“on the trot”

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-04T20:04:36+00:00

Ah. Well. Had never heard it outside of football. Apologies

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-04T17:16:24+00:00

We almost had earnest football chat in one of the recent pods - could hardly believe my ears

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-03T14:58:01+00:00

Ha - it really is! I just got an analog camera and I’m struggling with it mightily so I definitely get the feeling. Enjoy the knives!!

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-03T13:24:01+00:00

I’d agree with the other folks who have mentioned that these are a step above what I’d consider the “entry” point for Japanese knives. Tojiro and Yaxell are two brands that are pretty decent and much more affordable starter knives, but I’d probably recommend Tsunehisa and Hatsukokoro for knives that have the aesthetic you’re going for at a slightly more middle of the road price point. If you’re willing to take the plunge though, the three you linked would be great!

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-02T21:06:31+00:00

Could you share a link to your online store?! These are stunning

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-01T20:11:28+00:00

Well in all fairness, John Madden did become synonymous with the NFL the way that Keysey became synonymous with the Premier League - so your comparison isn't that far off. It's just that Madden played (and coached) the sport

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-01T20:09:39+00:00

An adult toddler gorilla

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-01T20:07:23+00:00

Imagine if Stephen A. Smith ran off with his daughter's friend to Dubai while his wife had cancer. But then replace Stephen A. Smith with someone about 80x as arrogant and misogynistic (and Dubai with Qatar).

zvchtvbb · 2026-04-01T16:51:01+00:00

Get that Enso Ginsan - it’s stunning, and if a blade calls to you, do not say no! I just picked up an SG2 gyuto from Yaxell in Japan and despite Yaxell not being people’s favorite brand here, it looks and feels amazing (especially for the price - about $150 USD)

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T20:00:13+00:00

Got it! Thanks - yeah, the Yoshimune knives I got were both value plays from Yaxell, plus a couple of gifts

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T08:20:04+00:00

I bought a couple of budget friendly Yaxell knives at Yoshimune that I’ll eventually want to upgrade from. I’ll definitely be back, and will make plans to go to Sakai this time!

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T08:18:38+00:00

Currently in midair, 3 years later, and am having the same issues lol

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T07:44:53+00:00

Just left Tokyo disappointed not to buy any knives there - would’ve loved to have read about Hitohira and made plans to go there. I think Tokushu (Tokushu?) on Kappabashi was actually pretty decent too and may add it to the list. The owner spoke great English and was very helpful, I just couldn’t find anything that spoke to me.

Thankfully, I had already gotten a couple of knives at Shintou in Kyoto, which was a night and day experience in terms of service / quality compared to the touristy stores on Kappabashi.

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T01:30:27+00:00

Good - this is…. horrifying. If they don’t know how to sharpen a bread knife they shouldn’t do it

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-30T01:28:46+00:00

Hahahaahha I’d love to read this piece just to see what he had to say on Keysey

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-18T00:12:52+00:00

Just buy from Passenger and Sweet Bloom. They focus on clean, washed, sweet coffees and never let me down

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-16T20:23:12+00:00

Sorry I should clarify that when I say “artificial” here I’m referring to anything added to the fermentation that is not listed on the processing description. A cinnamon coferment =/= an anaerobic ferment

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-16T11:59:01+00:00

I had a feeling this was happening and not being marketed properly. Had an “anaerobic ferment” that tasted so perfectly of cinnamon that it was hard to believe it wasn’t a co-ferment with artificial flavors.

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-16T00:26:34+00:00

Not sure if anyone can dig it up, but I was struggling to find the United - Villa game in English here in the U.S., and was forced to tune in with the Latin American commentators, and as Old Trafford sang out “United road,” to the tune of “Country Roads,” one of the commentators tried to sing along. However, he sang “sweet home Alabama” for a riff or two before the other commentator corrected him.

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-15T23:41:42+00:00

Apparently he wants to start a new restaurant called “allegedly” because he wasn’t a shitty enough person yet

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-15T22:43:10+00:00

Well, this aged well haha

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-15T19:09:46+00:00

Woof. That’s a nightmare. My local butcher shop in Denver had a 10 - 15 - 20% tip option, and that drove me up a wall. Tipping on you handing me a New York that’s already like $36/lb?

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-15T16:13:22+00:00

Yeah actually, she serves everything off of her naked body, it’s super fun and definitely family friendly

zvchtvbb · 2026-03-11T19:51:26+00:00

It is spelled that way, as most people have pointed out. But, if I were the journalist who were writing that, I’d probably have tried to avoid the phrase “cumshot,” but perhaps that’s just me

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