Congrats Butch

tonydahose · #1

i just received an email from chef knives to go and they are selling Butch's knives now. They are really nice looking too.

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Donut · #2

****, those are pretty. Also expensive.

I remember the thread where he showed how thin he was making kitchen knives. It would be a dream in the kitchen, especially in XHP.

Congrats, Butch.

bh49 · #3

It is great. Congrats, Butch.

dialex · #4

Congratulations my friend. Those are some fine knives, I'm sure the users will be delighted.
And who knows, maybe we'll get to see a folder collaboration some day... :)

defenestrate · #5

The one on the main page looks sweet. I hope the exposure treats you well. Congrats indeed.

butch · #6

thanks guys
so far as the folder well im getting better at making them

Water Bug · #7

Wow, those are some sweet-looking knives! Congratulations, Butch! Good luck and best wishes with these!

Water Bug · #8

Evening, Butch,

I purchased your 240mm Gyuto with CPM 154 blade, G10 front spacer, and spalted horse chestnut and a half spalted curly redwood handle. I've been wanting to invest in your custom knives, and this was an outstanding one to start with!

I received the knife yesterday. It arrived in great shape. I really liked the looks of the spalted horse chestnut and a half spalted curly redwood handle, and it looks even better when held in my hand.

Speaking of the handle... there certainly is plenty of it! It fills my hand, feels good and comfortable, and is as practical as it is beautiful.

The balance of this knife is most outstanding, Butch! It reminds me of the balance of a Spyderco Military. At first glance, it looked like the knife would be front heavy. Imagine my surprise when the balance felt just right when I gripped the handle. I'm also impressed at how well the balance allowed me to manuever the knife. It feels so user friendly!

Also, the sharpness of this blade is different from any other edge I've felt. When I tested the blade's edge with my fingertips, I initially wondered where the edge was. Fortunately, my father taught me right and I continued to be careful and cautious, and soon I realized the edge was truly there, but in a deceptive way, if that makes sense. Had I been foolish and pressed my fingertips harder to find the edge, I would've been in for an unpleasant surprise. Once I figured out what to feel for and how to go about it, there most certainly was an impressive edge there! I'm not sure if there's something unique in the way you sharpen your knives or if this is the first kitchen knife I've dealt with that carried a very sharp edge, but it certainly was an interesting experience for me.

I have not used the knife as yet, but I can see and feel how useful it'll be in the kitchen.

Thank you, Butch, for making your handmade knives available! I'm very pleased to have been able to acquire this fine piece. To have something that was made by your own hands is most outstanding and makes it that much more special!

xceptnl · #9

I am drooling over here looking at those beautiful pieces and thinking about using the XHP in the kitchen. Great combo, even with the CPM154. I wish I could afford to invest in one of these knives.

butch · #10

water bug thanks for the feedback
i have got a bit of flack for how large my handles are but i do make sure to balance the knives so that the blade is lively and fun to use

the edge on the blade is from a 9 micron belt and then stropped (the belt is jsut about worn out so im sure its finer then9 micron now)

may you have alot of fun slicing all manner of stuff in the kitchen

Evil D · #11

Man those are nice but none of the food i cook is worthy of a $650 knife lol.

Water Bug · #12

butch wrote:water bug thanks for the feedback
i have got a bit of flack for how large my handles are but i do make sure to balance the knives so that the blade is lively and fun to use

the edge on the blade is from a 9 micron belt and then stropped (the belt is jsut about worn out so im sure its finer then9 micron now)

may you have alot of fun slicing all manner of stuff in the kitchen

You're welcome, Butch, and thank you for your reply!

The way you made the handle is outstanding! And balanced to be lively and fun to use describes this knife beautifully. I'm very impressed with how effortless it is to manuver this knife around in spite of its size and length. And, thank you for describing how you sharpened and stropped the edge. Perhaps that accounts to the uniqueness of its feel.

The custom built, fit, finish, balance, ease of application and use because of the balance and design of the blade and handle, splendid beauty of the knife, and fine reputation of the maker is what truly makes this knife worth the price. The fun I plan to have putting this knife to use on the food I prepare is a benefit that comes with the cutlery's handmade craftsmanship.