Whenever I make a culinary knife, I want it to perform exceptionally. That’s a given. But ultimately I want it to inspire the end user. I want them to see it as a conduit for channeling the muse into their kitchen and into the meals that they create. (Or at least at a bare minimum,…
Functional art.
🔥Sold🔥~Message me for details~ I had wanted to make a knife like this for a few years now and I’m happy that I made myself finally do it.Many times I find myself taking the faster route and never going all in on a project because of time and financial constraints. That was almost the fate…
Integral bolster chefs knife
The blade was forged from w2 high carbon steel and features a contoured handle made from birdseye Laotian rosewood. Between the handle and bolster is a subtle, yet elegant polished copper spacer. Please email ensoforge@gmail.com if you would like to order a custom knife such as this or any other questions regarding it. Thanks for…
Sentimental gifts
These two 8” gyutos were ordered as gifts for 2 kitchen managers of a restaurant. Each blade profile is very similar with the only differences being in the handle materials. Thanks for looking!
280mm Honyaki Sujihiki
This was a nice project from start to finish. The blade was forged from W2 high carbon steel and the handle is Tasmanian black wood and Gabon ebony heirloom fit to antiqued copper. Thanks for looking.
Challenges
This knife was challenging. I had a deadline to meet with this project and only a 2.5 lb hammer at my disposal. Forging out a 480 layer billet with enough material to make a 9” blade left me sore and tired many nights. Now, I could of easily bought a pre made piece of Damascus…
Sakimaru Takohiki
This 300mm sakimaru takohiki features a full tang construction with stabilized black and white ebony scales and nickel silver pins.
Honyaki Kiritsuke gyuto (Sold)
Available for direct purchase is this 9″ honyaki kiritsuke gyuto. The blade was hand forged from W2 high carbon tool steel and features a high polish and very active, unique hamon. The handle has been sculpted from Gabon ebony and features fire blackened, faceted heirloom fit steel fittings, and blue dyed maple burl spacers. The…
Enso, expectation, and intention
The state of mind of the artist in the moment of creation and the acceptance of imperfection as perfection is one of the many things that the Enso symbol signifies. I look to that symbol and it’s meanings whenever I’m faced with challenges, seeking inspiration, or just contemplating ideas. Honestly, I was a bit nervous…
