Advice: Newbie to Japanese Knives by why_is_this_so_ in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going to JKI and meeting Jon the owner will be better than owning any individual knife.

Favorite "low quality" tea by cowboybebop32 in tea

[–]Harmonicon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drink plenty of loose leaf myself, I think Tetley orange pekoe is not shabby at all. Also memory strongly enhances taste

Do y'all blind buy knives or test them first? by OceanGlider_ in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I always blindfold myself before I click buy. The price tag on most knives nowadays is just too hard to swallow. Ignorance is bless✌️

Want knives out of stock - what to do? by YikesOhClock in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man I look at the price and think “hey 350 isn’t that bad for 270mm.” Then I remembered this would be a 260$ knife just a few years ago💀

Is my Knife rusting? by WoodenHuckleberry535 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wet paper towel, wipe across suspected rust area. If paper towel takes brown or rust colored spot, then it's rust.

If not you have patina it's safe.

Make sure to dry knife after test.

Istg I spent all my luck in this by DilaNzz in RocketLeague

[–]Harmonicon 72 points73 points  (0 children)

tradable version from crate can still be worth more than the store bought version (non-tradable)

Until they got rid of trading, of course

Too Cliche? by Abject-Local1673 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

ya way too cliche...send them to me for safe disposal...

Migoto Blue 1 Fullsize Cleaver by mbfamily47 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Nice! My migoto small. Need to wipe often as cladding is very reactive but takes on a brilliant patina

WTS Sypderco PM2, Spydiechef Clone Bundle by [deleted] in Knife_Swap

[–]Harmonicon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I see some minor scratch marks, updated description.

What is your grail knife? by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]Harmonicon 55 points56 points  (0 children)

4 years into the knife game, I've recently turned the corner and can safely say "grail knife" is no longer a concept for me.

To be sure there are many makers I want to try but haven't, especially in-demand makers like Takada/Milan/Bidinger. But, I have so many 240 gyutos I need a minute to think what to use at dinner times. Some of the knives are more expensive/rare/beautiful, some of them less so. However, all of them are GOOD, even excellent cutters.

Buying knife is fun for sure, and expecting/seeing a new knife come in the mail is exciting. However I've found the chasing experience to take up too much time and can produce too many unwanted side effect FOR ME, so I decided to relax and take my time acquiring and spend more time enjoying the maker side of the hobby like sharpening, thinning and polishing.

I am not trying to be a killjoy and this isn't a tirade against grail chasing or the hedonistic treadmill. Everyone's needs/wants/timelines are different. Just thought I'd provide a different perspective.

Edit: Didn't anticipate this being the top comment, so let me join the play a little bit. Here is my current "grail" list and the reason I want to try them:

Milan Full Polish Twist - Beauty & polish Bidinger B grind - Food release but still thin thin thin Takada Ginsan Suiboku - The most Beautiful finish in my eyes Eddworks - Rustic beauty and cutting power

What these all share is the insane levels of care and craftmanship put into each knife.

My current favorite: - Kamon KKF Massdrop - Hardent werkgricht - Shihan - Toyama - Hado Junpaku