Making a knife (Noodle Cleaver/Menkiri)

I made a Japanese inspired noodle cleaver for my friend Ruby, she occasionally does pop up food events and used to run a cafe so hopefully will get lots of good use out of this knife. Check out her instagram rubyjetwhite
A noodle cleaver is specifically designed for cutting the noodle dough into individual noodles. From my research they all have a single bevel which makes sense as you can keep the flat side of the knife against the dough.
I ordered a piece of 1095 steel for this knife and knowing it would be a real challenge made sure to order more than I needed incase I needed to redo the knife... and I'm glad I did as I did have to redo it.
By far one of the hardest knives I've made, not only for the sheer size or the fact that I cracked it and had to make it again but also the grind line straight over that length was a real challenge.
The woods used for the handle are walnut, Jarrah and some Birch veneer. I used some Rimu and walnut for the Saya.
If you enjoyed this video subscribe for more!
And check out my Instagram for more updates about what I'm working on davidbrynparker

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Gee it came up absolutely beautifully!

[@thisnightcreeps]

Great ASMR vibe on the staining shots!

[@DavidParker]

Hahaha thank you!

[@zackthegreat5098]

This is absolutely lovely!!! I wish I could have one..

[@BobDougann]

Wooo amazing

[@toddji1]

A work of art! 😍

[@ajablades9524]

Thanks for the video

[@drmkiwi]

Nice work - making the knife and the video. Cheers, David

[@roliver6580]

How many man hours? Turned out awesome. I'd pay for one. Keep up the great work.

[@indiaessuah1594]

So amazing 😍

[@DavidParker]

Thanks India!

[@nicholascoyle9171]

Nice firebricks.

[@diydaisy2217]

Eating freshly baked sour dough bread and watching your video is the perfect way to start my morning!

[@DavidParker]

🥰 yum!

[@sick-days]

whoa

[@kenanaktas2655]

Nice :)

[@TheHollylangford]

David! I want to see it in action!

[@DavidParker]

Once Ruby has her technique down Im sure I’ll convince her to get a video for Instagram or something!

[@Chameleonjones]

How much would it cost to have you make me one of these knives do you have a website for custom orders

[@user-fm8do1cn2c]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rubywhite4577]

[@DavidParker]

☺️

[@xmeatlessx]

Whoa that was definitely pretty hot I'll be honest.

[@heriestadvertising2532]

Saya ingin membeli...saya dari indonesia

[@sislertx]

Ill.tske.three.please

[@jonoperkinsthefirst]

shut up and take my money

[@DavidParker]

I tried to keep talking to a minimum but I did feel like I had to explain a couple of things... hahaha