder would have heated the blade up too much. Polish was finshed with metal polishing compound.
for the handle I used ash. I broke the black is 2 piece to get nice broke surface. I then drilled a hole for the tang of the knife. I used epoxy glue to attached the tang in the holes. After this I used cardboard to make a mold for casting. I made the mold quite large because it's much easier to remove material than to add some. I wrapped the mold in aluminum foil and tape to prevent leaking.
After a failed attempt I mixed some clear casting resin with slight blue hue to make it look almost like ice. Resin was poured in the mold and I let it dry. I sanded the black to wanted oval shape similar to the orginal handle. I had couple of bubbles in the resin as this was only my first attempt at resin casting. I filled the bubbles with resin and brushed the whole handle with resin to seal it up and give it a nice glossy look and deeper color.
The project turned out great and it's super sharp. Resin casting also turned out great although there are minor flaws in it. Thanks for watching. Please, if you like my content , share it with your friend as that will enable me to continue making these projects.
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It's cool that you're not afraid to show the first failure with the handle. The result is very beautiful!
Thanks! I'm never afraid to fail as that is usually the best way to learn. I wanted to share what I learned so that others don't have to do the same mistakes. Also its good reminder that everything doesn't always go according to the plans.
Odd Tinkering is right
@@OddTinkering Y͎e͎s͎!!!!!!
thanks bro
@@i-_-i2080 who are you talking to
Props to this guy for showing the imperfections of his process. EVERY other channel likes to show how perfect they did something by editing out the mistakes.
What do u mean imperfections?
@@coalsauce4457 *you
Chris w he means the epoxy mistake
@@coalsauce4457 like people intentionally edited out the mistakes they'd done during the restoration job.
I had the same thought. This guy isn’t perfect at everything, but he sure schools me in all of it!
The Motodane 本種 stamp suggests a Kagoshima maker.
This practice goes way back when scissors made by Tanegashima Kagoshima forgers were popular, and Sakai makers started copying them. In response, Kagoshima makers started to put this 本種 mark on their products to differentiate them. Hondane means True/Original Tane, with the Tane 種 representing Tanegashima 種子島.
thanks for no music during the video. i love working sounds
Ishi Mazure never thought about it that way
I’ll go a step further. No music or talking....just the sounds of metal & wood being processed.
Yes I agree, i much prefer hearing whats going on.
Ishi Mazure Agrees!
I hate it
But i Just mute so Works for me
Me: I should really go to sleep earlier
Also me at 2am: *this video*
choinka d not sure if you’ve tried or not, but turning your screen setting to Night Shift on (Night Mode, Night light, etc), basically disabling blue light on your phone, which makes eyes less tired and helps increase melatonin (the sleepy chemical). That way if you watch a video, you’re more likely to fall asleep better after it.
How did you know
Its 0730 for me lol didnt sleep yet
Me rn
These types of videos are so much better when people don't add music to them. This was strangely relaxing to watch. Amazing job with the knife. I have a japanese knife that needs some restoring, this gave me some ideas.
We tear things apart when we're kids, just so that we can enjoy even more, fixing them as we grow older. Thanks you for all the beautiful videos!
"A quick note on machi gaps...
I know that many on here do not like them, so i thought i would take some time to explain a bit about them. First, the biggest thing to know is that there are regional differences in aesthetics. Kanto tends to like large gaps, while kansai does not. However, most knife makers/retailers/wholesalers in japan will still leave them if it makes more sense to than not. However, on request from many us retailers, many wholesalers in japan have started installing the handles flush with the handle. So, the question becomes "why leave a gap?"
There are a few reasons the gaps are left... here are some of the top ones
-When the neck of the knife is short (which can happen for a variety of reasons or sometimes none at all), the spacing between the choil and the handle becomes important. This space should be large enough to fit about 80% of your middle finger when holding the knife in a pinch grip. Smaller than this will be too small and is uncomfortable to hold. Larger than this will be too loose and can make rotary control of the knife more difficult than it should be. 80% or so gives enough space for the finger to fit, but is tight enough that the finger is still in contact with the handle for rotational stability. Also, what i have just said is based on what one would expect for a gyuto. Ideal sizes will be different based on knife types, expected grips, intended customers, etc.
-Handle installation... This is not only for ease of installing handles in the traditional japanese way (which is easier than using epoxy, allows for easier handle replacement, and removal of handles for maintenance), but also allows for knife placement relative to the handle. Knives with no machi will have a spine that is significantly lower than the top of the handle for example. On significantly harder woods (like ebony), the tang with the machi makes installation significantly easier with less chance of the wood cracking (which can be a problem with ebony).
