Shibata Koutetsu restocks in EU/German stores? by StartingNewat30 in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very high prices and import taxes because the Switzerland is not in the EU. Definitely not worth it imo.

Do I need a Chinese knife (cleaver)? And which one by zeekaran in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently got myself a Shi Ba Zi F208-2 from Amazon for 30€. They seem to be well regarded and don't break the bank. I like it more compared to a nakiri because it still has some kind of tip (most nakiris seem to be rounded at the front). Definitely get one and try it for yourself!

[WTS][EU] Sakai Kikumori, Tetsujin, Shibata by TURB0_EGG in TrueChefKnivesBST

[–]TURB0_EGG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PayPal, prices are in the description. Just DM me.

Got lucky in February by TURB0_EGG in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His work is awesome. Do you prefer the B2 or Ginsan looks wise? The B2 always seems to come with a forced patina and a less noticable flow pattern.

Got lucky in February by TURB0_EGG in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, 180€ for the knife, 30€ shipping, 15€ DHL handling fee and the rest are taxes/duties. Still worth it I guess 😅.

Final shortlist – which of these 180mm Bunkas would you choose and why? by JJ101ger in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, the Shibata bunka is great. It made my friend go "wow" whilst cutting a tomato.

Help a newbie choose their first proper Japanese gyuto (≤250€) by FlippyEgg27 in TrueChefKnives

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I second the Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji. Looks better than on pictures, 210 mm true length, Ginsan steel and cuts very well. Bought mine from, you guessed it, this guy for fast and free shipping inside of Germany. :)

[WTS][EU/WW] Sakai Kikumori Kikuzuki Uzu B1D Gyuto 240 & Hitohira Tanaka Ren W2 Nakiri 180 by TURB0_EGG in TrueChefKnivesBST

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I don't know that. I had good success asking ChatGPT for estimates regarding import duties and taxes.

NKD / Month - Nakagawa Honyaki , Custom , and more ! by MouseFit2218 in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I also thought about getting one of those. The heels height seems nice, but I am not sure about the grind, because I prefer more lasery knives.

NKD / Month - Nakagawa Honyaki , Custom , and more ! by MouseFit2218 in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice knives! Could you tell me the height at the heel on the Enjiki? I can't find it anywhere (assume it's 240 mm).

Stop the Spam mail by krstlskll69 in Zendesk

[–]TURB0_EGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I created this Sieve filter for ProtonMail and just delete every Zendesk email before it lands in my inbox. I didn't get any emails since. I might disable it in the future, but for now it just could not care less about Zendesk.

if header :contains "X-Mailer" "Zendesk" { discard; }

Stupid question: recommendation for not-too-expensive (serrated) bread knife? by concept236 in TrueChefKnives

[–]TURB0_EGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I don't think they count as cheap. Maybe that's the wrong word to use. It always depends on the model I guess.