Kiridashi handle I typically work with stabilised

I typically work with stabilised Australian Hardwoods such as:

This is a hefty knife that can handle some slightly heavier work whist having a thinner tip to manage the more delicate tasks

As with all my knives the spine and the choil are rounded for comfort and the handle features some Western Australian wandoo with an aluminium spacer

6mm Thickness 1cm from tip: 0

Kiridashi handle I typically work with stabilisedA kiridashi is a Japanese utility knife that can be used for whittling, leatherwork, a woodwork marking knife etc. These knives feature a ni (two) layer construction out of 52100 and wrought iron, and whilst i have finished these on a Japanese natural stone to try and show some of the kasumi finish, but i am not an expert by any means. Blade Width: 50mm Handle: 160mm Overall Length: 210mm Height at heel: 85mm Thickness: 5mm Weight: 160gm This is a