Tag Archives: higonocampos
Arcaic Higonocampos
Like the more primitie Higonokamis, this one as a brass handle folded on the back, and I added a lot of pativa and texture all over it, except for the blade faces, wich were hand rubbed and only slightly aged. … Continue reading
Pair of Chef´s Knives in Damascus Steel and Jacarandá
I forgot to post this pic shwing these two knives ready. They were the knives I went to São Paulo two weeks ago to personally deliver to thier owner and both have damascus steel blades (6″ and 7″) and jacarandá … Continue reading
Damascus Tanto Folder
Another variation of my Higonocampos, in damascus steel and ranger green g-10, that should be almost arriving at his owner´s hands, in the US, by now.
Lucky Guy
Very few people can have the oportunity do do what they love for a living nowadays (though to many it is just a matter of havng the guts to “jump” on it, but that´s the subject of another post). I … Continue reading
Maple Higonocampos
This time the wood was left with its natural color, only finished with tung oil, but the nice depthh and tridimensional looks don´t show on the pic. You can also see some pens from my collection, old and new – … Continue reading
Making a custom knife step by step
This is a very cool video showing step by step how a knife is made by the stock removal method. The method used by this Polish knifemaker is very simiar to mine.
On the way to Turkey
This HHigonocampos with caviúna wood handle and aged 1070 steel blade, among with a few other pieces I made, should be landing in Istambul today.
Two great books!
I recently received these two books and found both to be great! The first was written by Canadian knifemaker Murray Carter, who lived in japan and learned the traditional techiques of making Japanese kitchen knives and tools. Well illustrated, it … Continue reading
On the bench: Mauro´s chef´s knife
This a nice way to start the week: a 6″ blade chef´s knife with caviúna hadle that is part of a three knife set ordered y Mauro that I will be working on in the next days.
Damascus Slim Gyuto
This Slim Gyuto was made of damascus steel and Gabon ebony and, with its 5 3/4″ long blade and its dark, petroleum colored exotic handle is a compact, practical knife and also a top eye catcher! US$ 325.00, plus US$ … Continue reading
