Brian had a request last week from our son to make him a bread knife. After a friend had used his knife and loved it, Steve wanted to give her one as a Christmas gift.
Brian made a number of knives using exotic wood blanks such as zebra wood, wenge, imboya and mahogany.
With a spindle gouge, Brian turned the blanks between centres on the lathe. As the wood rotated, he shaped the knife handles. Once the shapes were completed and sanded, they were parted off.
Each of the knife handles was buffed with jeweller's rouge, white diamond and wax.
Brian glued the best Sheffield Steel knife blades into the wooden handles.
Steve had his choice of bread knives for his friend's Christmas present. He is proud to give a hand-turned gift which is a welcome addition to any kitchen. Not only does it feel great in your hand and cut your bread or bagel with ease, but it so beautiful that Steve and his wife used one to cut the cake at their wedding.
