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by FisherMAn1298
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Sharpening HAP40
Replies: 28
Views: 2301

Re: Sharpening HAP40

I also have the 1k Sam, I like to stay with the same kind of stone through the lower grit progressions.
by FisherMAn1298
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Sharpening HAP40
Replies: 28
Views: 2301

Re: Sharpening HAP40

I have the Morihei 9k with natural stone powder added and I love it!! Gives a great polish as well as an added bite to your edge. You will love it! The 4k isn't bad either.
by FisherMAn1298
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Sharpening HAP40
Replies: 28
Views: 2301

Re: Sharpening HAP40

I sharpen my HAP40 blades on either Naniwa diamond stones or SG, Nubatama and Morihei Hishiboshi 9k, which has natural stone powder added to it, giving you an extra toothy bite along with a great polish. This is some very interesting reading but I generally just fall in line behind taz575, even buyi...
by FisherMAn1298
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Improving this cleaver.
Replies: 84
Views: 7885

Re: Improving this cleaver.

I have engraved over etched period. Engraving gives it that olde days feel and look. I hate the lacquer, bolster and handle, I'm always willing to pay more for better quality steel. Also, I never saw an Artifex cleaver, she looks gorgeous. Wish I could buy one now. I'll be looking for this knife whe...
by FisherMAn1298
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little TLC for a Cheapie 8 inch beater
Replies: 19
Views: 1425

Re: A little TLC for a Cheapie 8 inch beater

Happy to amuse you! You want some real entertainment wait until you cut with a Kurosaki HAP40 Bunka!
by FisherMAn1298
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A little TLC for a Cheapie 8 inch beater
Replies: 19
Views: 1425

Re: A little TLC for a Cheapie 8 inch beater

I was going to suggest that the best plan was to chuck it in the bucket, buy a Chopper King and call it a day!! I had bought the White #2 small slicer https://www.chefknivestogo.com/chkiw2smsl.html and had yet to use it when i began a nice steak tip salad and decided to give her a twirl. She had gre...
by FisherMAn1298
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any interest in this?
Replies: 8
Views: 677

Re: Any interest in this?

Not bad, I prefer my petty at 150mm but I like the looks of her so I'll throw in. I need another knife right about now. I'm going yo stain that handle with urushi lacquer
by FisherMAn1298
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best way of storing knives long term.
Replies: 36
Views: 1654

Re: Best way of storing knives long term.

Is seems that vacuum sealing will protect them perfectly after wrapping them so they don't cut the plastic. without any air no erosion of any kind will occur and can stay that way a very long time. Sounds like you have a total new life adventure coming up and I wish you and your family all the best!
by FisherMAn1298
Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Birthday Thread
Replies: 39
Views: 2696

Re: The Birthday Thread

Happy Birthday TAZ575 from all of us fellow Rabbit Hole dwellers! Have some fun and buy yourself something shiny and above RHC. 63!
by FisherMAn1298
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Edge trailing vs Edge leading
Replies: 11
Views: 1807

Re: Edge trailing vs Edge leading

I'd like to add my own welcome to our new member Stapelfeld. Everything is about personal preference within the technical boundaries of what you're trying to accomplish. Some use edge leading strokes, some trailing. Different angles for some, 19,12,15 and higher for some stainless steels. Once you g...
by FisherMAn1298
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Strops & Compounds advice
Replies: 28
Views: 3110

Re: Strops & Compounds advice

...I have a blue #2 240mm gyuto that I stropped on 3 occasions during a 9 month period of use as a home cook... That above is my biggest obstacle in learning freehand sharpening....unless I go cut a concrete curb there's just not enough knives for me to sharpen because my knives don't require much ...
by FisherMAn1298
Wed Jul 26, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Takamura Chromax 150mm Petty - Why don't these exist?
Replies: 8
Views: 811

Re: Takamura Chromax 150mm Petty - Why don't these exist?

Almost all of the cladding is going to be a soft stainless and scratch easily. Chromax is basically A2 tool steel, and it's readily available, so it wouldn't be too difficult to have a custom maker make something up for you in a mono steel blade! I love the blondish brown handles he used to put on ...
by FisherMAn1298
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show us your new knife!
Replies: 4109
Views: 762203

Re: Show us your new knife!

I love the looks of that paring knife Taz, well done!!!
by FisherMAn1298
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New guitar
Replies: 24
Views: 1577

Re: New guitar

Jeff B wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:40 pm I wish that kind of reasoning worked for me....Oh well, time for bed. :(


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I you must be exiled that's one fine truck to do it in, lots of room and I love the color!
by FisherMAn1298
Tue Jul 11, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kurosaki VG-XEOS??
Replies: 17
Views: 2591

Re: Kurosaki VG-XEOS??

I'm also waiting for someone to speak up. Is this a knock off of vg-10 because I don't like vg-10.
by FisherMAn1298
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: What’s the best Bunka for me?
Replies: 6
Views: 1056

Re: What’s the best Bunka for me?

I love SRK8 steel, bought the bunka the first day Mark initially posted this blacksmith and use it weekly. She holds an edge for a long time and cuts fantastic. This knife made Bunkas my favorite style of blade. Can't go wrong with this purchase!! You can do many different types of cutting styles, v...
by FisherMAn1298
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Konosuke Updates
Replies: 2486
Views: 590076

Re: Konosuke Updates

taz575 wrote: Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:59 pm They haven't arrived yet....lol
Surest pediment to a successful sale!! I'd like one of those Hinoki boards. Is there a date for delivery? I know these aren't set in stone.
by FisherMAn1298
Tue May 23, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: New knife to keep things exciting...a nikiri?
Replies: 17
Views: 1419

Re: New knife to keep things exciting...a nikiri?

After going thru about a bunch of nakiris, i recommend the Kohetsu SLD above for sure, but if you want more exciting i would recommend a Kiri cleaver. It has a tip (you aren't going to dice an onion that well with a nakiri due to no tip), a curve in front so you can do some rocking, and it can scoo...
by FisherMAn1298
Mon May 15, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It will grill!
Replies: 20
Views: 997

Re: It will grill!

What cut? I've been cooking alot of T-bpnes lately but delmonico is my favorite . I'm in the mood for a nice marinated rack or baby backs! Some Butcher Block red rib sauce, put them in the container for 4 days, flip every 12 hrs. and cook them the night of the 4th day or the afternoon. Meat falls o...
by FisherMAn1298
Sat May 13, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It will grill!
Replies: 20
Views: 997

Re: It will grill!

What cut? I've been cooking alot of T-bpnes lately but delmonico is my favorite. I'm in the mood for a nice marinated rack or baby backs! Some Butcher Block red rib sauce, put them in the container for 4 days, flip every 12 hrs. and cook them the night of the 4th day or the afternoon. Meat falls off...