August 05, 2024
Handle attaching_Nenohi Record Vol_4
Today's Nenohi Record is about the final process in the manufacturing of our Japanese knives, the "handle attaching" process.
After going through a number of manufacturing processes, Nenohi's Japanese knives are finished by perfectly attaching the handle at the end of the manufacturing process.
At Nenohi, we pay close attention to every detail of this final process.
we will explain the particulars of "handle attaching" according to three key words.
After going through a number of manufacturing processes, Nenohi's Japanese knives are finished by perfectly attaching the handle at the end of the manufacturing process.
At Nenohi, we pay close attention to every detail of this final process.
we will explain the particulars of "handle attaching" according to three key words.
1. selection of handle
-Shape
Nenohi takes up an "octagonal" handle for the japanese knives.
The octagonal handle allows you to grip the knife at the same angle every time you hold it again.
This reproducibility allows the chef to control the knife as if it were an extension of his or her own hand.
The octagonal handle allows you to grip the knife at the same angle every time you hold it again.
This reproducibility allows the chef to control the knife as if it were an extension of his or her own hand.
-In-house design
We design each and every handle to match the length and shape of all our knives, keeping in mind that they should be well-balanced when used.
2. Precision in handle attaching
[Straightness of the blade]
[Blade angle]
In the process of attaching the handle, we place the greatest importance on keeping the knife at the center of gravity in the hand (the tip is lighter) and on attaching the knife to the handle in a strictly straight manner.
We also determine the optimum position for each shape to hold the knife as an extension of the hand, and attach the handle precisely to that position.
We also determine the optimum position for each shape to hold the knife as an extension of the hand, and attach the handle precisely to that position.
3. Beauty
-Chin Polishing
The "Chin", the part that touches the finger when using the knife, is precisely rounded and polished for a beautiful appearance and a stress-free grip and comfort of use.
-Filling the gap between the handle and the blade
[Ebony handle]
[Magnolia handle]
The gap between the knife and the handle is filled by cutting the same wood (ebony for ebony, magnolia for magnolia) and inserting it into the gap.
With the particularity, the gap between the handle and the knife become beautiful, and the gap will not widen even if the knife is used for a long time.
Furthermore, by soaking the invisible gaps with hot wax, water is prevented from penetrating into the gaps, preventing rusting of the knife and extending the life of the handle.
With the particularity, the gap between the handle and the knife become beautiful, and the gap will not widen even if the knife is used for a long time.
Furthermore, by soaking the invisible gaps with hot wax, water is prevented from penetrating into the gaps, preventing rusting of the knife and extending the life of the handle.
We hope you have enjoyed Nenohi record this time about the special care that goes into the final step of the manufacturing process of Nenohi's Japanese kitchen knives, "handle attachment.
We, Nenohi Cutlery, pursue the ease of use and the beauty of our knives right up to the very end of the process.
This is the end of the explanation of our particularity to our Japanese knives (single-edged), but we will continue to provide more information to you in the "Nenohi Record," so please stay tuned for the next episode and beyond!
We, Nenohi Cutlery, pursue the ease of use and the beauty of our knives right up to the very end of the process.
This is the end of the explanation of our particularity to our Japanese knives (single-edged), but we will continue to provide more information to you in the "Nenohi Record," so please stay tuned for the next episode and beyond!