Recent content by DTB57

Good articles. Wow, I see that leonardchu is our very own echerub aka Len! Makes more sense why he has so many great knives posted on the WTB forum Sorry for the slight diversion. Please return to 4-Finger's questions.

I bought the Baratza Preciso conical burr grinder after reading this review on the coffeegeek forum: http://coffeegeek.com/proreviews/quickshot/baratzavirtuosopreciso/details I got a refurb unit from the baratza website and saved $50. I'm very happy with it.

Nice! "Hello Kitaeji" would have pretty cool too.

I have a 30 plus year old "Maxam Japan" 8 inch chef knife for the dirty work. Doesn't hold an edge well but takes it back quickly. It now doubles as one of my learning knives for hand sharpening. Soft steel is great for creating and feeling the burr.

Thanks so much to everyone for this post. I am new to hand sharpening on stones and I was doing the exact opposite, putting pressure on the forward stroke. Couldn't understand why I was gouging my Smith (not deluxe) 6000. Ha Ha. Doing what I learned here kicked me up a notch in both...

Absolutely beautiful! This moves to number 1 of my favorite knives I have seen on this site.

I really like the finish (or lack thereof) of the Kochi

Two amazing knives antbanks. Can't decide which one I like best.

I'm in Thanks for doing this!

Welcome! I really want to get to Oregon soon. Love your Pinot Noirs.

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