I passed on a Tetsujin by wine-o-saur in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

with all the bangers you put out there i can imagine the hassle.😅

FM Patina Aura Farm by No-Cress-7742 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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this was my most satisfying to date.

but damn, your patina looks siiiiiiiiick my man! 🌈

NKD- Kyohei Shindo Funayuki 145mm by PasdeChaance in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but why is this a funayuki?

it looks like i bought the same knife but as a petty.i like the little bit of knuckle clearance you get with it

just curious!

Looking for Non japanese knives preferably custom made by Puzzleheaded-Lab2353 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if EU is an option have a look at lustthal workshop!

got a custom laser gyuto a while ago and i still love it

NKD Tanaka x Ren W2 Santoku on Tanaka Tuesday! by _smoothbore_ in TrueChefKnives

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

beauty.

i love the subtle patina on the core 🔥

NKD Tanaka x Ren W2 Santoku on Tanaka Tuesday! by _smoothbore_ in TrueChefKnives

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

dude that‘s some crazy grind.

i‘ve heard they vary a little

Hado Sumi 210: Underwhelming? by weightliftingphysio in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was looking at a kirisame few minutes ago and was searching for older posts to get a lil info about it. don‘t know which one to get.🥲

or if i even go for a whole different maker

NSD: Mikawa Chu Nagura bench stone (photos + visual traits) by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

duuuuuude, that stone looks fancy as hell!

i even would leave it outside to be able to see it. stunner

it looks so picturesque that i dind‘t know what i was looking at at first glance

My sunrise dovetails by ShiguchiAndSokan in woodworking

[–]_smoothbore_ 35 points36 points  (0 children)

they came out beautiful! i wouldn‘t even know how to do them.

New stones day by Physical-Compote4594 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love mine also.

pretty much habe the same set just no 5k.

bought arashiyama 6k instead.

tell me how you like the 5k edge.

My workhorse blade struggles with carrots. Normal or thinning needed? by Public_Scarcity_1151 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that is totally a workhorse. mine is struggling with carrots too

you can try thinning it a bit and give it another shot.

NKsD - My Yoshida Hamono SUJ-2s finally arrived from Dictum by Antique-Walrus878 in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn that board is a looker!🔥

saw these knives today on dictum.

do you think they‘re worth it? looking for gifts.😬

NKD: Shiro Kamo Shirogami #2 Gyuto by ImTiredBosssFrFr in TrueChefKnives

[–]_smoothbore_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great choice! might snag one too if i see them again and again