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by Bensbites
Wed Mar 26, 2025 6:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shibata switching to chromax
Replies: 7
Views: 116

Shibata switching to chromax

by Bensbites
Sat Mar 01, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daovua Leaf Spring Gyuto 210mm sharpening
Replies: 3
Views: 2307

Re: Daovua Leaf Spring Gyuto 210mm sharpening

I had an early one and I have been told they are improved since then. The early ones would have sharpened fine, go for it.
by Bensbites
Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you cook today?
Replies: 6796
Views: 990273

Re: What did you cook today?

Just some SV steaks.
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by Bensbites
Mon Feb 17, 2025 6:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Sue!
Replies: 54
Views: 11920

Re: Happy Birthday Sue!

Happy birthday
by Bensbites
Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The dog ate my knife!
Replies: 25
Views: 8712

Re: The dog ate my knife!

XexoX wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:35 pm
ChefKnivesToGo wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 1:15 pm Here's a new one to add to the collection.
Oh, I bet Mr. Bites has a custom handle that would look great on that knife!
I do seem to hear about dogs eating handles. Not as often as Mark. Thank you , I always have a couple handles ready to go.
by Bensbites
Thu Feb 06, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Interest in folders?
Replies: 6
Views: 6401

Re: Interest in folders?

The first folder is live and for sale. Since this was a collab with another maker, and they have a better website, it’s posted to his site.

https://www.bkohnknives.com/shop/p/gmal ... 0jfxdevys7
by Bensbites
Mon Feb 03, 2025 5:34 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Home made small knife rest for Tormek
Replies: 7
Views: 2816

Re: Home made small knife rest for Tormek

I bet it could be 3D printed. Or atleast rapid prototyping with 3D printing and then a machine shop could fabricate from aluminum. I could probably be fabed in a home shop without welding too.
by Bensbites
Mon Feb 03, 2025 3:58 am
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Titanium!! Input wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: Titanium!! Input wanted

taz575 wrote: Sun Feb 02, 2025 6:17 am 24V blue is very nice!! I want to start playing with titanium as well and am looking at power supplies and stuff to do it!
Start off easy. Just use 9 v batteries. Baking soda or tsp as electrolytes for color. Manganese for black.
by Bensbites
Tue Jan 28, 2025 8:09 am
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Titanium!! Input wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: Titanium!! Input wanted

What color should I anodize the titanium spacers? IMG_0918.jpeg Hi Ben. So back about a million years ago when I was fooling around with modding cars, one of the cool effects we learned for titanium exhaust tips was --- they turned blue with heat. Probably not the way I'd go on the two samples you ...
by Bensbites
Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:28 pm
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Titanium!! Input wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: Titanium!! Input wanted

XexoX wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 7:16 pm
Bensbites wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:23 pm I figured out an improvement in my metal spacer handles. Meaning I can charge less…

These two were my test cases and are available.

What color should I anodize the titanium spacers?
Those are lovely. I especially like the one on the right.
Thank you!
by Bensbites
Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Folding Chefs/Cooking Knife Recommendation
Replies: 8
Views: 3492

Re: Folding Chefs/Cooking Knife Recommendation

Is there much of a market for a larger foldable kitchen knife. As someone who is just getting into making folders, I assumed the pivot area would just be too hard to clean to be practical? I would love to try a 6-8 in folder. I have seen some online.
by Bensbites
Mon Jan 27, 2025 6:23 pm
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Titanium!! Input wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Titanium!! Input wanted

I figured out an improvement in my metal spacer handles. Meaning I can charge less…

These two were my test cases and are available.

What color should I anodize the titanium spacers?
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by Bensbites
Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little kitchen project: magnetic knife hangers
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

Re: A little kitchen project: magnetic knife hangers

Very nice! For single blade holders, I only use 1 or two n50 1/2 x 1/8th neodymium magnets. If drill or router to 1/16th in or about 1.5 mm from the face of the wood, the hold is perfect. Keep up the good work!!! Nice tips, thanks! I was using the 8mm size as I had some on hand already, but then ne...
by Bensbites
Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little kitchen project: magnetic knife hangers
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

Re: A little kitchen project: magnetic knife hangers

Very nice! For single blade holders, I only use 1 or two n50 1/2 x 1/8th neodymium magnets. If drill or router to 1/16th in or about 1.5 mm from the face of the wood, the hold is perfect. Keep up the good work!!!
by Bensbites
Wed Jan 22, 2025 7:50 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Monosteel and san-mai laser guidance
Replies: 16
Views: 4132

Re: Monosteel and san-mai laser guidance

If I am understanding you, you want some a knife that’s laser thin, but also some complexity to the grind to improve food release and the overall experience? If I am understanding, you don’t want a shibata. Right? I haven’t been keeping up with current brands. Just making handles and other kitchen ...
by Bensbites
Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Monosteel and san-mai laser guidance
Replies: 16
Views: 4132

Re: Monosteel and san-mai laser guidance

If I am understanding you, you want some a knife that’s laser thin, but also some complexity to the grind to improve food release and the overall experience? If I am understanding, you don’t want a shibata. Right? I haven’t been keeping up with current brands. Just making handles and other kitchen r...
by Bensbites
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sure has been quiet around here, is everyone alright?
Replies: 34
Views: 4777

Re: Sure has been quiet around here, is everyone alright?

I check for activity a couple times a week. But yeah…
by Bensbites
Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to dry CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard?
Replies: 8
Views: 1306

Re: How to dry CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard?

Is the knife carbon steel ? I have had these style felt guards (across brands) trap moisture and pit knives. When I knife comes into my shop I always wrap it in VCI paper before placing it back in the knife guard. I would find something firm and thin like a butter knife, or anything … use that to ge...
by Bensbites
Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: HANDMADE BUTCHER
Replies: 3
Views: 3543

Re: HANDMADE BUTCHER

Very cool !
by Bensbites
Mon Oct 28, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Bensbites
Topic: Feedback on new handle shape?
Replies: 4
Views: 3308

Re: Feedback on new handle shape?

I'm intriqued, different handle shapes always interest me, but I don't think I could form an opinion without having one in hand to actually feel it. I've only handled octagon handles so far, though they have each had different dimensions. I've never tried an oval handle, but this is like something ...