Do one knife first.... if it doesn’t work out, you can rehandle again. Perhaps opt for beeswax and not epoxy to make removal easier.
Personally I find them faddish, but I am biased by a live edge coffee table that I ended up not liking after a year...
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- Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Live edge handles opinion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 576
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Larrin Thomas Book
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1467
Re: Larrin Thomas Book
Ok, just ordered a copy as well.... Labor day wkend reading!
And on fixing the link... it seems like the forum software is filling in the thumbnail behind the scenes and losing the link in the process. Don’t know how to fix that.
And on fixing the link... it seems like the forum software is filling in the thumbnail behind the scenes and losing the link in the process. Don’t know how to fix that.
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Larrin Thomas Book
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1467
Larrin Thomas Book
Just ordered. Already has 37 ratings which is a lot for a niche tittle out for less than 45 days.
Anyone ere have it? Thoughts?
- Sun May 31, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: Kitchenware Deals
- Topic: Carbon Skillets
- Replies: 737
- Views: 144920
Re: Carbon Skillets
I went through the search for the "perfect" wok phase maybe 6 months ago. I never posted about it bec there didn't seem to be a general interest in carbon woks. Now that there is, here goes: I ended up with a Yamada wok. It came down to several considerations: Flat vs round bottom: As alre...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why are we busy?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3915
Re: Why are we busy?
I definitely buy the stuck at home looking for new things to try theory.
We see this effect elsewhere- Despite the phenomenal market crash early on, all the online brokerages are reporting record numbers of new accounts.
We see this effect elsewhere- Despite the phenomenal market crash early on, all the online brokerages are reporting record numbers of new accounts.
- Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PSA: Stolen HVB knives in LA area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6146
Re: PSA: Stolen HVB knives in LA area
I am also not a fan of using USPS for imports. With DHL or UPS, they file for formal entry and the package clears customs in hours. EMS induction into USPS is done without formal entry. I’ve had packages from Japan sit well over 2 wks in customs as a result. I love my Tansu but for the $, I bought i...
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Roo strops and California
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1727
Re: Roo strops and California
My research show e ban was suspended in 07 but came back into effect in 16. In any case, i just never imagined as there isn’t a good rationale for the ban. The greatest threat to the kangaroo population today is competition with other animals raised for food amidst the drought, so reducing roo deman...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Roo strops and California
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1727
Roo strops and California
So I gifted a roo strop to a visiting friend from California and was politely informed that they are banned in California! Some initial research confirms the statement tough I haven’t thoroughly read up on the details. Surprised I haven’t seen any mention here... e.g. there is no mention on cktg’s p...
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 5:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heat Treatment
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5783
Re: Heat Treatment
Several of the western small scale makers use digital furnaces. I would think that is a more consistent recipe but for most Japanese blacksmiths, there will be variation.
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Should you sharpen your new knife out of the box?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2941
Re: Should you sharpen your new knife out of the box?
Practically speaking, I avoid sharpening until I know I won’t be reselling the knife in short order bec something doesn’t feel right. Other than that, if it feels like it needs sharpening, then I sharpen it.
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:48 pm
- Forum: Knife Knowledge, Skills, Technique and Care
- Topic: Pelican Cases and VCI paper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6444
Re: Pelican Cases and VCI paper
VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) a molecular layer on steel that retards oxidation. To draw moisture out would require a desiccant. Some providers like Zorb-it make combination vci and desiccant products. That may be an ideal solution for the Pelican case. I haven’t used Zorb-it personally.
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Favorite steak and how you cook it?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 16848
Re: Favorite steak and how you cook it?
Definitely agree on sous vide and sear at end for leaner cuts (it is the only way to make tenderloin tasty imho). For rib eye, many paths work as it is a well marbled cut.
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:17 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Shapton glass 6k
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3291
Re: Shapton glass 6k
My DGLP lapping plate is marked 50100 (model number) on the back, 270/325 mesh, 54/45 micron. It is certainly larger than the glass stones. It measures approx 250 x 75. I thought Shapton only made 2 plates -- the DGLP and the even more expensive DRLP -- and they are both similarly sized. I splurged ...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: Sharpening Advice
- Topic: Shapton glass 6k
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3291
Re: Shapton glass 6k
I don’t have the 6k, but I do have the 8k. It polishes fast (like half the strokes to get a slight burr coming from 4k as compared to 4k from 2k) but is pretty hard - I don’t flatten it too often as a result. Assuming the 6k is similar, i would find it difficult to cut lines into it with the shapton...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:51 am
- Forum: Sold Classifieds
- Topic: WTS DMT Dia-Flat Lapping Plate 120 micron 10x4
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1939
Re: WTS DMT Dia-Flat Lapping Plate 120 micron 10x4
Sure - I’ve worked on a friend’s set of wusthofs and one small chip on one of my knives - so maybe 6-7 knives - that needed shapton hr 320 and 500. The plate was used for those sessions to flatten the 320/500. This year I picked up a nanohone plate in the same grit range and have switched to that fo...
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:00 pm
- Forum: Sold Classifieds
- Topic: WTS DMT Dia-Flat Lapping Plate 120 micron 10x4
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1939
WTS DMT Dia-Flat Lapping Plate 120 micron 10x4
This is the larger size one in 120 micron / 120 mesh.
About 2 years old. I only use it to flatten courser stones (320 and 500), so it hasn't really been used much as I don't end up using course stones too frequently in the first place.
$100 conus/pp included
About 2 years old. I only use it to flatten courser stones (320 and 500), so it hasn't really been used much as I don't end up using course stones too frequently in the first place.
$100 conus/pp included
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: Knife Knowledge, Skills, Technique and Care
- Topic: Need some Flitz metal polish?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3351
Re: Need some Flitz metal polish?
That’s a benefit if flitz - USDA approved for food prep surfaces.... not a big worry,
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: America’s Test Kitchen
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5640
Re: America’s Test Kitchen
I find ATK’s recs hit or miss but if I recall correctly, they are in Brookline Village near where my dentist used to be and a block away is a great sandwich place Cutty’s - my treat to self after each dental cleaning! No hit or miss at Cutty’s.
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help/Advice for repairing my handle
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5603
Re: Help/Advice for repairing my handle
I would epoxy - including the metal spacer to the wood.
Also if not planning on a removable handle, the tang can be epoxied from the center as well. That will certainly never fall apart again.
Also if not planning on a removable handle, the tang can be epoxied from the center as well. That will certainly never fall apart again.
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you think about these Japanese Pans?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3480
Re: What do you think about these Japanese Pans?
As a wok, I feel this would be the japanese wok competition; https://www.globalkitchenjapan.com/products/yamada-hammered-iron-round-bottom-wok-1-6mm-thickness Common sizes used to be avail on amazon prime, though today, I didn’t see any from gkj. These are true pow wok shape and handle. Soooo much b...