Recent content by blorbin

Yeah, I just looked at the Suien VC and I might go that direction, though i read from a lot of people that the handle is really uncomfortable. I'm not sure if they are using the pinch grip, but it seems like if you use the grip you suggested the "Peace" sign grip, which is what I'll be using...

Opps, i meant to put that I wanted a smaller width blade than the 110 mm not 210 mm*

Hehe, yeah he was responding to my earlier post. He suggested I try a CCK to start out with and thats what I got. Although I didn't use the damaged cleaver, I did hold it and decided I want a smaller one to start out. Jaybett did give me a few suggestions for cleavers other than the CCK but...

Hey everyone, I posted in the other forum and had decided after getting some advice to buy a CCK full size carbon steel veggie chopper but after it arrived with the blade damaged and I was able to hold it for a few minutes I decided I would like a higher quality and a bit smaller knife. I...

Aww man...the cleaver arrived with the blade broken. And now that I've had a chance to hold if for a few minutes I think I want a bit smaller one with a bit nicer fit and finish. Has anyone tried the Sugimoto #30 cleaver? It is at around $130 and looks like a step up in craftsmanship , but I...

hey what have you all heard about the Apex Sharpening System? Are those things any good? Is it better to just learn the old fashioned way?

Thanks for the reply Jeybett, you rock! I'll research everything you mentioned and let you know what I end up with. Thanks again!

I decided to go with the CCk full sized cleaver, I know it's big but i like the look of it and it's carbon. Now can any of you recommend a sharpening system? I want to learn to sharpen on a whetstone setup.

and actually those I posted above both have a larger size up available for $20-30 more...

Wow, thanks everyone for your input! I do think a Chinese chef knife is the way to go for me listening to everything you just said Jay. I just stumbled upon these two cheaper models as well, they aren't full size which I thought might be a nice next step...

Hey Folks! I'm super excited to have just found this forum to start learning more about knives and perhaps get some advice. I'm a home cook that has always used cheapo $5 "kiwi" knives from the Asian market and have been happy until recently. I would like to have a higher quality knife...