Recent content by zaphb

Sorry - I meant sharpening on stones - from 240 to 6000 grit.

Thanks so much Geo. Yes I have been learning sharpening on steels recently. I have reprofiled an old European style knives to (nearly) Japanese angles, and I like how they cut, and I've enjoyed the sharpening process. I am now curious about how carbon steel is different from what I'm used to...

Thanks Benuser. I need the deba for fish and chicken. I keep reading gyutos are not suitable for that - they can chip. What kind of issues arise from cheap single bevel knives? How to avoid them? My thinking is I should start with a cheap knife, learn to use and sharpen it, then get a...

Thanks Benuser. What kind of issues arise from cheap single bevel knives? How to avoid them? My thinking is I should start with a cheap knife, learn to use and sharpen it, then get a better one. What do you reckon?

So how about those cheap debas on ebay guys? Any thoughts? Should I risk it, or keep away? The finish in the ebay pictures looks fine.

Gosh - the Sekiso look wonderful! Kohetsu Aogami Super gyutos are pretty intriguing too. Not Damascus, but have a look: http://www.**************.com/rikoaosu21gy.html

Dear all, Interested in acquiring a deba, and looking at some offerings on ebay around US$75 mark. Any advice, experiences, pros, cons, would be appreciated. I'm answering the famous questionnaire below: LOCATION: Australia KNIFE TYPE: 8" to 9" Gyuto and 6" or 7" Deba Are you...

Thanks all. Andy, brilliant, thanks!! Scotchef38, yes - I suspect you're right. I'd like to start with something cheap that I can learn to sharpen and care for properly. I try to be utilitarian, but some of these Japanese knives I'm seeing are truly works of art. erikz, yessir, Vic...

G'day all. Zaphb here. Looking to upgrade knives for home use, and doing some research. Specifically, opinions on gyutos and debas that sell under $75 on ebay. Just wondering if they're good for home use. Pros, cons, experiences, links to previous discussions? Many thanks!!