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Thanks so much for the info xsmx13. I really appreciate the help for dodging a bullet. Still waiting to buy my first traditional octagon handle.

Bump Any thoughts on this? My gut feeling says to avoid.

Hi, I saw this on offer on my local FB marketplace. There are no maker's marks on it, My initial thought was that it was one of those Chinese knives flooding the market, especially since the dark finish seems to go all the way to the blade edge. However, the seller said it was a gift, and...

Hi all, I'm a hobby chef who's only ever cooked at home. Somehow I've got it into my head to up my game a bit and go and do a stage at local bistro style restaurant. My current gear is good, but I'd rather not bring my expensive shiny stuff to get beat up. I'm wondering if you guys have some...

I've got a Hammered SKD 240mm I'm willing to part with. Western handle. Not sure they even make them anymore?

Hiya I was looking at the Mercer M30731AC 18" magnetic holder. Just curious if anybody has had any experience with it? The price and the look seems ok to me. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/mercer-m30731ac-18-acacia-magnetic-knife-holder-strip/470M30731AC.html ^ Not sure I can post...

For home use, I think it's the perfect size.

I'll echo the Tojioro DP. It's a good improvement over the Henckels in terms of performance.

Hiya, I've asked a similar question before and I think I have myself a decent shortlist in the $110-150 USD range. But somehow I find myself being invited to weddings for people I'm not nearly as close with. I could see myself spending approx $70-90 USD tops. Is there anything that beats...

Just saw this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiCNB0fId0U I'm new to cutting boards, Been using a commercial San Jamar plastic for years and it's served me well. I recently picked up one of these on Craigslist. It's an Acacia end grain. Seems like it's a common generic...

Hiya, I'm still a bit new at this, so hopefully the other guys can correct me where I go wrong. You absolutely do not need a "set" of high end knives. If you are just getting started towards the deep end of knives and with you just moving out, thus financially responsible, I think you...

In my experience, there are people who don't cook, and then there are foodie friends who do at least a bit of cooking at home. My knives are rather well maintained, even my Tojiro DP is better than the knives of 99.5% of my what my friends own. It feels like a laser scalpel compared to what...

There are more things that make a material suitable for a blade. - Shearing - Ductility = stress under tension (slinky) - Malleability = stress under compression (truck suspension vs play doh) Hardness is 1 thing. Concrete is hard. But it's crap for tensile strength. Unless I'm...

imho, The Tojiro DP is all you ever "need". It gets sharp and will stay sharp for a reasonable amount of time. And it's cheap as dirt. It's stainless with plastic handles. You can thrash on it, leave it soaking in water for days and it's still good to go. I think durability, fuss free...

Is this an innate material property? Or something mankind has yet to devote time to discovering the process?

I'm not taking sides on the sharpening jig debate. and I'm not advocating this knock-off product. I did however want to point out that this simple design seems to be a huge improvement. Even more-so how the "knock-off" seems to be addressing issues across the board. - Using all metal...

Actually, is that black clad Kurosaki available locally? I've seen it's shiny stainless brother over at CKTG, but I've never seen the black one. Might pick one up for a gift if the price is right.

Benriner for sure. Unless you're doing something crazy, you won't need anything larger than the standard size for home use.

My primary use is a push-cut. I pinch grip, and choke up quite high on the blade. My middle finger is firmly against the choil (behind the heel of the blade) and only contacts the bolster at the bottom of the handle, at its widest point. The Takamura Hana doesn't have a very rounded metal...

I just got my Takamura Hana this week. I too am coming up from a Tojiro DP 210. :) I haven't really had a chance to put it through its paces quite yet. Fit and finish is superb. The integrated bolster is awesome. No nooks and crannies for stuff to grime up and get stuck in. Just rinse...