Here are the top reasons i hear for people not wanting machi gaps...
-Food gets stuck. I've used knives with machi gaps for many years, both at home and in professional kitchens. This area is almost always covered with your hand and is not generally at risk for food getting stuck. If food does get in there, its a long way from being stuck, and comes out with general knife cleaning. If you find food accumulating, the chances are you may not be taking care of your knife well enough in my opinion. I've seen a wide number of knives from a wide number of people. I see just as many very dirty knives with no machi as i do dirty ones with a machi. I would venture to say, a dirty knife is more a function of the user than the knife design.
-It catches on your finger. I've found this to be the case with very large machi gaps or on some lower end knives that have machis that extend beyond the handle in width (or height depending on how you think about it). However, after significant testing, i've found that on knives with normal sized machi gaps, if this turns into a problem, it is most often the result of the use of an improper grip. When knives are held properly, your fingers dont really make contact with this area in a way than can catch.
-And of course, some people just dont like the way it looks... actually, this one is the reason i understand best.
The reason i say this, is that sometimes i ask makers to reduce or remove the machi gaps based on customer requests. However, i have a stipulation i have discussed with them. I would prefer that if and when they reduce the gap, they do it to an extent that does not sacrifice the ability to grip and use the knife well.
Anyways, hope this helps make sense of this to some of you."
by Jon BROIDA
www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/a-note-on-machi-gaps.13481/
What an excellent piece of infornation!
This was nice to read. I was ignorant of the fact that there was a debate at all. But the more you know I guess. Thanks
"A quick note..."
So that was a fucking lie
Jk man you're doing God's work
I didn’t understand any of it b/c I’m a kid 😭
...I was looking up what a machi gap is and I found that exact comment by “Japanese Knife Imports” on Facebook... from 7 years ago (2013)...
I love watching these before bed it’s just soothing to hear the sounds and it’s just calming
Absolutely agree!
yeah tea it’s so nice watching it become clean
Especially when the sound is the process of fixing
Ikr
I do the same!
I like the restoration and the handle however, it looks like the handle is to far back. May be just me.
It is too far back!
The handle idea is cool but it's definetely too back.
It's fine. Some knives do it that way - google "machi".
it's about appropriate for a japanese knife as far as handle placement on the tang
@@heavyg1653 thanks for the tip. ✌️🏻 Looks a little bit odd but it's a way of doing a handle in Japan.
Pleasantly surprised that the comments aren't 50% people complaining about nitpicks.
Great job man, that knife is sick.
keep restoring old tools, save our planet.. thank you.
I’m not a fan of the clear resin portion of the handle but I have to admit that I love the creativity. I would gladly use that in my kitchen. You’ve earned yourself a sub! 👍
Thanks!
be careful, this resin is not approved for food contact.
I dont think he used enough resin. That space between the blade and the handle is just a little bigger than I'd like for myself, but I also can't make my own knife.
This knife because of the resin now on the handle would cause cancer.....but only in the state of California!
That is the most gorgeous knife I've ever seen. The clear transition in the handle is a work of art.
That is the most gorgeous knife I've ever seen. The clear transition in the handle is a work of art.
Why did people disliked the video? Even if he did something you didn't like, he yet did a great work. It wouldn't be better if you supported him with a comentary telling what he can improve?
There was a moment (when I saw the failed resin casting) when I went from completely confused as to what you were doing with the handle to "ohhhh, now I see what you're going for". Not something I would ever have thought of doing.
The smashed wood reminds me a little of a Japanese art form I've heard of involving fixing broken porcelain with gold, so that the repairs are conspicuous and form part of the intended look of the piece.
Kintsugi
I love the ice effect! for a moment there I thought what is he banging that wood for??! It became "clear" in the end. Thanx for the vid
That was extremely creative what did you with the handle, looks really beautiful. Thanks for your videos! I really love them and enjoy learning from you 😄👍🏼
This is a stamp. The manufacturer will write down the brand name, author name or trademark. "HON-TANE" is probably produced by "Ikenami Cutlery Works" in Tanegashima, Kagoshima, Japan.I am glad as a Japanese to have you repair it with wonderful techniques. Please use it for a long time.
8:10 when the vid about restoring that hammer? xd
野獣
野獣
Haha good one that😁
They probably don’t even know what they said
One word my friend: CREATIVITY! That is so awesome, like can not put in words. Thanks for a satisfying video again. Big like.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks! It's good to try new things every once in a while
it's so beautiful and you saved the aesthetic and history of the knife. would've definitely bought this for a personal collection, such a decent tool to use!
