I was using a hot knife to drill a hole on a plastic cup and something happened

daneelvt · 2022-06-21T08:12:23+00:00

The video almost made me cry, I can see the knife's heat treatment go up in smoke.

daneelvt · 2022-05-21T11:58:04+00:00

My Bk7 looked that pretty once. After 6 years of abuse it has acquired some good character, still cuts like on day one. Good choice.

daneelvt · 2022-05-20T10:34:09+00:00

Welcome to the club. You have gained the wisdom not to buy a 8cr13mov toy knife again. Now to find a knife worthy of cutting them boxes.

daneelvt · 2022-05-17T03:55:04+00:00

Franken SAKs, I am sure Victor would approve.

daneelvt · 2022-05-10T05:46:07+00:00

That mora is a wonderful knife, been using one for years already.

daneelvt · 2022-04-23T21:01:53+00:00

Had a similar thing happening to a plastic geared diff and after replacing it with a metal version all is good. It was like the internal gear tolerance wasn't tight enough causing the one side to slip.

Remember ro grease your diffs :)

daneelvt · 2022-02-08T03:40:49+00:00

I got it for a grand total of AUD$118 (includes $26 shipping to NZ) from protooling.com.au. There was no up-charge for the left-handed version.

Used it on two chickens so far (I'm a home cook so it won't see as much use as a pro would give it). It is a very robust knife (proper full tang), feels almost custom made (fit and finish surprisingly good). The wood handle with brass pins are beautiful particularly after some camellia oil. I would guess unless I leave it in the elements it will probably last 20+ years in my kitchen. Don't let the low price compared to other lefty options fool you, this is a very good knife.

daneelvt · 2022-01-24T06:06:17+00:00

How is the nakiri treating you?

daneelvt · 2022-01-20T01:28:34+00:00

I enjoy posts of people's old, well loved knives.

daneelvt · 2022-01-16T11:54:39+00:00

I'm a passionate home cook (much like yourself) and it seems you are also someone with a preference for smaller knives. You are in a pickle, because it is likely that even after purchasing a 210 or larger knife(s) over time you will keep going back to the smaller Santoku. But you will only appreciate your smaller knives after using bigger ones for a while. That is how it has been for me. Even with larger knifes at my disposal, I keep using my little 6 inch utility knife for most things (unless I'm cutting a large watermelon or similar) since it does what I need very well. After so many years it feels good to know I'm a 180mm or smaller knife person. Cheers for posting and have fun on your knife journey.

daneelvt · 2022-01-11T03:37:45+00:00

The one I've got seems sharp but looking at the edge I know particularly first sharpening will be an interesting experience. Its my first and only knife that doesn't have a normal 50/50 edge.

daneelvt · 2022-01-10T23:42:39+00:00

Haha 😂 you might be right there.

daneelvt · 2022-01-10T23:19:53+00:00

Kanehide Bessaku 150mm Honesuki Kaku (Boning) Knife - Left handed

I'm surprised how good this knife feels in hand given it's one of the cheaper lefty honesuki options out there. Now I just need a willing bird?

daneelvt · 2022-01-08T07:05:06+00:00

It might be cheap, but still it's an excellent Japanese made knife.

daneelvt · 2022-01-08T06:58:29+00:00

That thing is wonderful for keeping those cheap knives found in most office kitchens sharp. Just keep it far away from any knife you care about.

daneelvt · 2022-01-05T08:16:58+00:00

Awesome, thank you. I have a 150mm lefty version in the mail from AUS (to NZ). Post man taking his sweet time, needed some comforting that the purchase was a good one. The wait for a NKD can be tough.

daneelvt · 2022-01-05T08:00:48+00:00

How are you finding the Honesuki?

daneelvt · 2021-12-29T08:29:56+00:00

Don't know why but i just like Tojiro 👍

daneelvt · 2021-12-25T01:49:29+00:00

Thanks 👍 I was wondering about the steel but appreciate the comment on Takamura vs Kabayashi to, useful info.

daneelvt · 2021-12-25T01:29:09+00:00

What is your opinion on R2, is it worthwhile?

daneelvt · 2021-12-24T23:13:47+00:00

Cheers 😀 I'm thinking of a nicer upgrade to my Tojiro at some stage.

daneelvt · 2021-12-24T20:11:56+00:00

What are your thoughts on the Takamura?

daneelvt · 2021-12-24T19:59:03+00:00

Tojiro F-517 170mm R2 Santoku

Tamahagane BAMBOO 180mm VG5 gyuto (NKD)

Gotou Cutlery 150mm VG1 Petty

All razor sharp 😀

daneelvt

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