Recent content by spyne

Ooo, that Ikazuchi is tempting, but I already have a stainless-clad AS 210... glws

Do you find the SG4000 a necessity or the edge off the SG2000 is perfectly usable?

Thanks for all the suggestions so far!! @coxhaus - definitely not going the power belt path. For one, the KO costs $400 here in Australia. I also wouldn't trust a power tool for the delicate edge of a high HRC carbon knife. Looks like just about anything will do, I guess my decision is whether...

It is when you are naive for most of those 12yrs and use bad sharpening methods/tools which remove way more steel than is actually necessary :)

Hey all, tapping into the vast knowledge around here to understand if I should spend some hard-earned on whetstones. I currently have a 210mm gyuto (aogami super) and a 150mm petty (19c27 stainless). I sharpen them every few months on a Hapstone M2 guided system with some old Edge Pro stones...

Wow, over a year since I posted this and no response. Anyone input, for a <$150AUD general duties knife that has no special maintenance other than sharpening 2-3 times a year. Protein (deboned), vegetables and fruit so nothing too strenuous. 150mm - 190mm.

I watched this video last night, what a coincidence! So counter-intuitive though - everyone I've ever encountered online (or even on TV at times) has said that plastic boards are bad for your knives. Sure, they require minimal care and can easily be sanitised, but they are so hard that they...

Thanks for the advice so far, guys. Seems so hard to get an end-grain chopping board in AUS without spending $250+ (unless you want undesirable woods like acacia, pine, jarrah, etc). If any aussie members have recommendations for local suppliers, that'd be awesome. Otherwise, might just have to...

Hey all, I've managed to find someone local that makes end-grain cutting boards at (what seems like) a reasonable price - $130-$180. He's currently got a couple of ready-to-sell boards that are "a mix of Australian and American hardwoods", however he has offered to make me a board from scratch...

How did you attach the feet, Barmoley?

My wife has sliced three washing sponges in half after I bought a Mercer Genesis bread knife last month! Better than her hand, though.

Nice, sadly the Shun is a $160+ knife here in Australia (either 20cm 'gyuto' or 18cm santoku)

This is local to me https://protooling.com.au/products/master-kunio-masutani-180mm-gyuto-knife-stainless-1 But have just found a 180mm Tojiro DP3 gyuto for $90AUD. $15 cheaper than anywhere else I have seen it. I think that might be a goer.

OK, some helpful advice so far, thank you all. Looks like the Kaeru is out of stock (JNS the only seller?), same with any Gesshin stainless knives :( Misono 440 I had looked at previously, but is around $190 shipped. The Tojiro DP3 is possibly a good suggestion @ bang on $100 locally - I...

I know we all like to talk about exotic, expensive, hard to find or just plain beautifully crafted knives in here, but I'm interested to hear suggestions for everyday beaters. Looking for something 'low-rent' to compliment my JCK 'Deep Impact' Aogami Super gyuto. Must be stainless/highly stain...