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by taz575
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

Just don't cut yourself on a cucumber! :D :lol: You will have a hard time living that one down! :mrgreen:
by taz575
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Diamond spray/paste medium
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: Diamond spray/paste medium

I moved the topic to the Sharpening Forum to hopefully get more traffic to it! Gun grease and diamond compounds will work to lap a surface, but you need something backing it to really remove metal. With being diamond, it may be hard to get something to lap it against since the diamond may wear it as...
by taz575
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Diamond spray/paste medium
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: Diamond spray/paste medium

I think it would be hard to make your own suspensions. I bought some diamond powders for finishing blade surfaces (not edges), but haven't used them yet. They are crazy expensive! I got some in the 400-500 range and 800-1000 grit IIRC? I was using SiC powders to help with hand sanding knife blades a...
by taz575
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Which suji would you pick and why
Replies: 17
Views: 384

Re: Which suji would you pick and why

For me it would be the Kohetsu with the longer length. It's noticeable for me when cutting larger cuts of meat down. Both look like they would be stiff and not flexy, which is good! I like blue steels, but the SRK8 looks interesting with the Chromium added.
by taz575
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

The original edge was on 3 micron/5000 diamond stropping compound after coming off a 1000 diamond plate. Curious to see how the toothier edge holds up! It should strop up to a finer grit pretty easily, too!
by taz575
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:28 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond
Replies: 20
Views: 543

Re: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond

Yes, too steep of an angle and too much pressure can round the apex of the edge. Even with hard backed strops, leather has give still and if you put too much pressure and towards the edge, it can round the apex. Hanging strops are easier to round the apex because you need to keep the strop tight and...
by taz575
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond
Replies: 20
Views: 543

Re: Bare Strop vs Loaded with CBN or Diamond

I use diamond pastes on leather for strops now. They work fast on any steel and you can play with how much you refine the edge, how much tooth you want remaining, etc. Bare leather is nice for deburring, cleaning or burnishing an edge. Charged leather can remove metal and can round out an apex of th...
by taz575
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: Withdrawn - Devin Thomas ITK 270mm Wa-Gyuto AEB-L - Custom Handle $540 + Shipping
Replies: 20
Views: 500

Re: WTS Selling - Devin Thomas ITK 270mm Wa-Gyuto AEB-L - Custom Handle $540 + Shipping

And the other 3 since I can only attach 4 per post. 299075-IMG-0427.jpeg 299076-IMG-0424.jpeg Whole knife: devin-thomas-itk-aeb-l-270mm-gyuto-540-obo-v0-zy2uknj0zepc1.jpg No receipt has been posted that I can find. Are these pictures before or after the thinning? It looks like a fairly wide bevel on...
by taz575
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

I use the McCormick Rotisserie Chicken seasoning on a lot of stuff. Killer on chicken thighs on the grill! :) Chicken should be no match for the gyuto...lol.
by taz575
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this knife toast?
Replies: 14
Views: 379

Re: Is this knife toast?

Get the cheap 400 diamond stone CKTG has. Perfect for chip removal!
by taz575
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:07 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Belt sander advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Belt sander advice

Get some premade blanks. Jantz has their "Jantz Pattern" blanks that are pretty nice. I used to make those up and sell those before I got my belt sanders. Puukko blanks are usually pretty good quality. RagweedForge and Thompsons Scandinavian Supply are great places to order from. Or you co...
by taz575
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this knife toast?
Replies: 14
Views: 379

Re: Is this knife toast?

That's a pretty small chip; I would keep using it and it will work out in a couple sharpening sessions.
by taz575
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

Once the onion is halved, peeled and the stem end left intact, do 2 or 3 horizontal cuts through it, then several vertical cuts, going almost to the stem each time. Then chop straight down. Gives you a nice dice.

Glad you are liking it and putting ot through its paces!!
by taz575
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Belt sander advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Belt sander advice

Yeah, there was a grounding issue with the first batch too, so they sent out a grounding wire to the customers. They need to figure out how to cool the motor without sucking in the dust and metal shavings. Thats why the TEFC motors and real VFDs are the best way to go. I wonder if someone can modify...
by taz575
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Belt sander advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Belt sander advice

I run an AmeriBrade 2x72 and love it. I tried to make my own tilting adapter, but botched it, so mine has a little more vibration to it. Smooth running is pretty important, but a little vibration isn't a killer. I can feel it, but it's consistent. The Grizzly 2x42 had some motor issues, not sure if ...
by taz575
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Belt sander advice
Replies: 32
Views: 2966

Re: Belt sander advice

It's not too bad, but the prices listed may not be accurate for your area! It's a very rudimentary set up with out much options. Having another tube slot for a work rest is nice, too. Can you weld? Do you have access to a drill press and tools to tap holes? Look at the U Weld version from the same p...
by taz575
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

And this is a S30V santoku that is .135-.140" at the spine going for a convex with the felt soft platens: F3 felt convex.jpg So the thicker the spine, the more convexing you can get, but the area at the edge is a bit thicker and thickens up quicker. Starting with thinner stock allows a thinner ...
by taz575
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log
Replies: 31
Views: 707

Re: The Kekoa TJ Custom Knife Log

With starting with thinner stock, the area behind the edge usually is thinner and the thinness goes higher up the blade, too. There is less spine to push through the ingredients as well. When I do a convex, the spine often gets a bit thinner, too, so 3/32" stock doesn't always end up 3/32"...
by taz575
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: Knife Knowledge, Skills, Technique and Care
Topic: Refinish Handle?
Replies: 33
Views: 2973

Re: Refinish Handle?

I use mineral oil on boards and pure tung oil on kitchen knife or wood handles. Synthetic handles get pure stuff or the polymerized stuff, depending on my mood.