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Shigefusa (Kiya) Yanagiba Refurb

Discussion in 'JapaneseKnifeSharpening / Dave Martell Knives' started by Dave Martell, Mar 5, 2014.

  1. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    One of my favorite repair jobs that I'm quite proud of is the refurbishment of this 330mm Shigefusa (KIYA's house brand kanji seen) yanagiba owned by Harrleson Stanley (of Shapton USA). This knife was gifted to Harrelson personally by the owner of Shigefusa after having survived a hurricane. The knife was found under sea water as seen in the before picture. I worked on this knife to bring it back to what I believe to be close to what Shigefusa would do themselves plus we added on a Stefan Keller made handle.

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    Dave Martell, Mar 5, 2014
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  2. erikz

    erikz Founding Member

    Wow Dave. Really nice refurb! Love the special story that goes with this yanagiba!
     
    erikz, Mar 7, 2014
    #2
  3. bieniek

    bieniek Founding Member

    Awesome blade to work on
     
    bieniek, Mar 7, 2014
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  4. William Catcheside

    William Catcheside Founding Member

    Lovely work and fantastic History to the blade:)
     
    William Catcheside, Mar 7, 2014
    #4
  5. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

    Nice save Dave.
     
    Jim, Mar 8, 2014
    #5
  6. gavination

    gavination Founding Member

    I rather dig the cloud patina on the before... Haha!
     
    gavination, Mar 8, 2014
    #6
  7. BathonUk

    BathonUk Founding Member

    Awesome work Dave:D
     
    BathonUk, Mar 8, 2014
    #7
  8. cheflarge

    cheflarge Founding Member

    Uber SEXY, well done, Dave!
     
    cheflarge, Mar 9, 2014
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