I know it's been sooo long since you did this video but now that my mother asked me if i could restore her oldest kitchen knife, i wanted to learn from the guys that really know how to do it. Now i have an idea although i'm not even expecting to achieve not even 10% of your quality.
Tons of thanks and best regards from the corner of the world, Argentina!
I love watching your videos, they are so calming and interesting. It is awesome seeing someone who shares both the struggles and triumphs of a project.
I was wondering what the hell was going on with that handle at first. Lol. Finished product is awesome! Great job!
I have this exact knife. I bought it in Tokyo in the mid 80's and I still use it a couple of times a week. Its a great knife.
Looks neat. I love videos where old tools and sometimes weapons have new life breathed into them.
Seeing you take it apart was most satisfying
Epic bro. The handle idea was just fantastic and the end product was classic!
that resin handle part was actually quite a nice idea!
Used to watch videos like these on 1.5x speed...quarantine changed that
Bringing the dead back to life. Keep up the great work 👌
When I saw the reflection in the knife, I was like “DAMN!!” Lol I’ve never seen that done before. Just wanna say. Great work man!
STUNNING!!! Can you do more of these Japanese style knives please? Thank you!
Speaking as a chef... that was beautiful to watch.
INCREDIBLE work, my favorite part was the jagged end of the handle encased in the resin. Absolutely beautiful work man.
really loved the "broken wood" handle technique.
I love seeing tool restorations of all types, but older chefs knives in particular and this was a delight to watch with the materials involved. An amazing finish, better than the original by a mile, a delight to watch. Can I ask what type of wood you used.
You transformed a rusty kitchen knife to a superb modern half blue knife
For real this youtuber can fix and clean anything
The most beautiful knife in a kitchen ever! I'm so impressed and wish I hade your skills 🤗👌
As a chef it broke my heart a little when I saw the initial conditin the knife was in.
@Lifeline Bot lol it was probably a mistake. He missed an "O"
Give him a break😂
I find this videos so satisfying... bringing stuff back to life is one of my fave things to do too
In the beginning of this vid , I doubted your methods . You have schooled me ! Not exaggerating , a work of Art .
Wow! I was very confused with what you were doing with the handle at first but it looks great!
Same here. Why bang away at the wood with a hammer when you can cut neatly with blade? But it came out looking really cool.
When you finished, I had this satisfaction feeling as if I did it myself :)
I could watch this stuff all day
Usually don't comment on videos but this may be my favorite one out of all the restoration videos
I really like the final result. :)
Thanks man!
As a chef this makes me very happy,, i'd want a whole set of knives like this 😍
Most elegant restoration ever!
this video answered something i've been wondering about myself, and that is if vinegar can be re-used to remove rust. apparently, yes it could. great restoration too, thanks!
Keep up the amazing work
Thanks dashawn!
i like it you made it look brand new and i love the handel
You have made that blade look beautiful again
I find these videos oddly relaxing.
A+ on the handle creativity!
The restoration of the blade was very well done.
I guess everything in this guy’s home is 100% new
That knife blended into your table in the beginning, I’m glad to see you did such a good job restoring it
This man has studied and crafted the blade
restore my relationship with my parents please
All you need is epoxy and a belt sander!😁
Wow...👍 any of Japan’s products are of high quality 🇺🇸🇯🇵😁👍
From trash to a prized possession. Beautiful work.
Amazing content. Thanks for sharing and explaining your errors and trial. I learned so much just from watching your videos. I’m always curious about how products are made. For you to show your crafty skills restoring it, gives me much knowledge. I am entertained. Keep up the great work, thanks again for sharing. You are awesome.
Beautiful! Although my heart stops when you touch the blade with your fingers! I have samurais
I know this comment is 8 months old, but I have to ask what you meant by "I have samurais".
Now everyone in quarantine be like: *InTeReStInG*
BSP Gaming2 that’s InTeReStInG
...we are all bored in our homes durig quarantine so it ain't surprsing
@@youtubeneedstogitgud3512 - speak for yourself! I'm neither sick nor locked down
@@Charles.Wright nobody likes a show off
@@Charles.Wright you sir... are a Chad!
Returning to the Japanese knife its lost dignity, a beautiful work with a rich imagination
That handle is so cool
these are so satisfying to watch! honestly some amazing content.
Nice restoration, though I'm not a fan of the resin part. I feel like it would have been better to do it the way it was done originally. But it does show creativity. So how about making a knife and/or forging one yourself rather than just restoration? I think that would make an interesting video.
Excellent work--thanks for leaving the first attempt to use the epoxy.
Gorgeous!
I wasn't too sure with the resin at first, but it turned out so well! Now I want that knife! Really impressive work
Thank you!
