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I must have a Nubatama 5k stone with exactly the same quality issue. Mine broke almost identically but I did not drop it. Mine just cracked in half when snugging it in the stone holder. I had the same thing in mind but haven't got around to repairing it.

XexoX wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:23 pm

I hear the Costco Vodka is Grey Goose.

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Who'd a thunk it...
https://www.mashed.com/179570/the-truth ... and-vodka/

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Gladius, I've always wondered about cutting up a belt and trying that. My fear was that the low grit belts are a bit dodgy from an evenness perspective until you have run them a litte. After that I, perhaps incorrectly, assumed that the abrasive would be too dull to work well by hand. Will def give...

I forgot how to insert photos. You should see the knife I received yesterday, in ten years it’s the worst. I had to completely remove metal from the edge right up to the lamination line so there is no visible core steel visible. I find the removal of the Jigane to restore the aesthetics and also en...

A lot of folk like Smirnoff. Get a small bottle (pint) and give it a try. Mixed like you describe you might be surprised how good it tastes. Also try the list: https://www.bestproducts.com/eats/drinks/g2388/best-vodka-brands-for-every-budget/ ...And of course reference the classic https://www.nytime...

Ok, I think I’m gonna go for it, Only 1 available now, haven’t try white 1 before, I wanna see what the ultimate sharpness feels like. BTW what’s the HRC on this knife? I don’t see it on JNS --- Good choice and at that price it is a steal! The HRC is not disclosed but the HT is very good and it fee...

Jason183 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:50 pm

Nice, looks like it’s back on stock now, I will consider it too.

I also found this tanaka yoshikazu sujihiki 270mm white 1 on JNS, anybody have hand on experience on this one?

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I have the 210 gyuto and it is super; especially for the price. Pick it up if still on sale.

R2 and SG2 are basically the same; perhaps the difference is between stamped vs forged. http://zknives.com/knives/steels/steelgraph.php?nm=%20sg2%2CR2&ni=,549&hrn=1&gm=0 Consider the https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kur2su27.html,Kurosaki Shizuku R2 Sujihiki 270mm << . I have the gyuto 240mm and it is...

In photos...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/14/us/galle ... index.html

Even if the angle changed (more obtuse) , a proper 1k edge should easily cut tomato skin. I suspect the edge was rounded, i.e. not held at a consistent angle. Using the EdgePro system should mitigate that. Shapton Glass stones for EdgePro are a nice set. https://www.chefknivestogo.com/shglstforedp.h...

Same here in So.Cal.

Arson and forestry mismanagement has been blamed.

Does the "workhorse Chinese cleaver" not work for you?

Thank you Gladius. I think I’m ready to pull the trigger on the Yuki 210, but I’m not close to a decision for the second knife (150-165mm) - aka the garlic smasher. My wife confirms that stainless is a must for her. Pretty sure she also prefers the wa handle. Is the 6” Kramer Meiji worth the price?...

...can you tell me a little more about why you recommend that Yuki over the Kohetsu (or Gihei) HAP 210? Similar bellies on these? --- The Yuki is a very good knife with a general purpose profile that rocks well. It is high performance and easy maintenance: stainless clad and easy to keep sharp. It ...

I actually prefer that "bite" - achieved by stones that have a draw (grab, stickiness) on the steel. One I like to finish on before transitioning to JNats is the 5k Naniwa Super Stone: it leaves a very very crisp edge. Another is the Rika 5k.

Aerose91 wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:45 am

Can you strop straight from a 1k or 2k stone? I built a nice strop a while ago

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You can actually finish many knives on a medium grit (800-2000) and yes strop the 1k or 2k edge.

What about the Shapton Glass 550? I hear a lot of positive feedback about that In the same spirit, is the Ultra Sharp 300 too course? --- The 500 Glass is a good choice and no the 300 is not too low. It somewhat depends on the cutting ability of the mid-grit stones too. Some stones have very good s...

Artisan clay cookware like a cazuela, pot or tagine would make an excellent gift.

The Kramer Euroline might work for you, on sale (within budget) right now too...

This Doi has the curve of the Onion but out of your price range...