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And I call dibs on the knives you will be rehoming.

Do you mean 80-90% of the people in your house are vegetarian? Or the people in your house eat meat 10-20% of the time. I think that's very doable and similar to my house. But I don't call that being any part vegetarian.

How about having a Makers Choice category for those of us who have 100% trust in BlankBlades?

Curious. I’m in if spots are available.

Two preps, vegetables only. HSC Apex Ultra with Wrought Iron cladding.

I wouldn't know how much to ask. I'll have to do some research.

Where can I sell it? I have an unopened BNIB bottle sitting in my pantry that I'd be happy to part with.

Eddworks

Restock of several Shindo's at Tokusu. https://tokushuknife.com/collections/kyohei-shindo?filter.v.availability=1

I’m in. Thank you for the generous offer.

Kamon for sure!

I will defer to someone with a lot more skill and knowledge than I.

For a practice knife, I would go to Knife Japan and pick a steel, shape and size. The cheaper the knife, the more rustic and the more tuning left for you to do. You will have a fun practice knife for not a lot of money. When you have more skill and confidence, you can progress to a higher end knife.

48 - 53 mm feels best for me but I'm fine with 45 - 56 mm. Below that and my knuckles feel crowded. Above 60 mm the whole geometry feels off. It makes my shoulder feel too high. Overall I'd prefer shorter and lighter.

https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/mazaki-270-w2-sujihiki.62992/

What is the steel on this knife?

Once the core steel gets a good patina it is not an issue. Until then it can be frustrating. Onions all turned brown until the patina developed for me. It was frustrating at first but worth it. Now it's not a concern.

Just get a Shindo. It is Blue #2 steel and under $100 if you can find one. Be patient, they do come available. Buy one when you find one. They sell out quickly. Great steel, Great grind, Great value. And a real joy to use!

Welcome. Please share some pictures of your work.

I was having a similar problem, using too much oil. Someone explained it to me that I need to make sure all the metal is coated in oil then remove it like I don't want it to be there, leaving just a minimal coating.