Recent content by Lieu

I think I'm going to get a CarboNext then and I'll happily put the care into sharpening it. A knife with a lot of potential is exactly the kind of thing I'd like. Truly invaluable information here :)

Thinking of the FKM or CarboNext now. I think I can get a ~1k/4k whetstone pair for £30. Can you go wrong with a cheap ceramic rod? Or I'll just find a smooth one and know it's correct.

Extremely helpful replies, thanks. Talking just stainless as a start, seems the FKM are nice at a great price point and the carboNext looks like a solid choice. The Kagayaki VG10 I don't know what to think of. Going up a bit in price there's the Misono Molybdenum that seems to get praise, but...

Hi there :) As "the programmer guy" constantly being asked to sort computer troubles, I'm taking a step into here to be the complete non-expert and let you guys tell me what's what because I have no idea with the vast amount of choice out there. Basically, I'm looking for my first "proper"...