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I've thought about a G-Shock. Probably among the best beater watches out there, but I really do hate how they look. Thought about one of the Vaer field solar models for not too much more, or about the same if its used.

I own both those Stowas models too, got them used. I like the Singaporean micro brand Vario as well for affordable yet stylish/historical. I want a 100-200m rated solar quartz of some kind for rougher work/play times and that's probably me done with 6 or so watches. Crazy expensive hobby if you...

Lots of so-so foie gras out there, particularly outside of traditional areas. Some of the stuff I had in the US was terrible. But quality foie gras is really great, though a little goes a long way.

Yeah, when the supply of basic foodstuffs and input grains gets interrupted everything spirals, both for consumers and producers. Feed costs for animals are crazy and major reason, alongside normal farming costs, for meat prices. I worked on an organic livestock farm and the cost difference...

For me-and granted I'm not an economist- an economic system based on a concept of limitless "growth" is an obvious global culprit. There are finite people and resources in the world. Growth doesn't occur in a vacuum, in order to grow your economy/wealth/resource pool, the economy/wealth/resource...

An eclectic mix of sharpening stones, diamond plates, stropping material, and some ohira suita naguras. Asking $400 for the lot. Tuesday is my last day for shipping. King Hyper 1000 (90%) Gesshin Soaker 6k (95%) Shapton Glass 120 (70%) Gesshin 1k Diamond Sharpening stone (95%) Atoma 150 (50%)...

Selling this bundle of odds and ends. $300 for the lot or best offer. Tuesday is my last shipping day. -Sobakiri (JNS)- Carbon. New and unused. -Vintage American Bullnose (Carbon. Vintage and used, scales are shrunken and a bit loose) -Yasushige Yangi 330mm (Carbon. Some polishing work...

Leaving the country Wednesday. $1600 for both. That’s over $200 off what I paid. Two great custom knives for about the price of a Kato these days.

Catcheside-$900 Smide-$750

Bumping this up again as I'm back in the US for a week or so. Catcheside and Smide still available. Without giving the salesman vibe too hard, these are both top tier knives from smiths whose produce sporadically at best. Open to offers! Let's make a deal.

I don't think there is a standard typical response to this, as its very much down to the two people involved. If you're concerned, I'd suggest agreeing to something ahead of time, just in case. I'd think in most cases with members here you wouldn't have a problem coming to a solution that works...

Bonjour from Toulouse

I had one once. As far as I know it's still living with @Omega amongst a horde of Kato brothers.

Tsubaya has always been on the pricier side of things, so not really too surprising in the scheme of things.

Robin Dalman made me some damascus earrings for my wife’s birthday one year and charged me less than a quarter of that price.

I owned and sold a bunch of Katos long before the boom. I only have two left: my 240 WH is a unique beast that I love, while my 240 STD I'm keeping because I got it on a trip to Japan during which I also got engaged to my wife. I think Katos are unique knives, but definitely not worth the...

Ah okay. Maybe this is a result of his newer, more extreme forging style. His older forged knives rarely went taller than 56mm or so, didn't have as extreme of distal taper, and has a much more subtle forged-S or none at all. The two newer knives I have from him are both cleavers, so the weight...

Yeah, a lot of this is sensible. Opposite to what you'd normally expect maybe, his work was more consistent (in terms of blade shape and handle-making) years ago and has changed a lot and been increasingly variable in the last couple years. I'd be more hesitant to buy now than I used to be in...

Just curious, but is Will Catcheside an unpopular smith these days or maybe just not a part of the current hype train? It seems his knives often sit in BST, which surprises me a little, because while I’m not always a fan of his blade profiles, the steel is always good. His prices have also been...

I bought this before moving abroad and quite like it. It can hold a lot of knives and various tools and it's easy to sling over your shoulder. It's secure and a little more discreet as to what might be inside. https://www.toshoknifearts.com/collections/knife-rolls-bags/products/cafcc-011