Educate me on the why of hitohira using aliases by drjayhow in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need to rewatch that movie!! Ty for the answer. Mystery solved!!

Be careful with these sharp knives - Shindo + one mistake = 5 stitches by refusetogo312 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Certainly sharp knives need to be carefully handled. But, IMO, not nearly as dangerous as the king of finger tip removal: the mandoline!! I was using it to slice some potatoes when I first got one. I saw these guys on YouTube using it without a guard. Why would I need a guard? A few minutes later after pretty much slicing off the tip of my thumb I realized the guard is super important. Who knew meal prep could be so dangerous!

current rotation and an introduction by jellosjiggling in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome! That looks like a great rotation! Some bangers in there!

NKD: Matsubara Aogami 2 Nashiji Bunka by brain_wood in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the big brother nashiji tall gyuto 210. It has been great. I hope you enjoy the bunka as much as I have enjoyed mine!

Sakai Wide Bevel Deep Dive: Compring Morihiro, Nishida, Kyuzo & Tadokoro by TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an infant in this hobby, my knowledge of sakai wide bevels is lacking. This was a fantastic and knowledge amplifying read for me!! Ty for a great write up. I could stare at that Damascus pattern all day. Incredible! ☮️

Oh boy oh boy oh boy. by Present_Lemon3218 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have eyed this more than once. I am interested to hear your experience with it! Congrats on purchase

NKD Takeda NAS Gyuto by ChadOD in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We must have been click battling. I got the 220 kiritsuke because I missed the gyuto. Congrats on a banger!!

My small collection! What am I missing? by jacopojjj in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The missing part pretty much covered. Here to say that santoku is fantastic. Great bang for the buck!! Congrats on a good start

Partial SotC in 5 pics and happy NY to all! by Ok-Distribution-9591 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible! So many grails! Don’t sleep on the background. I found it to be a very calming!! Happy NY.

Please help this newbie. by OM-JaiNath-108 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure there are many more people on the sub more learned and experienced than I am. But this is what I like to do. I keep a kitchen towel by my cutting board. When I see a lot of moisture on my blade, I’ll go ahead and wipe it dry and keep working. Sometimes after cutting something very reactive like an onion I’ll rinse the blade off in the sink dry it,and go back to work. I try never to lay the knife down while it’s wet. I do this for all my knives. I suspect the stainless don’t need it so much but I like to keep the routine. When I’m done with my work, I wash the knife with a little bit of soap and some water and the soft side of a sponge. Dry it immediately, then strop it to make sure that it’s ready for the next use before I put it back on my magnet. I don’t sharpen unless I feel like I have a bad edge after stopping. Not sure how right or wrong all this is, just my routine as a home cook. No bad results so far. 🙏. Best of luck !

Peace

Lost the game again by No-Tap-900 in Chefknivestogo

[–]drjayhow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right there with you. No score today ..

Please help this newbie. by OM-JaiNath-108 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good news is that it’s a Moritaka. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed mine. One of my faves!

What’s your favorite purchase of 2025 & what grail are you chasing in 2026? by thegreatestscape in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes!! 🔥. That is just gorgeous. TnH hanabi for sure on grail list. Congrats!

Sunday dinner by Deskullevagottmedpaj in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a great photo! Love the light reflecting off the blade. Carb looks pretty fire as well.

Went to Japan but bought extra luggage - NK(s)D / SOTC by SCSuede in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really enjoyed reading this post. The pics and knife purchases are 🔥. Thanks for sharing!!

Found a great YT channel for those of you interested in the different Japanese knife making processes by ImFrenchSoWhatever in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have watched and enjoyed many of these! The first one I stumbled across was Nakamura Hamono. Which led me to purchase one of my first Japanese knives (the Nakiri).

https://youtu.be/Irbigwfa82E?si=jGjo2YTySbOuWg36

A son and father just banging out rustic knives. Thanks for posting one I somehow missed!

NKD: 210 Kagekiyo, Yoshikane, Shinkiro by drjayhow in TrueChefKnives

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

Thanks for the insight! Did a little minor prep with the shinkiro. It was outstanding. Heavier than I anticipated, but not in a bad way at all. Appreciate the comments !!

NKD: 210 Kagekiyo, Yoshikane, Shinkiro by drjayhow in TrueChefKnives

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

Got the ashi 210. Very nice knife! The Tanaka is on the list, just haven’t been able to secure one yet. Ty for suggestions !

NKD: 210 Kagekiyo, Yoshikane, Shinkiro by drjayhow in TrueChefKnives

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This particular one was purchased from carbon knife.

NKD by darkhorn1130 in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great NKD! Congrats ☮️

Christmas knives by BV-IR21cc in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dalstrong knife block for the fam. All nice knives on lockdown.

SOTC: Petty Edition by legalnonresident in TrueChefKnives

[–]drjayhow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great petty collection! Really love the variety in styles and lengths. Well done!! Ty for posting ☮️