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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    This is one of the very few places on the internet that a thread started about a small business having their concepts....uhhhh....flattered...turns into a substantive dialogue about the nature of the industry, various business models, etc. Good job guys. Also...let me know about this San Diego...
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    Per Se gets 2 stars from NY times

    They have a surprisingly decent Central American-inspired sub-menu.
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    favourite asian grocer finds?

    Quantum physics? :)
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    I would be shocked to discover otherwise.
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    favourite asian grocer finds?

    Never heard of....looks like another rabbit hole!
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    I remember that...sorta. Black linen micarta, made by Don himself.
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    Heh, sage advice Dave. They are certainly worth seeking out. I'm extremely fond of mine, although he's changed a number of things since.
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    In 100 years if Don's handles are the standard...sure, that would be analogous.
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    favourite asian grocer finds?

    I must have this now...two of my very favorite flavors: sour and cola! All cooking is done with chemicals...in fact, all cooking is chemistry :)
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    Legally, correct. Socially? Incorrect. Exactly my point. There's nothing wrong with learning from doing, and being inspired by the work of others...not a single person reaches any real level of achievement in any art w/o that...but you should list your sources, as they say in the academic world.
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    I don't have any problem with any of those things...but the guy should own it, not delete comments about it. https://www.instagram.com/p/_lAnktjMjG/ ^^This, I respect. Also, he did a better job.
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    Ripoff of Don Nguyen's designs?

    Looks like someone is trying to copy Don: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAXRWBSQLgQ/ Clearly not capable of his F-n-F though, I don't have much hope for the grind/heat treat either. If anyone wanted to leave a comment on instagram to this effect, I would not be personally offended. Or even if...
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    anyone making bird's beak pairing knives?

    ChinaCats/Theory/Richard/jessf: OK, that's what I was trying to understand. Thanks!
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    anyone making bird's beak pairing knives?

    to refine an existing edge, sure. Fair enough. But...is there some specific capability of a birds beak that makes it a good trade for having this more specialized sharpening kit? Of course, nobody here is truly basing their choices on a pure ROI...this is a hobby for us. :) My question is...
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