Many of the knives I have released lately are inspired by the concept of Yobitsugi: taking a piece from a broken object and adding it to different piece as a repair or accent. The blades that I have made from a tang section of a failed knife, fused to a new blade are closer to the concept of repair that might be regarded as the core idea of Yobitsugi but this approach borrows more from the aesthetic of such repairs in ceramics. The “patches” are fragments of broken knives that failed somewhere in the making process. In this case, I have composed them along the spine, like the way a Yobitsugi repair will usually rebuild the edge of a broken bowl or plate. You can read more on the blog, if you haven’t already.

‍ The blade is 52100 with tin repairs. The handle is Blackwood and Madagascar Rosewood.

Blade length: 250mm

Height: 57mm

Thickness at handle: 4.2mm

Thickness at midpoint: 3.4mm

Thickness at grindline (estimated): 2.3mm

Thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm

Weight: 302g

This work is experimental and ambitious by nature. There are likely to be some small pinholes in the soft metals. And yes, they are very soft. They will scratch very easily but I believe that they can be used with care, like other precision knives.

I am happy to say that I have been selling knives made with these methods for 6 months and so far, no one has reported a problem.

But, If you purchase one of these blades and experience something that you were not expecting, please contact me. I am committed to working with each customer to ensure their satisfaction. While a refund is an option (within a reasonable timeframe) I would greatly appreciate if those buying these knives would go into it with a willingness to consider first repair, second replacement and only as a last resort, a full refund.

As usual, this knife is sold by lottery. Please enter you email below to be entered in the drawing to buy this knife for the listed price. The drawing will take place Sunday, April 19th.