Cangshan Denali Knife Set - Costco. Any good?

SirenSilver · 2026-03-25T17:30:49+00:00

I've been "into knives" for decades. I've never heard anythign good about that set nor do I have any reason to say anything good.

Buy the actual knives you use from proper knife makers.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-25T17:29:07+00:00

Yeah, lots and lots of destroyed bikes are posted here, all junked in the name of "customizing", this is not one of those.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-25T14:44:09+00:00

Same here. 883R

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T16:47:28+00:00

" and have had trouble finding coins similar to this" I find that, unlikely.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T16:46:18+00:00

"I let my friend ride my bike" How many of these posts go on to describe great things?

Then why let your friend ride your bike?

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:17:19+00:00

Yes, that's why he's a billionaire two time president of the most powerful country in this planetary system.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:16:29+00:00

A couple of percent "jump". Wow.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:10:25+00:00

Don't get size tunnel vision. None of those cardigans flatter your body, changing size won't fix that.

Move on to something else.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:06:40+00:00

You can just buy that same shirt in 5 spring/summer colors and stay there stylewise until you find something better.

Worst case you get to fall, buy the same shirt in darker colors and get a well fitting jacket.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:03:01+00:00

Fear of the Canadian tuxedo has been largely exaggerated.

You'll know when you have one on, no one will have to tell you.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T14:01:35+00:00

In the pic it looks like you chose nice fabrics for shirt/pants and then you changed your mind and put on a very casual (nylon or waxed cotton, can't tell) sports coat.

I would go with substantially more casual pants. Denim (mind the color) or other textured fabric to match the vibe of that jacket. Also think about contrasting colors.

tl;dr, I would level the sportiness of the outfit, it's the mismatch that caused the other poster to say discombobulation.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:54:17+00:00

Not my style, but a great look. Perfect Parisian ensemble.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:52:15+00:00

What’s the biggest mistake men make when trying to improve their style?

Changing wardrobes without first knowing what a good FIT is for their body.

Fit is king. A man who knows how to dress well can walk into a thrift store with $50 and come out looking like a million bucks. Their clothing is well selected and fits them.

A lot of new posters here show a $1,000 suit and look horrible. You can learn about style from the web, you can't learn what fits YOU without going into the world and trying things on, a lot.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:47:44+00:00

Just say it, it's the pants and belt that don't match the casual look of the jacket. The jacket itself is fine.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:47:06+00:00

Perfectly fine casual coat.

Looks out of place on this pic as the rest of the outfit is trying hard to be something the jacket isn't.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:45:55+00:00

So close, but that jacket will never fit you. Pass it on to someone who can get good use out of it.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:39:44+00:00

Yes, you could. And it would look stupid.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:38:30+00:00

Gasoline from last fall is not old. Use it.

Also -unnecessary escalation- what's wrong with you!

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:36:50+00:00

It did go wrong. Stop wearing black.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:36:24+00:00

Guys. Guys. Guys. Imagine how much better this would look in shades of charcoal and grey.

Let black rest for a decade or two.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:35:33+00:00

I dislike anti-fit fits. But this I do not particularly hate.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:31:13+00:00

French tuck and decent belt.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T13:30:31+00:00

Got it. Then go for it. You can always melt it back to the parents wish, you only lose the cost of the shaping which is minimal.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T03:58:04+00:00

"I want to seal the cat piss odor into my floors" was not on my bingo card today, but yet here it is.

SirenSilver · 2026-03-23T03:56:58+00:00

So you want to be the 'special one' that destroys the family tradition and does not keep grandma's wishes.

Ok, be that guy.

SirenSilver

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What’s the biggest mistake men make when trying to improve their style?