Unpopular opinions

[Heckel7302]

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. It takes me about 10 minutes to sharpen a knife. That means 60,000 knives before becoming a master sharpener. I’ve got a long way to go.

 

[aporigine]

how much amputation are we talking about? Like a finger nail or full on Japanese apology?

And can it be someone else’s digit?

 

[fortheloveofmoar]

And can it be someone else’s digit?

hypothetically speaking of course... I'm asking for a friend...

 

[M1k3]

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. It takes me about 10 minutes to sharpen a knife. That means 60,000 knives before becoming a master sharpener. I’ve got a long way to go.

10,000? Crap...

I need to start using really high grit stones to sharpen?

"Are you done yet? You said 'touch up'"

"Not yet. I'm getting my mastery hours in."

"Well, my shift is about to end."

 

[ethompson]

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. It takes me about 10 minutes to sharpen a knife. That means 60,000 knives before becoming a master sharpener. I’ve got a long way to go.

Polishing counts! In Japan it's all "sharpening" anyways

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

And can it be someone else’s digit?

Do you need a toe? I can get you a toe.

 

[Michi]

how much amputation are we talking about? Like a finger nail or full on Japanese apology?

Gotta be at least one digit of one finger…

 

[Michi]

Do you need a toe? I can get you a toe.

I'll take a toe, in a pinch.

 

[aporigine]

Do you need a toe? I can get you a toe.

 

[aporigine]

Polishing counts! In Japan it's all "sharpening" anyways

it’s gotta look sharp.

 

[Gavva]

I only started raving about the sharpness of my Eddworks gyuto after it ghosted through the tip of my finger. So I guess I’m safe.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

Do you need a toe? I can get you a toe.

There are ways Dude. You don't wanna know.

 

[MarcelNL]

People who have not amputated at least one digit yet are not qualified to comment on anything, least of all the sharpness of knives.

as in having done the amputation or having undergone it?

 

[More_Gyutos]

You guys are downright creepy.

 

[stringer]

Gotta be at least one digit of one finger…

I had a chef once who we called 9.5 (behind his back) due to an incident years previously with a deli slicer. Lots of people tell you that the deli slicer is sharp and dangerous but it doesn't really resonate the same way until you are told it is sharp and dangerous by someone with 9.5 fingers.

 

[More_Gyutos]

I had a chef once who we called 9.5 (behind his back) due to an incident years previously with a deli slicer. Lots of people tell you that the deli slicer is sharp and dangerous but it doesn't really resonate the same way until you are told it is sharp and dangerous by someone with 9.5 fingers.

Or until the day something slips and you know you touched it for a microsecond and you pull back your hand and thank your lucky stars.

 

[BillHanna]

Even as a person who took the guard off of the slicer, I still respected it in my own way.

I’d have to wiggle my fingers and take a beat, then do something stupidly stupid in the name of getting it done.

I always envisioned a bloodbath before going to town on that bad Larry.

 

[ethompson]

My training materials for our food processors and deli slicer contains graphic images of damaged or removed digits. Just to really get the point across. I don't offer warnings before we get to that page either, I want maximum shock value.

 

[Byphy]

Some toes are more valuable than others...

@BillHanna

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

Some toes are more valuable than others...

@BillHanna

Toetally correct. $6.99/month

 

[Uncle Danny]

I was missing the tip of my finger, does that count? Cut it of first day as a volontaires

 

[Michi]

I was missing the tip of my finger, does that count? Cut it of first day as a volontaires

Whom were you volunteering for? The yakuza?

 

[WCV]

how much amputation are we talking about? Like a finger nail or full on Japanese apology?

More importantly, whose digit?

 

[Uncle Danny]

Whom were you volunteering for? The yakuza?

Let’s just say, that my tattoos doesn’t meet on the chest.

 

[OkayMode]

Or until the day something slips and you know you touched it for a microsecond and you pull back your hand and thank your lucky stars.

Reminds me of this:

 

[HolyDiverScallop]

Reminds me of this:

That’s one of those holy **** take a deep breath, take a minute, and vow to never ever be that dumb again moments.

And then a week later, you do something completely differently dumb.

 

[MarcelNL]

well....messing around with a screwdriver can go wrong but the damage potential is limited...a chain saw is a tad different in that respect. Full safety gear and healthy respect for that machine is IMHO called for.

Just get in line for the emergency room on Saturday to see how many folks are presenting themselves with a hand in a bloody towel....'I cut myself with an exacto knife (or a similar knife) while doing some DIY'

 

[DitmasPork]

I've no issue with Momokuku/David Chang trademarking the terms "chili crunch” and “chile crunch,” and sending cease and desist letters to violators. FWIW, I've never tried the Momofuku chili oil, too pricey for me.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/apr/04/chili-crunch-trademark-momofuku-david-chang

 

[OkayMode]

That’s one of those holy **** take a deep breath, take a minute, and vow to never ever be that dumb again moments.

And then a week later, you do something completely differently dumb.

If I was him I would have walked straight to the closest shop to buy a lottery ticket after getting off that ladder!

 

[fortheloveofmoar]

Saw a guy in the ER once that put his hand into a running lawn mower to clear out grass......