The mark may be "本種" Hon-Tane.
And Tanegashima Island is traditionally known as the site of the introduction of European firearms to Japan in 1542. So, Craftsmen in the island have kept alive traditional techniques for forging and sharpening iron tools.
Thanks a lot for this info :)
Is this knife available to purchase?
Entusiasta y poco hábil el muchacho. Casi destroza el cuchillo.
si. ha "tuneado" el cuchillo. No parece el mismo.
Regardless what everyone else here says, I love the work and would be proud to have that knife in my kitchen.❤️❤️🙏
70/100
I love that clear resin. Looks *puts on shades* cool...........
Perfect restoration work! I am amazed! Also very nice handle design!👍🏻
That handle ended up looking pretty amazing, nice job.
Wow nice watch. 👍👌😱
What a beautiful tool you've resurrected back to working Life. And as you frequently do, Tinkerin' Man, it's more gorgeous than it's ever been, having been in your restorative, Master's hands. It DOES shimmer..., jes' like glacial ice!
I admire and respect the restoration, however I prefer the traditional look. I’m also not a fan of a gloss finish on wa handles. But it’s pretty cool. For anyone questioning the handle depth, Japanese knives with wa handles usually expose a large part of the tang creating a larger Choil. This benefits the pinch grip most (including myself🙂) chefs prefer for comfort on these blades. For me the position is on point.
Rory Shannon this knife didn’t come with the tang hanging out so far to start with so what you said means nothing at all it’s hog wash !!! 😝🤪🙄🙄🙄
Whoa I’ve never actually seen that chemical reaction happen before... only vaguely ever heard of it. That was fascinating
Incredible restoration. Any chef would love to own this knife.
Turned out great! So many beautiful things can be done with epoxy resin.
At 3:56, when you showed the results of vinegar being re-used, you should have added the voice-clip “IMPRESSIVE” from mortal kombat.
Toasty....
"I like the restoration but blah blah the handle... I would have done this instead...."
Oh ok, so where's the video of you beautifully restoring something? LOL!
Great job, diy cool stuff!
Yeah ... that's not how it works. If you go to a restaurant and they serve you a terrible pizza you can easily tell it's terrible, you don't need to know how to bake it to express your opinion about it. If something is bad is bad regardless of the fact that you can do it or not. In my opinion he did an awesome job, I just used an example to get my point across
what was the reason for them to do it? give me the same reason and i will, constructive criticism is always a good thing when not pushed, they still have the knife, they could relatively easily do that, it's just a bit of a waste since it's so good already, depends how much of a perfectionist they are and how well they like the knife, i can't do much of this, that is, i have no experience with it, now i could give it a shot if enough people wanted to see, but for a knife that will be used 3 times then rust, i don't see much point, you can't really sell things around here, so it would be a beautiful thing that would go to waste, and that's even if i bought all the tools (i kinda need them for other things anyways, so it's not that big of a deal, just money, money i don't have, otherwise i would have boughten the tools already, and i would need to know the amount of blue they used, or i would need to make a different colour, maybe a red or yellow one like fire or something? ice is far more believable and realistic and nice of course, and to get the ice like colour, i would need to get a blue whatever that stuff is and try a few times till i got the right colour, that's if i got the right blue even, i wonder how much of the resin i would need to use for testing? i wonder how much comes for $30, see why it would be much harder and not really reasonable for others to do it? youtube recommended this video, but i'm sure mine have never been recommended, even if i did the same thing
Love the faux ice effect. If I had that knife, I would definitely put it on display.
Gosh I love you for that part with cutting the paper, I've waiting for that
If you ever sell this knife, please let me know straight away. It's beautiful and i'd love to own it!
Needs a gold or brass ring of some sort between the blade and epoxy to make it look complete
Beautiful job! I don’t have power tools but did manage to restore an old axe head using vinegar, steel wool, sandpaper, metal files, sharpening stones, time, and effort. After fitting the head on a new hickory axe handle from Costco it looks and works nicely. It’s a simple thing I know, but very satisfying to see “trash” become like new again.
I don't know y I find these videos super satisfing
Love the look of the handle but could be just me but the handle needed to be closer to the blade but great job
That was an amazing restoration!!
Thank you Frank
What artistry! Everything about this is gratifying. 👏👏👏💃
It turned out gorgeous! The handle especially 😍
You should check out MC-51 for rust. A lot of other restorers swear by it.
I didn’t understand why you broke the wood like that but the end result is awesome looking!
That how you make epoxy looks beautiful.. tables, chairs.. and so on.. that the way
Beautiful. Looks like a whole lot of fun.
Absolutely stunning!! Love, love, love it!