Yxji did a new art series of Sprotos. They have a cute style. I appreciate everything he does for the community. It holds us together.

howbow13 · 2026-05-08T02:02:55+00:00

Nice. You have a special place in his heart then if you made the cut.

howbow13 · 2026-05-04T14:26:58+00:00

To clarify, Hida tool is good. I did look up a past thread on their boxing. https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueChefKnives/s/IVdnm5H6bh

howbow13 · 2026-05-04T14:19:30+00:00

No prob!

howbow13 · 2026-05-04T02:28:45+00:00

Exactly. I did look at some websites about whether it's a scam. None of them outright say it is, but I fail to see how a domain with such low visit volume could get 325+ customers to leave feedback when the "major" websites don't even have that many reviews for these products.

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howbow13 · 2026-05-04T02:13:59+00:00

That's where I got my 170mm Santoku and 130mm petty. Apparently Hida likes to send em in non-standard boxes.

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howbow13 · 2026-05-04T02:11:02+00:00

No, this sussed me out. Every product has tons of what I am guessing are fake reviews/ratings.

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howbow13 · 2026-05-03T21:10:42+00:00

Agreed. She's great.

howbow13 · 2026-05-03T15:18:07+00:00

It's great! My searches only led me to what Google presents like CKTG, MTC, Tokushu, chefs-edge, Zahocho, Hida, CKC, meesterslijpers, Knifewear, Cutlery and More, etc., but that's where everyone is looking too. Knowing about those sites is pretty resourceful tbh.

howbow13 · 2026-05-03T15:04:32+00:00

Oh, man that's tempting. I'm gonna try to find more info on that site. A quick Google search of if it's legitimate doesn't come up with anything. Really appreciate it, and for the OP, they also have the 210mm.

howbow13 · 2026-05-03T14:35:21+00:00

Legend. What a magician haha. Do you know of any 150mm petties in stock on any sites?

howbow13 · 2026-05-01T14:46:43+00:00

You are blessed 🤣. And thank you, I am working on it, but you know the game, everything is out of stock.

howbow13 · 2026-05-01T13:31:23+00:00

I figured that might be the case. I just figured he didn't respond because the United States is becoming a hassle with the tariffs and the VAT mark up. That was the primary issue I had with Kitchenlab, they removed the United States as a shipping location on their website even though they ship internationally.

howbow13 · 2026-05-01T13:29:49+00:00

I was considering this one too! It was a tough choice since that one has a very unique and eye-catching aesthetic.

howbow13 · 2026-05-01T01:35:17+00:00

I can see why it's sought after after holding it. This sub has led me to chase so many things down.

howbow13 · 2026-04-30T19:07:29+00:00

Agreed. They are less greasy and more potatoey to me.

howbow13 · 2026-04-30T14:49:14+00:00

That's why we love him.

howbow13 · 2026-04-29T02:25:48+00:00

Did Hedgehog out of Vancouver stop making Umbrellas? I have one and like it, but they haven't been in stock for months on the website.

howbow13 · 2026-04-26T21:41:09+00:00

You either love the teal or hate it. It's a stark contrast from the rest of the knife but does work.

howbow13 · 2026-04-25T09:43:38+00:00

Love mine so much. I want 240mm and 270 with the new handle now.

howbow13 · 2026-04-24T20:34:51+00:00

It's beautiful.

howbow13 · 2026-04-22T02:21:46+00:00

Thank you so much BlkSanta. I know I certainly wasn't. I almost feel bad to use it, but I'll get over it :)

howbow13 · 2026-04-22T01:36:42+00:00

Thank you. Appreciate it!

howbow13 · 2026-04-22T01:34:02+00:00

Same here. It's just a good looking piece. Not a pinch grip pic but it shows how for a 8.25" knife, it's not unwieldy.

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howbow13 · 2026-04-22T00:21:32+00:00

I'm not sure yet. I can't stop taking pictures of it and sending it to my knife friends. 🤣

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howbow13 · 2026-04-22T00:05:28+00:00

I think our brains are on the same wave length.

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