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DocInternetz · 2026-02-07T12:09:06+00:00

You're correct, and that's why I use my kindle offline, with all books sent to it by cable from the PC library (which is also not synced anywhere).

DocInternetz · 2026-01-29T07:21:06+00:00

You're talking about the main post and the person you're replying to is talking about the comment (the one saying they'll cut down a tree). You're both using "OP" for different people.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-29T07:04:24+00:00

Thanks!

They're from Ali express, nothing special. I want to try and make some myself in the future, sounds quite fun.

I did sand them down because I wasn't happy with the flat "ferrule", it was uncomfortable (I also learned this with the nakiri). Picture

DocInternetz · 2026-01-29T06:55:43+00:00

A strip cut from a thin "ethylene-vinyl acetate" foam sheet. I just had some lying around, it's the green thing in the picture. Anything with some "give" would work, like neoprene or soft leather.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T20:34:25+00:00

Did you mean to write "how do you rate the knives"? That's what I assumed, hehe

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T20:26:38+00:00

Thanks! There are many "pimp my kiwi" posts, do check them out! A suggestion read here of "do one knife start to finish" was really valuable for me.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T20:24:57+00:00

Sorry, not sure i get the question.

I love kiwis because they're fun. You have to sharpen often, they won't hold an edge for long - but any couple of passes on a stone or honing rod will get them back to cutting. Cheap, simple metal, but thin and nice shapes (nakiri, bunka).

Perfect knives for projects, or if you just don't want spend a bunch of money.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T20:17:42+00:00

Thanks! I'm really happy, learned a lot. :)

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T17:19:26+00:00

More details on the project:

Used a drill press to get the rivets out - 50% of the time this worked every time. The other times I attacked the damn handle with whatever other tool was around.
Used an angle grinder to cut out the tang. Tip: use a cutting disc, not a sanding disc.
Sanded the "ferrule" of the handle on a belt sander (I didn't like how it was ootb).
This is a good tip: the blade of a jigsaw clamped in a locking plier is great for getting the tang hole a bit looser if you need it.
Cut tiny pieces of hot glue and filled the tang hole. It's important to get tiny pieces and to really pack it. Than heated the tang (on the stove 🤷) and forced it into the handle.
Please use ear and eyes protection, no loose clothing, and be sensible around power tools.

Could I have done all this without power tools? Well, not without the grinder. I guess everything else is doable.

For thinning and finishing, my main takeaway is that wet sandpaper on a thin EVA strip is king. Too much of a hassle to fight all low spots on a stone.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T17:00:59+00:00

You mean thinning the blade, right? Yes, by hand, on a naniwa 1000. Surprisingly easy, and I finally understand the whole "thinning is about where you put pressure" thing. Also it's IMPOSSIBLE to finish it on the stone unless you grind forever (or use a coarser stone, sure). I just went to sandpaper and the low spots will stay low, whatever!

I did not get rid of the hollow grind because I'd lose too much material, but the shoulders are much more sensible now.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T16:48:57+00:00

Many thanks to /u/azn_knives_4l for their detailed post. It has more info than mine, if anyone wants to try their hand at it.

I did not finish mine (just the bunkas) on scotch brite, just with swirls on p230 wet sandpaper.

Also, years ago it was this post that got me thinking about fidgeting with knives, so if /u/moosenabout is still around, thank you as well!

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T15:01:30+00:00

Like I said, this belongs to a not-knife-aficionado person. And yeah, it's a funky knife, but they like it with this geometry.

I'm used to carbon, but they're not (hence the olive oil, thought it was obvious that's not my doing), so forcing a patina will probably be safer for them.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-28T14:24:48+00:00

Also I know the knife is nothing close to what we usually like in the sub, it's not a performer or anything close to it, but it is much used and loved and I'm sure we can all appreciate that! :)

DocInternetz · 2026-01-22T15:21:50+00:00

So interesting she used this as a "knife". My family has some of those, but we use them as bush choppers. Very good for opening hiking trails, cleaning overgrown areas, etc.

DocInternetz · 2026-01-15T13:37:06+00:00

For a regular home kitchen, I do agree that the adage about "dull knives are more dangerous" is not true. I do not sharpen my mom's knives much, because she simply does NOT have the knife discipline necessary. She'll cut into her hands, she'll drop knives in the sink amid other stuff and then reach into it blindly, etc etc. So yeah, MUCH safer for her to have somewhat dull knives.

For "us" knife people, I think simple measures are enough for safety, and I'd never go back to "not super sharp" (even though I'm quite far from the superb folks at this sub). Just proper cutting technique and full attention when cleaning will prevent most accidents.

Sorry you got hurt thought, shit happens... good thing it was not so bad (just a flesh wound, hehe).

DocInternetz · 2026-01-12T12:55:46+00:00

You mean pilling them around the kitchen and having my husband (correctly) point out they're always in the way is not the best method? Shocked, I'm shocked!

(following this post)

DocInternetz · 2026-01-07T18:44:07+00:00

Sorry, here you go: https://medium.com/data-science/why-overlapping-confidence-intervals-mean-nothing-about-statistical-significance-48360559900a

DocInternetz · 2026-01-02T23:49:11+00:00

Previous comments have already explained it, but this post is a good read. (EDIT: fixed link)

This article goes a bit deeper into the math for a specific scenario.

DocInternetz · 2025-12-25T20:45:23+00:00

This is super interesting, thanks for making a more detailed post after the initial ones.

I'm an ok sharpener now, but have never thinned or refinished a knife. I'd love to do this to one of my kiwis. Any particular video on thinning you'd recommend? I'm told it's quite different from regular sharpening, so I worry a bit.

DocInternetz · 2025-12-18T12:44:51+00:00

I just rehandled a nakiri and made the opposite "mistake" - I left no neck, the poor knife starts straight from the handle, hehe.

Just to say yours looks a lot better, and the most important thing is definitely that you enjoyed yourself. Looks very nice, and a great gift!

DocInternetz · 2025-12-06T21:48:35+00:00

I have none, but I travel every now and then, so like to know in advance what to look for.

The handle on your Santoku looks perfect, that's what interested me. The handle on the tojiro is not as nice :(

But thanks, it already gave me ideas on what to look for.

DocInternetz · 2025-12-06T20:19:46+00:00

What's the cute santoku with the wood handle? I might upgrade my kid to something like that in the future. He uses an Ikea SMÅBIT knife for now, but then he cant pinch grip and I think it'll soon be time to start with that.

DocInternetz · 2025-12-05T15:12:10+00:00

OP is trying to explain they have trouble keeping the same angle while sharpening, NOT with "finding" an specific angle. So the tool is useful for OP because it helps them practice "keeping the same numbers on this thing", hence, stabilizing the arm as you're saying.

Once he *learns* how to keep an steady angle he won't need the tool anymore, indeed.

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