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Nice work JC, How about some Mesquite for a southwestern favor? Or was there a reason you chose cedar? Where did you purchase your stone(s), which ones should I look at first? And would it be too much to do a through tenon on the base with peg. At that point the whole thing could be broken down...

Oh I forgot, thanks Len we were thinking the same thought at the same time. It would be fun someday to make that investment, but not now. However I'm enjoying the education right now. Thanks Greg

oivind_dahle: Well, well, some eye candy do you use those, it looks like you have at least 2, or are they on display? Could I make those handles, I believe so, some time, some money, I've enjoyed inlaying/joining different species of wood in the past, can be challenging, but fun...

Oivind_dahle: Devin Thomas custom Gyuto at 240mm what would something like that cost?? And would it be wise for me to cut my handle making teeth on something like that??? I went to his site extremely impressive! But until I understand what suits me, per Mad Mel, I don't think can reasonably...

Mad Mel, I was wondering about the Petty Fujiwara FKM line. If I used it more for deboning would you choose a #3 Deba 150mm or a #4 Boning 145mm. Which would be a more versatile knife? There's quite difference in weight. Have had experience with these two knives. Thanks Greg

oivind_dahle You said"When you use 240 for a few days, there is no going back to a smaller one" then what size sujihiki do you favor? TK59 Where can I go to handle some knives in SD. Don't want sale pressure, I just need to handle a few! JC, What's the overall length of a 330mm suji...

Hi Mad Mel, I guess you guys are located all over the world! Thanks for your thoughtful reply. When you say "I'd start by saying that not everyone is comfortable with a 240mm gyuto as their main knife to use at home". Are you referring to size/function. I'm a big guy 6'3" 245, I need a...

Oivind_dahle How did your Carter project turn out, pics?

Hi All Good Morning here, Thanks MC2442 I'm still on the road to one at a time. I thought by posting Doug's suggested list it would be a good start at identifying quality J-Knives. Hi JohnC, Yes I'll be reading and researching everything you guys throw at me for awhile, before I purchase...

OK Doug here's what I found per your suggestion. I'm not saying I'm going there, but I want some input from everyone on the following list. It comes in a $1100. Without a board or sharpening equipment! Tojiro DP Chef Knife 240mm Kikuichi Elite Carbon Sujihiki 270mm Tojiro DP Paring Knife...

Hey Sean, I've seen a few cutting boards, are there any plans/designs you guys like? Size, thickness and features?

Nice Titebond III, use it all the time, last time I bought a gallon! Thanks for the reply Stefan, my guy carries some Koa, he can get it out of LA if need be, love that wood! I have a piece of 8/4 Cocobolo with very little sap wood I think I'll start there. have a Bench Dog router table with...

Sorry Johndoughy I missed the link! I checked the boardsmith site, got it! I'll check with my guy at the hardwood store, check the epoxies approved for food usage. Putting something together like that is right up my alley. Oh I forgot I have a piece of 4/4 Curly maple with some birdseye.

Johndoughy is there a preferred wood? And is there wood to avoid? I know from experience certain African hardwood when they splinter the burn you get is immediate

Doug, I prefer the purple pill, a little red, a little blue! I've been down the rabbit hole before, sometimes its fun and usually expensive! Is that where the raving madman genius cutler lives, at the bottom of the rabbit hole? And what knife would he show me? Johndoughy can you please...