Recent content by kavik79

Oh my god, that video was the most disgusting thing I've seen all week lol That paper test result was NOT worth that much blood I've worn the occasional flat spot, but have only made myself bleed once that I recall, before learning my lesson. And that was while fixing an old near wedge...

Well, an extra month added to the estimated shipping date after manufacturing issues....my curiosity has been overturned and I canceled my order. Offer on a pass around rescinded

Yeah, like I said, it turned into a bit of a mess. Too many people trying to be helpful without thinking of the consequences But that's MD for ya....lots of **** to dig through to find the occasional gem Haha hello barclid. I'm super skeptical, but like I said, it got under my skin... And...

Hey all, Haven't been on this site in ages, but this link came up in a search last night I was part of the original discussion over on MD that was questioning the hardness rating. Originally it was listed at 63 in the specs (the same as what's claimed by the maker in discussions of other...

Thanks :) The gut is what I was going with too lol There was LOTS of sanding involved, I'm not sure which part you're asking about, but I'll list off the basics: Blade: Soaked in acetone to remove the lacquer and soften the kurouchi finish then sanded with wet/dry paper in water. Don't...

thanks guys :) not only is it my first finished re-handle, but I'm also totally new to these chinese cleavers. For those who use them, does this handle size seem about right? It's just about a quarter inch shorter than the stock handle, and less than a quarter inch narrower

Rough sanded the blade, eased the edges, and gave it a hot vinegar treatment. Tapered octagonal handle made from Cocobolo and Redwood lace burl (was supposed to be burnt finish on the cocobolo, but was having serious issues getting the finish to dry due to the oils in the wood, so I ended up...

you sure? The description does say it "has one of the best blades on the market"! :lol2:

Considering I'm fairly new around here, i was going to stay out of this..... But since i ended up here because i was considering the knife in the same thread, I think it's worth speaking up. sorry to say, I'm with the skeptics here..... 11 months ago you were brand new to all this...

Hahaha ugh, yeah.... Even though I'd already seen that, you still got me with it lol

Tjangula - thanks, I'll check out the link. Hope it works well for you if you decide to give it a go Adrian - Lol i should've mentioned i'm not a pro....this case started out as storage for my razor hones, but it's nice that it's big enough to support both those and now my knife stones...

I recently picked up a few stones from Jon over at JKI and had to re-arrange my stone case, so I thought it'd be interesting to see what other people use for storing theirs? The layout of this apartment, I don't have places to keep them out or soaking like I've seen a lot of people do (I also...

I don't have a directly useful answer for you, but I've seen quite a few design for magnetic holders that sit on a counter instead of hanging on a wall Have a scroll through these search results...

Does that mean this one can be removed now? :clown:

Edit, nevermind....I managed to find it :) Alex Jacques