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Like so many here, I've entered a dark space some time ago when I started being interested in high end kitchen knives.
And as many of you know, it doesn't take long to go from what's readily available at $200 or less to wait lists/custom/rare at $$$ you would've never thought of spending on knives, let alone ONE. You know, those precious moments when your better half looks at you like you just slaughtered a puppy in front of her.
2015 for me was the year this all went downhill. Shipping to the office, "secret" credit card and a lot of creativity for coming up with reasons to buy yet another knife.
I did not buy anything during Epic Edges sale this year, didn't (maybe foolishly) take advantage of Maxims 20% ... but I ordered knives from or paid deposits for:
Marko/Tilman/Robin/Mert and Bloodroot....!
Robin is coming this year, the rest further down the road (or much further in case of Bloodroot).
Anyhow, very long story short: There's room for one more next year IF I sell a couple of knives (just started with the Takeda Bunka I never used).
Two options only:
Haburn (I fell in love with the Bunka he recently posted in the latest work section - want something similar with a simpler handle, so if any of you bought that one, please PM me or post feedback here... I would LOVE to hear from you!)
Carter Funayuki (No explanation, I just want one ... LOL)
Ramble away ... :spiteful:
And as many of you know, it doesn't take long to go from what's readily available at $200 or less to wait lists/custom/rare at $$$ you would've never thought of spending on knives, let alone ONE. You know, those precious moments when your better half looks at you like you just slaughtered a puppy in front of her.
2015 for me was the year this all went downhill. Shipping to the office, "secret" credit card and a lot of creativity for coming up with reasons to buy yet another knife.
I did not buy anything during Epic Edges sale this year, didn't (maybe foolishly) take advantage of Maxims 20% ... but I ordered knives from or paid deposits for:
Marko/Tilman/Robin/Mert and Bloodroot....!
Robin is coming this year, the rest further down the road (or much further in case of Bloodroot).
Anyhow, very long story short: There's room for one more next year IF I sell a couple of knives (just started with the Takeda Bunka I never used).
Two options only:
Haburn (I fell in love with the Bunka he recently posted in the latest work section - want something similar with a simpler handle, so if any of you bought that one, please PM me or post feedback here... I would LOVE to hear from you!)
Carter Funayuki (No explanation, I just want one ... LOL)
Ramble away ... :spiteful: