I tend to see a common misconception regarding bacteria. People tend to greatly overestimate the strength and longevity of common bacteria. Particularly regarding food and kitchen environments. Most bacteria can be killed with either 20 seconds of contact with mild soap and water or applying alcohol and allowing it to air dry. The water temperature doesn't even really mater either. I know vinegar is effective but I don't the the studies on strength and contact time. I'm pretty sure that bacteria getting inside the handle is the least of a cooks worries (compared to spoiled food getting on the plate).
And bieniek, I don't know exactly what you meant by scrubbing your handles, my guess would be a sponge, but if you are using a stiff and aggressive abrasive material, then I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you may be wasting your time.
It is clearly an epidemic of people watching way too much anime and martial arts cinema.
Dam we just went to saying "Welcome" instead of that warning.It is a common misconception that you will have any spare money after venturing into this forum.
It is a common misconception that you will have any spare money after venturing into this forum.
One of the many misconceptions that gets to me is when people start talking about the soul of a knife. Saying this process gives the knife soul or doesn't. It is clearly an epidemic of people watching way too much anime and martial arts cinema.
+1000000000I dont think that anyone that taking about soul actually mean that knife have soul
But rather that knife is hand made and unique not mass produced, one of the kind etc.
it can also mean that knife maker have long history behind him with many generations of knife, sword making.
Instead of explaining all that people say knife have soul, you can call it something els if you wish.
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I think that is the soul of the knife but not in the literal sense, of course. but it gives heat to the hands of the master, the love that he put into his knife.
more appropriate name-aura
have cold things, and there is a warm
knife forged it is warm and the film industry is not to blame
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I think that is the soul of the knife but not in the literal sense, of course. but it gives heat to the hands of the master, the love that he put into his knife.
more appropriate name-aura
have cold things, and there is a warm
knife forged it is warm and the film industry is not to blame
Does art not have a soul? Can you cook with soul? Do people not say, "This food has soul" or , "Good food comes from the soul" , "He put a lot of soul into this dish" etc? A knife therefor can indeed be imbued with the craftsman's soul.
Soul might not be accurate but there is something there.
A musician and his favorite instrument.
A warrior and his most trusted weapon.
A cowboy and his horse.
A cook in the zone with his favorite knife.
If I have a killer day ahead of me, I know what knife I'm going to use and when I grab it I get a warm and fuzzy feeling. No kidding. It's part of getting your head in the right place for what's to come.
Exactly. It's your relationship with that item that makes it special.
However, it's not quantifiable and anybody that says a Shigefusa has more soul than a Masamoto is full of $hit. You can have your reasons for liking the Shigefusa more, but that doesn't make it objectively or measurably better than a Masamoto.
its pretty rational to have an emotional relationship with a dog. not to bust your chops or anything, but i wouldnt consider a dog just another possession like a knife, firearm or vehicle.
[email protected] was going to say that!
There is a psychology to the contextualization of objects and how that creates the relationship a person has with it. It's a very powerful psychological effect.
Exactly. It's your relationship with that item that makes it special.
However, it's not quantifiable and anybody that says a Shigefusa has more soul than a Masamoto is full of $hit. You can have your reasons for liking the Shigefusa more, but that doesn't make it objectively or measurably better than a Masamoto.
I'm just going to say it one more time because I think many on this forum would really enjoy/relate to it: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. This book will provide insight into that elusive aspect of any material object that we are attracted to, which is deeper than any quantifiable reason(s). He even talks--albeit briefly--about sharpening and taking care of ones own knives, which he relates to an deeper understanding and caring attitude, which he then relates to quality--quality being the topic of inquiry. I highly recommend it to all you good folks.
Devin told me once that a knife should be made such that it brings up emotions in people. Same applies to art, music, food, sports, etc. That's how I see it too. Bestowing an object with a soul = marketing. I think I saw that description in a pamflet that came with a Watanabe knife some years ago.
So truth.
I think to say that the blade carries the spirit of the samurai or the soul of the craft is total BS but never noticed Shigefusa to mention that.
They dont need too much marketing I think.
What I mean is this: around ten years ago I thought tenis was a boring game, until played myself. For some people boxing is about pure aggression and they dont see any beauty about it, the point is, when I get a knife in my hands that was hand forged, hand ground, polished and hand finished, I can see the amount of work it took. Now that I polished a few blades I know how much it takes, and to do it everyday is hard job that requires passion.
AND thats why I admire it.
Dont have problems selling it, but clearly appreciate amount of dedication involved.
Why can't we just say that a hand made knife has character, or it's unique, that special craftsman quality. I hate to vent, but I guess I would be more accepting if one of the original phrases were being used properly, like, "he put his heart and soul into his work".
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