Thanks ya'll. I've always loved cooking but never knew the straight joy of just thinly slicing ripe tomatoes. I have so much fun in the kitchen and my girlfriend thinks I'm nuts cause every month or so I come home with a new box and another knife. (and a big smile on my face) I don't post much mainly due to the fact that I feel so overwhelmed by the combined knowledge of all you cats but believe me, I'm reading and learning every day.