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  1. deskjockey

    Better Honesuki today? On the cheaper end but, not entry level?

    I am seeing Honesuki that are double beveled, thin, lightweight, etc. and don't think they fit the role of a Honesuki. I was looking at various options at CKTG after being notified of a long forgotten availability request for an AS version at $165. I am unconvinced a wrought iron and AS core...
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    Hitohira TD SLD Tsuchime Gyuto 165mm or Honesuki?

    Honesuki 150mm Gyuto 165mm The description suggests this Honesuki is double-beveled. The thickness is listed as slightly thinner than the Gyuto and is a few grams heavier. I am looking for something larger (taller) than a petty and shorter than a Santoku. I need a tougher sturdier blade so...
  3. deskjockey

    Workhorse Gyuto for harder vegetables?

    Hmm, don't see the "what knife to buy template" so, here goes ... I am looking for a workhorse profile Gyuto in a semi-stainless or stainless-clad format in a classic low tip format. I am thinking 240mm to 270mm range with a classic Japanese WA-handle. I am looking to cut hard Winter Squash...
  4. deskjockey

    Meglio paring knife?

    Does anyone use or have experience with a Meglio paring knife? What is the profile like (thick, thin, distal taper, etc.)? Or, am I better off looking for a stainless JKI petty? TIA, Sid
  5. deskjockey

    Magnacut used in kitchen knives?

    I'm wondering if Magnacut is used much, or at all, in Japanese knives? It seems like a really good option for a stainless steel kitchen knives. My searches really haven't shown much and what I have found were all custom made knives. It seems like this steel is a bit like 14CN28N being a good...
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    Problem with Chicago customs and my knife?

    Inbound Into Customs Your item is being processed by United States Customs. July 22, 2022, 10:23 pm Processed Through Facility ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) I have no tracking updates on this knife since this one. At what point should I start to worry? It requires a signature for pick-up since it...
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    Ittetsu brand? Good Sanjo workhorse?

    I have been watching JNS in the EU for a Wakui Kaeru Workhorse off and on for a good while. Looking at the Ittestus from a distance, they appear to be similar. These look like they may be a good option to the out of stock Kaeru options. I am looking at one coming up for sale with a July 4th...
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    Teruyasu Nashiji Gyuto? Or some other Nashiji?

    How do these knives compare to similarly priced options? I see a lot of talk about the Denka series being either the best available or having serious faults. Searching around for the Nashiji I didn't turn up much. I need a bit more length than my Santoku for compact cutting board usage with...
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    Toyama Noborikoi Kasumi Stainless Clad Nakiri?

    I see a lot of love for the Damascus Toyama Gyuto. How do his 180mm and 210mm Nakiri compare to similar options from other makers? At $400 and $500, these are definitely in the nose-bleed section but, knives like these are all way up there in price. Considering his age, I'm wondering if I...
  10. deskjockey

    Bunka? Why so popular these days?

    I'm seeing a lot more Bunka's for sale and wonder why. The ones I see remind me a lot of a Santoku. What is behind the rise in popularity of the Bunka? Is it just that it is NOT a Santoku?
  11. deskjockey

    Gihei direct orders?

    I have been given a guess-timate of 2 years to restock the knife I am trying to buy, Gihei 240mm Blue #2 Gyuto. Being such a small shop, 2 years seems reasonable for a dealer order to restock this knife line. Gihei Hamono Has anyone ordered directly from this maker? How did your order go...
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    Gihei in HAP40 or SLD steel?

    I'm watching Carbon Cut out of Denver for a Gihei 240mm Nashiji Blue Gyuto but, I'm wondering about the SLD and HAP40 options. It looks like they generally stock the SLD versions too but, I would have to go to CKTG for the HAP40 versions. The Gihei 240mm Nashiji Blue Gyuto seems like a better...
  13. deskjockey

    Black Friday deals?

    I'm looking for a ~600 grit stone mainly. What are you looking for? What smokin' good deals have you seen?
  14. deskjockey

    Suehiro Akamonmae: extra large

    Akamonmae-to R-4 | Suehiro Corporation This series of stones appears to be the "red brick" on CKTG which seems to get favorable reviews. While looking for something a little coarser from Suehiro, I'm thinking this 1K grit stone might be a good option. I am curious about any reviews and what...
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    SUEHIRO SKG-24 (#3000 /#1000)

    The Suehiro SKG-24, 3K/1K combination stone looks really good for home users like myself. It is labeled as "Select Series" and I don't know if that is good or bad. At <$40USD to my door, the price seems pretty good as well. Is this a "splash and go" stone or, do I need to consider a soaking...
  16. deskjockey

    Classic French chef's knife? Sabatier?

    Benuser's 23cm Robert Herder 1922 knife sent me down a rabbit hole, especially with my search on Messer Forum (for better or worse). A lot of history there on this particular line. The new K-series seems to be styled after the Japanese options for the European market so, to me have drifted...
  17. deskjockey

    WTB old Robert Herder chef knife wanted

    Robert Herder chef knife on the forum This post really got me interested in the older Robert Herder knives. I'm pretty flexible for the right price but, ideally, I would like a near clone of Benuser's knife in that post. I am receptive to "for sale" posts on other forums and shipping a knife...
  18. deskjockey

    Mashed potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes?

    I found the French Fry thread and went down the Rabbit Hole! I still remember a remarkable "orange" mashed Pumpkin side in the Netherlands. In retrospect, I wonder if they were really Sweet Potatoes as this was a small hole-in-the-wall place and the waitress was really nervous around this...
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    Yoshikane differences?

    From the more experienced I see in this forum, Yoshikane gets a lot of praise for a knife in its price "class". Konosuke also gets high praise which apparently includes some Yoshikane models with a bit more final fit and polish in their line as well. As I look around the web at these knives...
  20. deskjockey

    Workhorse Gyuto or something else?

    LOCATION East Texas, USA KNIFE TYPE Gyuto ~240mm give or take 30mm I am right-handed Prefer a Japanese handle Gyuto ~240mm give or take 30mm Prefer other than super reactive. I'm thinking semi-stainless but, carbon with stainless cladding is an option My target is $250US but, I can save a...
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