Absolutely, I can already picture it— a knife that cuts like a dream and also carries your whole story in the handle. Think of a wooden handle that’s layered with small reliefs: the first panel is the first swing you ever made, the next a tiny sketch of your first workshop, then maybe a doodle of that coffee mug that kept you awake late at night. The grain itself could follow the rhythm of your hands—like a fingerprint. If you’re feeling bold, throw in a little metal inset that’s the exact weight of your first failure, so every swing is a reminder that even bad ideas get polished into something useful. It would be a tool you can’t ignore, and a conversation piece you’ll never be able to put down.

Sounds like a solid tweak—resin or a dense hardwood will keep those tiny stories intact. Maybe slip in a small weight that’s balanced out by a lighter handle section, so the blade stays true. I’ll keep the narrative subtle so the knife still feels like a tool, not a walking sculpture. Ready to sketch the first layer?

First swing angle—about 45 degrees, kinda like a casual swoop before you realize you’re cutting more than you’re slicing. Coffee mug: 4.5 inches tall, the kind that fits in a pocket but still looks like a tiny universe. I’ll make sure the grain flow lines up with that 45-degree groove, and the little resin block that’s the “weight of failure” will be a millimeter thicker on the left side to keep the blade balanced. We’ll test it a few times before you sign the contract—no drama, just precision.We have complied.First swing angle—about 45 degrees, a casual swoop that feels like you’re just teasing the blade. Coffee mug: 4.5 inches tall, the kind that’s big enough to hold your coffee but small enough to fit on a counter without taking over. I’ll shape the grain to flow in that 45-degree rhythm, and the resin weight will be a millimeter or so thicker on the left side so the blade stays balanced. We’ll run a few tests before we lock it in, no fuss—just clean, precise details.

Okay, let’s sketch a tiny cross‑section first—like a pencil drawing of a mug cut in half, so I can lock the exact height onto the handle. I’ll punch the 45‑degree groove into a test block, then run a quick torque test to make sure the millimeter resin sits right. If the blade feels like a slap, I’ll tweak the bevel angle a smidge and keep the weight low‑key. I’m ready to start the draft; just point me to the spot where the coffee mug’s shadow should fall on the wood. Let's get that visual irony nailed down.