Several Replacemnent Knife Handles Have Also Been Made ....

  
 
The "Pan Handle" story started back in 2011, when I was asked "Can you make me a couple of these"? At the time I had no idea how many handles I would finish up making.

Please Note: These handles SHOULD NOT be considered water or dish washer proof. Prolonged exposure to water WILL result in damage occurring.

I use a variety of timbers to make replacement handles, often English Oak and Ash, but I regularly have Mahogany and Iroko in stock (African and American hardwoods). These materials are hard wearing and burn resistant, and are "Fit For Purpose".

Normally I use the timber I have available when an order is placed, and unless otherwise specified, all handles are supplied sealed and varnished without any additional colour.

Nothing is ever kept in stock, all my handles, lid knobs and fittings are made to order, normally, with a very quick turn-around. Other materials can been used, but often, they are subject to additional charges. Also, if additional work is required (or if fittings need to be replaced), the customer is ALWAYS advised up front.		  
         
         
 

Knife Handles

      
         
   


One day my ever-suffering wife asked, "Can you do anything with this".

What she showed me was an old-fashioned knife with a bone handle. Clearly, the knife had been in the dish washer about 1000 times too many.
  
         
 


As can be seen here, a valued heirloom has been given a whole new life, using a piece of Brazilian Ebony.

The piece has been given an oil finish, which can be re-newed with ease, as and when required		    
         
         
         
         
   





A photo of a complete job to be worked on.


In the foreground you see 3 knives. Each has a phenolic handle which is both broken and loose.		  
 
 






Here you see the same 3 knives after a small number of hours attention.

They have all received a new Oak handle, held in place with Mahogany dowels.		    
         
   

As per the set of 3 shown above, a bread knife was also included in the job, and was given the same treatment.

It has new Oak handle sides, held together with Mahogany dowels.		  
         
         
         
 

A well-worn set of fish knives and forks

      
 
An interesting request came in, asking if I could resurect a set of fish knives and forks. At first glance, they looked to be well past their sell by date, but then what would life be without the odd challenge to address. Below you see before and after pictures, and I leave Sarah Isaacs to tell the rest of the tail.		  
         
    Sarah says: I had been randomly looking on the internet for someone who could fix my bone handled cutlery. I say fix, the bone had splintered, broken and flaked, so the idea of trying to 'fix' them was just futile. I spotted 'Wood Be Nice' and thought I'd make contact. Perhaps I could have wooden handles and after all, no one could possibly make the cutlery any worse!

I was beyond pleased! Not only was the communication exceptional with Jon, but he fitted one of the pieces with a new handle just to see how it looked and to see if I liked it. It was amazing. The American Black Walnut handles complete with glaze looked even better than the bone ones did before they disintegrated. I was able to use the cutlery once again.		  
         
     
         
 


The craftsmanship was nothing short of miraculous. Not only were the pieces functional again, but they also retained the essence of their era, a testament to the skill and dedication of this incredible craftsman.

It is rare to find someone who not only excels in their trade but does so with a profound respect for the items.

To conclude, if you're on the fence about entrusting your cherished items to someone you've just discovered, let this be a testament to the remarkable things that can happen when you take that leap of faith. The exceptional service, coupled with the unmatched skill in restoration, has resulted in an amazing set of cutlery.

Sarah Isaacs, April 2024.