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Hi all, I know i could spend 6 weeks attempting to search forum and find this answer... but it is easier to just ask. I'm thinking of getting a 195mm Misono Sweden Steel gyuto as a gift for my brother and sister in law and am just curious how reactive it is. They are new to j- knives and this...

Hi James, Was hoping to get you to shed some light on the differences between the ironwood and wa Tanaka R2s. I was under the impression that there were some noticeable differences with them. Thanks Alex

Ok all you knife geeks that are also computer geeks... So I have an impending littl'un coming in a few months and in condensing my wife and my stuff from a 3 bedrooms to 2 for our nursery its looking like I will need to condense my cd collection (at 400+ cds). This doesn't bother me as I can't...

Was just wondering what the life of the JKI flattening plate is like? Looking to get one and want to know if it is worthwhile getting a couple in the one shipment? Or will it realistically last me ages.

My wife and I are going to Hawaii for 2 weeks at the end of November. We are spending 5 nights on Hawaii Island and the rest of the time in Honolulu. Would love some recommendations on places to eat. Thanks.

So i am doing some testing for Christmas lunch ( I can't believe i am saying this already). I have been tasked with the roast beef this year so I want to sous vide a whole rib eye (boneless) and am going to do a trial run next weekend so i was hoping to get some recommended times and temps...

Just seems there has been a bit of Mod bashing going on lately, and ss one of the non-supporter participants here, I get the benefits of this forum, and the hours they out it for nothing, for free. It does seem like it must be a thankless job for you guys. So thank you mods for keeping the...

Hi All, Just starting to getting into sous vide and an after some good sources/cookbooks. Thanks in advance.

Ok all us Aussies near the East Coast (and anyone else keen), I am sick of reading and drooling about the ECG over the pond. We need to have out own. Now I have no details to suggest but to start the discussion and see what we can organise. I would be happy to host but frankly who wants to...

Hi All, Just curious if there are any Mr Itou owners out there with any of his composite material handles? AKA turquoise and corian handles. I own onw with an abalone handle and love it but am looking at getting one of the composite ones as a gift and just wanted to get some feedback on how...

Hi all, Was hoping to get some advice/ideas on what to do with a pork Shoulder (deboned). It is just over 2kg ( 5 to 6lbs i think). Having people over on the weekend and want some new ideas. Unfortunately smoking isn't an option for me and would be looking for cooking to be the same day...

Hi Del, was just hoping to pick your mind on what you recommend for etching. I am just looking to do some maintenance on a gyuto of yours (just some thinning) and was wondering what the procedure for re-etching you recommend. Should i polishing the whole blade to a consistent finish our do you...

For sale is a 210mm Ryusen Blazen gyuto. Knife was bought from JCK a year ago has been used lightly in a home environment and sharpened a couple of times. Some light sharpening scratches and saya scratches on the face. Blade is SG2 core with shot stainless cladding. Magnetic saya is...

240mm damascus gyuto bought from JCK at the start of last year. Only been sharpened a couple of times and used in home environment. Some light sharpening marks on the blade and the painted colour has worn off. Comes with magnolia wood saya. Looking for $150USD shipped CONUS. Pictures to follow

Hi Hi, I am looking at getting some new stones from JKI, but would also love to know if the Australians on the forum have a local source that they get their sharpening stones from? Thanks in advance. Alex

Hi All, I have been given some money as a birthday present and have finally decided I want to get a nice knife (something I would be happy to keep for a long time), and am considering both of these. I know some people think the Mr. Itou knives are gaudy but there are a few there which I...