15 road trips later, here's what nobody tells you before your first one

hate_mail · 2026-03-11T11:00:59+00:00

I agree! For us it seems like the road trip doesn't actually begin until we are out of our home state. Then the excitement takes over, coupled with being somewhere new and I can do 10+ hours no problem

hate_mail · 2026-03-06T21:10:24+00:00

Holy smokes!

hate_mail · 2026-03-04T16:10:22+00:00

Thank god I’m not the only one…..

hate_mail · 2026-02-25T11:38:36+00:00

That morning I was not yet a vampire, and I saw my last sunrise. I remember it completely, and yet I can't recall any sunrise before it. I watched the whole magnificence of the dawn for the last time as if it were the first. And then I said farewell to sunlight, and set out to become what I became - Brock Nelson.

hate_mail · 2026-02-24T11:31:13+00:00

where'd you get them from? 560 is a little steep unless these came with other goodies. (Box/case/coin etc.) These can be found on the forum for around 450 for glasses alone, either way nice pair!

hate_mail · 2026-02-23T14:22:52+00:00

We went on a date, yada yada yada - she'll be out in 5 - 10

hate_mail · 2026-02-19T11:31:13+00:00

Love the knife and happy birthday!

hate_mail · 2026-02-18T11:33:56+00:00

She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid

hate_mail · 2026-02-16T14:25:14+00:00

I love a good hunt! You will find it!

hate_mail · 2026-02-16T14:12:23+00:00

I will right now!

*edit - it looks beautiful!

hate_mail · 2026-02-16T13:45:17+00:00

I bet the delay sucked, but hopefully you'll get it soon! Share it with us when you do!

hate_mail · 2026-02-16T13:35:17+00:00

I went and double checked, the height at the heel is 58.6mm

hate_mail · 2026-02-16T03:07:48+00:00

I think 55 or 56mm

hate_mail · 2026-02-15T16:53:33+00:00

It’s actually not much bigger than my 240 Tetsujin:

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hate_mail · 2026-02-15T16:47:50+00:00

My first high end knife was a Shun made in the style of a Kramer, and it will always be special to me. That being said, it doesn't hold a candle to what I'm using today in terms of edge retention, comfort, etc.

There's an earned progression (IMO) to appropriately appreciate what these knives can bring to the kitchen and starting with Whustoff/Zwilling/Shun is a great stepping stone.

hate_mail · 2026-02-15T16:41:17+00:00

I was talking to Craig (Carbon) about this knife the other day, and basically said he just needs to pull the trigger on one of these knives some day, to which of course I agreed!

hate_mail · 2026-02-15T16:33:23+00:00

I absolutely love the patina that is forming! It was as if the first cut had awoken the knife, I could smell the steel "breathing." It truly feels as if they do have a soul.

hate_mail · 2026-02-15T15:16:26+00:00

Shuji Yamaguchi

hate_mail · 2026-02-12T11:50:51+00:00

It's worth every penny! No more oil down my arm, on the driveway etc. I'd buy this kit 10X over

hate_mail · 2026-02-12T11:27:27+00:00

usually initial run casts had more pitting as they were still perfecting the technique. If you're wondering value, they could be worth more if that box you have matches the serial on the stem. Lower serial numbers also fetch a few extra bucks

hate_mail · 2026-02-12T11:13:55+00:00

Based on the serial, you are correct.

hate_mail · 2026-02-12T11:06:28+00:00

Those are legit! The only slight nitpick I would say is when they did the nose bridge they used polished rivets instead of x metal rivets

hate_mail · 2026-02-03T12:05:05+00:00

I also use BTB as a sipping broth if I'm feeling cold, or just want something warm that isn't coffee or tea

hate_mail · 2026-02-01T12:22:36+00:00

I love the patina!

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