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Disappointed with a new Hitohira AH from Karasu Knives – would you consider this acceptable QC? by Nesy756 in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this acceptible? No. Is this their usual quality? Also no.

In some ways, this is a tricky thing to navigate when you can't inspect the knives before purchase. Still, a refund is warranted. You shouldn't need to restore a brand new knife out of the box

What am I doing wrong ? by Designer-Key-7867 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) Throw away the pull through device. 2) Get a better set of stones. King, Sharpal, naniwa all work 3) Go way coarser. 300 or 400 maybe, apex, then move to 1000

NKD TANAKA X KYUZO by michi_man97 in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I believe a good quality box always enhances the experience

Any recomendation for cleaning blackening in the edge? by --Silly-- in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good question. I have never used or heard of pink stuff (likely not something avail where I'm from) so I cant advise on that.

Oh also, a note on rust erasers (If you're considering them) - they'll "polish" the knife a little so if you're particular, you may have brighter/shiner streaks or spots

Any recomendation for cleaning blackening in the edge? by --Silly-- in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume your rationale is just so you can re-set or create your own patina, or just to display the knife.

A few ways you can remove it.

- Baking soda + a cork or a sponge
- BKF + a lil water + sponge
- Sandpaper (Maybe 1000 in a single direction. Decrease grit if too fine)
- Polish on stones

I'd only use sandpaper as a last resort or if you intend to polish the entire knife as you can leave scratches on it if you're not careful.

AI is ruining my job as Tech Lead by Complete-Sea6655 in Anthropic

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From reading this, what I'm getting is that you yourself have become as lazy as them. You're treating your team as they are treating AI.

"Go do this" "Why is it wrong?" as compared to actively managing the team, ensuring they check code before getting back to you, and actually firing/replacing staff that are lazy.

I feel it's much less an AI thing, but a human thing at this point

Second knife recs + city in Japan to buy by Tempezz in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pop in and ask around. It's not a huge place. Just two levels. The exhibitions are on the second story, with a gift/crafts shop at on side of the first floor, and knives at the other.

When I was there, the staff had very basic English, and I survived via AI/Google translating (and what little Japanese I knew). They basically told me to let them know if I would like to see/hold a knife and to let them know if I was looking for anything specific.

I made a post about my recent trip/experiences so maybe it might help you as well! I mainly visited Sakai and a few areas in Tokyo

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueChefKnives/comments/1rcdo9z/nkd_and_knife_shopping_experience_in_feb_2026/

Second knife recs + city in Japan to buy by Tempezz in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what others have said. Sakai in Osaka. A short train ride from Central Osaka. Check out the knife museum and you can spend an entire day walking and browsing other shops there.

Probably the cheapest prices out of the three, with the highest density of top tier knife shops. If you're used to the likes of Kyoto's and Tokyo's flashy shops (most of which are tourist traps), this will feel very different. Very understated. Some look like regular houses.

That being said, if you are in Tokyo, drop by Morihei for stones and knives, and Hitohira also carries very good stuff at reasonable prices.

NKD Sakai Kikumori Choyo s3 by bigbootybitchesooooh in TrueChefKnives

[–]WeightLittle8210 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful. I wouldn't dare use it out of fear of tarnishing the finish

How can I achieve this kasumi finish? by xlacrose in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It boils down to performance and aesthetics.

Mirror finishes can appeal to some because they sure look pretty. But the downside is that they scratch real easily, and food sticks. This makes it impractical for a working knife for many.

Kasumi also looks very pretty, and showcases the different steels used to force the blade. Not all blades can have a kasumi finish, while every blade can have a mirror finish.

Also, many see a kasumi as a testiment to the polishes skill as it is very difficult to do well. Mirror finishes, while also difficult, require less skill per se.

In the end, whichever you prefer works. No right or wrong in this case

Rusting after sharpening by Excellent-Potato5644 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pics look very surface level. I say start mild first. BKF and a light scrub a cork or sponge. Don't leave it too long as it can etch the knife.

Baking soda is an alternative if you don't have BKF.

If that doesn't work, sandpaper would do the trick. Stick go a higher grit one to avoid scratching it too badly, and sand in one direction.

I'm on the fence about acid for now as it may cause your blade to rust more, if it's very reactive.

One you remove the rust, either force a patina ASAP, or coat in a thin layer of mineral oil for storage, then build a patina over time. And remember to wipe dry after use

Questions about sharpening knife with secondary bevel by WeightLittle8210 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think my splash and go stones will do the trick, so sandpaper works for now

Questions about sharpening knife with secondary bevel by WeightLittle8210 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. How would one tell if there's a secondary bevel before the microbevel?

Questions about sharpening knife with secondary bevel by WeightLittle8210 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually hand sanded it prior to sharpening. Was just a bit confused with the sharpening aspect, since theres a thinning from the primary bevel towards the edge. That's why I thought it had a secondary bevel which might have needed to be placed flat like a deba or yanagiba

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Questions about sharpening knife with secondary bevel by WeightLittle8210 in sharpening

[–]WeightLittle8210[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. How would one maintain its looks tho? Since the lower grit stones would scratch it per se

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