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I got this idea for our kitchen knives from a magazine (which one escapes me for the moment) but I took a bit of artistic license for my version. The knives are supported by literally hundreds (over a thousand) bamboo skewers crammed into the box. The bottom is lined with cork. I had a bit of fun doing the inlay by hand—that is—without the use of a bushing set on my router. It turned out to be easier than I thought it was going to be as long as I kept my chisel razor sharp (is there any other kind??).
Woods Used: Box is African mahogany, Inlay is yellowheart and Caribbean rosewood, splines are purpleheart
Finish: General Finishes Seal-a-cell with Arm-R-Seal topcoats.
Comments welcome…..as usual.
-- GSY from N. Idaho
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SteveKorz
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posted 345 days ago
I really like the inlay and the purpleheart splines…. you’ve done a fantastic job on this! I’m sure it takes lots of patience to put the inlay in by hand….
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rikkor
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posted 345 days ago
I saw that magazine, too. Your take on the project is very well done. That is a neat inlay.
Mike
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posted 345 days ago
Me like, me have very sharp knives, me like inlay.
I have a solid stainless chopper, it cuts like butter, I have 3 knife boxes, all bought. Now I need one like that.
I have the plastic rod version of the bamboo spikes, I like yours better.
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TedM
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posted 345 days ago
It looks great! Cool idea too! If you remember the name/issue of the magazine please post.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 345 days ago
interesting.
I need something to hold my knives.
And it is just filled with skewers.. that’s it? (and the cork on the bottom)
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 345 days ago
Great craftsmanship, & very clever.
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Kevin
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posted 345 days ago
I have looked at the plastic versions many times, but never thought of using bamboo skewers. I may have to try that one myself. Maybe not the handmade inlay just yet though. That turned out beautiful.
-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas
Marcel T
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posted 345 days ago
That’s awesome! Awesome idea with the skewers!
scopemonkey
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posted 345 days ago
Wish I could take credit for the skewer idea, but I found the magazine that inspired me:
Woodsmith no. 175 from 2/08. They had an article on kitchen containers.
-- GSY from N. Idaho
MsDebbieP
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posted 344 days ago
I just looked online.. this sells for $125.
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jeanmarc
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nice job
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Dusty56
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WOW !! That’s a real eye catcher : ) What are the dimensions ?
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