Recent content by Bromo33333

Oh dear, it's back to bricks.......

Totally agree. Once it has been initially sharpened, it's a vorpal sword! :-)

I would view the Takamura to be more of a 'laser'is knife and the Misono to be more of a general knife. Both amazingly sharp. I own the Misono and the Takamura's been on my "want" list since day 1. Looking for the excuse! :-) I have abused the Misono carbon a LOT and it's not rusted...

I loves my Misono Dragon. But I don't think you could go wrong!

Easy: Misono Swedish Carbon Steel "Dragon" 240mm. Are we allowed a paring knife and a slicer? Because between those 3 I'd be set! And I assume my sharpening stones were not missing? Considering I'd have lost all my knives, so clearly has some issues, I wouldn't spend much more than...

ooh! JCK house brand looks awesome!! I'm trying to stay under $100-ish for the gift (he's not YET family ...)

Our future son in law is very much into cooking and has never had a nice knife! Heh heh heh. Looks like a simple 240mm Tojiro could be in his future! Any other suggestions?

Out of curiosity ... why would you want to do that? I am not arguing, just genuinely curious. Seems finding a place with power tools will be your best bet. I am sure that there are places in NYC that can oblige.

I have a Misono Dragon - it patinas silly easy, and is brownish, but it isn't rust. I got a rust spot on the blade at one point, which is also brown (reddish brown), but looked different. I could easily have used your words to describe either. Can you post a picture?

Before getting the knives above, have a visit to Korin in NYC - they can probably get you kitted out. Why do you want to get a Santuko AND a Chef Knife? One good one should be able to do all you want to do.

"Less than $200, however I'm thinking of buying a Weige knives (Austin Local) chef knife for about $600 in the future unless someone convinces me otherwise." I can recommend the Misono line of Gyutos - I have the carbon steel one (Gyuto 9.5") and couldn't be happier, though their stainless...

Is that "Knives and Stones" website?

Since you aren't after trying to buy a knife and then *make a profit* reselling it used, later, then ok: In high end audio gear, the trick is to buy whatever you have used, try it out, an dif it works, keep it, if it doesn't, sell it for real close to what you bought. It *usually* works...

I think if you want an investment buying stock may be a better bet. Fwiw

I'll agree the knife looks pretty cool. What I learned here was there is a whole world of Japanese knives that is well beyond Shun, Global and others. Welcome to the forums!!