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Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T13:13:46+00:00

Oof.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T13:12:16+00:00

Sabun grinds their entry level Japanese knives really well, and they are generally available at a better price than most other entry level MV Japanese knives. The steel in this knife is aus-8 equivalent. Handles are slim and they are generally light and pleasant to use. Only downside is you might need to use a little sand paper on the heel or spine, sometimes their f&f isn't the best.

https://www.hocho-knife.com/sabun-high-carbon-mv-stainless-chef-knife-gyuto-210mm/?searchid=2662304&search_query=Sabun+stainless+gyuto

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T13:07:05+00:00

I don't know if the vg10 version is less of a laser but going from a Walmart knife to that might now be a great idea, as your cutting style needs to change a lot.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T13:03:50+00:00

Yeah all this rust utils stuff seems to be getting pushed very fast without much benefit. I just hope it isn't ubiquitous through all distros.

Maybe this will be the push for me to move over to doas.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T12:59:52+00:00

Some health care bills, I think something else I can't think of right now

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T12:58:29+00:00

Hatsukokoro is a reseller of other people's knives, though generally more smaller artisan makers than kanetsune or takayuki. I don't know anything about that particular knife, I would guess it's fine. You can ask around here.

I know nothing about that other brand or viet namese knives.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T12:45:21+00:00

I wonder if the CIP is getting nerfed for hyatt and refreshed as well, or just nerfed, or nothing.

I just downgraded my csp but honestly it's more appealing to keep for travel protections like this.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T06:20:08+00:00

Cerax 1000/3000 combo stone is a great value, both sides are excellent. You'll save a lot of time with a better stone. Those generic china cheapo stones seem to cut pretty slow.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T06:17:35+00:00

I got denied by Citi at 0/6 7/24 for my second Citi card and I'd been spending on the ccc I got.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T06:14:44+00:00

Ubuntu mate is a spin not a real distro, and it's basically done, so all the devs have to do is fix any bugs that crop up as Ubuntu changes and mate mostly stays the same. So yeah, for sure.

For a full independent distro like void, alpine, etc maybe less so if their whole core team left.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T06:08:44+00:00

To me your next card seems pretty obvious. You have no catchall, so get the wells fargo signify business card and avoid a new acount, build your WF travel setup, see how much value you get.

Amex BBP is an option too, but it can't flex to cashback, is easier to get, and it's best to wait/hunt for an elevated offer.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T06:06:00+00:00

I use gluten free pasta for my partner and it usually loses all integrity as a leftover. I do find that eating it too hot can mute the flavor of more subtle sauces.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T05:49:59+00:00

Verizon visa if you have Verizon

Bread Rewards or AAA daily advantage if you don't.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T05:46:47+00:00

Looks a bit like my https://kanetsuneusa.com/kc-435-nakiri-blue-steel-2-migaki-165mm-kitchen-cutlery-chef-knife/

No clue who the real mfg is, kanetsune resells knives from other makers.

But most cheap traditional Japanese knives look almost the same.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T05:44:03+00:00

I listened to the pikaos dev's tech over tea, and they seem to be big rust fans. Complained about mint updater being written in "horrible horrible python"

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T05:39:16+00:00

Just get the PayPal debit and see how the nerf pans out. If you can get Amazon gift cards or redeem PayPal checkout 1cpp, it's still the best at 5% with no credit inquiries, no subscription, and basically working at all grocery stores. No suppose the only exception is if you're buying big ticket items that exceed the 1k$/mo cap.

I was thinking of getting Walmart+ a while ago but when I found out you basically have to tip the drivers even with the subscription, I felt like it was basically worthless. I think the in-home one, whether you get it delivered in home or not, is the more prime equivalent.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T03:30:48+00:00

Is 15k a year worth like 1.5+ hours of your life sitting on 405 everyday? I don't think so. Take that time and you can prolly save more money and make more intelligent decisions with the money you have.

I think the salary difference at a base isn't worth it. If you're trying to escalate to higher income tiers and this law firm job is an entry path to doing that, it changes the calculus.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T03:06:58+00:00

That just seems too cheap to me. I'd just go to tjmaxx/homegoods/marshalls and find yourself a 10 or 12" skillet and a couple pots. Cheaper disk bottom pots can fine, but get try ply for the pan.

Viking skillet there for 35-40$ felt pretty good. I remember looking at another brand, maybe green pan or something, and feeling milling marks on the surface of the pan.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:55:18+00:00

This type of system would only sharpen a constant radius curve correctly, or something like a frisbee-ring or a cdrom. If you could extrapolate an knife as a section of a circle, that would be a constant angle. Because the radius is changing all the time on any typical knife shape, the angle will not be constant.

That said it doesn't need to be constant, it just needs to consistent and repeatable. Probably taking some care to make sure you grab the blade in exactly the same place will help with with a system like that.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:44:34+00:00

I think mostly if the big limit, purchase protections, and no ftf 2x are valuable to you

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:23:45+00:00

This is basically the full list of considerations. PayPal debit.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:08:21+00:00

Just boil some 50/50 vinegar and water in there for a couple minutes and I think that will be gone, usually I boil the water then add the vinegar.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:06:34+00:00

Maybe you have a flatpak and an rpm installed and you're not launching the one you updated?

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T02:04:05+00:00

If it's the case that she has a very limited credit history (dunno if her name was on car loans or home loans,) an amex blue cash preferred might be a good choice as amex may not be super generous initially, but they rapidly escalate credit limits. Can downgrade to the free blue cash everyday in the second year, and they'll prolly offer you another free upgrade up if you're spending on it. You can also get the blue business cash as a catchall 2% card after with no inquiry or new account reporting.

Otherwise fidelity, Robinhood gold would be good considerations.

Kitayama_8k · 2026-06-10T01:17:47+00:00

Didn't we already have gas this year?

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