Recent content by GConcept999

I've heard nothing but very fast cutter and good feedback on Gesshin stones, they also have splash-n-go lines. Bester 1k or 1.2k for mid-value stone, fast cutter, good feedback, but a soaker. I have the 1k, I think it's fast with okay-good feedback. I think I would prefer a little softer and...

I agree with what Benuser said. Many people would agree that a gyuto performs many of the tasks of a santoku and more, so both a gyuto and a santoku may be redundant. Get a gyuto in 240mm or 210mm, as your large knife, a 150mm petty as your "medium", and a cheap ~$5 parer as your "small." For...

Welcome to KFF!

Welcome to KFF, JH!

I finally got around to start the thinning project last week. I was using p220 grit wetordry sandpaper I had. I used it wet on a pretty flat and lacquered piece of 1"x6" (having it wet was the only to keep it from sliding around). It was pretty slow in my opinion, spent maybe 30-40 minutes, used...

Sweet knife, and sweet collaboration group buy! I'd totally buy one if I had the money and was in the market for another gyuto! I have a question about the profile. How is this knife's profile compared with a Masamoto KS? I've scanned through most of the posts on this collaboration, and...

Welcome, Ray, to KFF! Excellent choice with the Suisin Honyaki Wa-Gyuto! I'd love to handle one some day!

Welcome to KFF! I'm curious about white gyuto you ordered. Nevertheless, congrats on your purchase and interest in knives!

Welcome to KFF, Guy! Knife nice you have there. I wonder which line from Masamoto it is from.

PM sent to K-Fed :D

Sandpaper, drywall screen, cinder-block, flat concrete, sidewalk or flat part of your driveway all works (I found the sidewalk outside of my house to be kind of smooth though). I've heard drywall screen clogs less than sandpaper due to the holes for grit and water to go through. Sandpaper or...

I would like to buy a Beston #500 or Gesshin #400 stone for knife thinning and repair purposes. I would consider other similar stones in this range. I may also consider a Naniwa Omura #150 or even a diamond plate. Thanks in advance.

Welcome to KFF!

Welcome, Erik, to KFF! You will learn a lot here!

Eeeek, I have a mold/mildew problem with it soaked in a cooler with no bleach. I just got a few new stones last week and decided to perma-soak them after my first sharpen. Was off work for a few days, so I hadn't sharpen until today. I had a Bester 1k, a Suehiro Rika 5k, and a cheapie...