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by gladius
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you know you're a [CKTG/Knife] addict
Replies: 60
Views: 13195

Re: How do you know you're a [CKTG/Knife] addict

When you've watched ALL of https://www.youtube.com/user/CGuarin1987/videos,Charlemagne Guarin's videos more than once And, you've subscribed to his YouTube channel with the hope that some day, maybe, he'll produce another one :) Wow. That Kurosaki video, in particular, is mesmerizing. --- Yes indee...
by gladius
Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240
Replies: 68
Views: 23320

Re: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240

what would I be giving up getting this least expensive Konosuke?
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Nothing!...quality materials: handle, steel, forging, grind, profile, etc...it is all there. Buy with confidence, it's a great buy.
by gladius
Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240
Replies: 68
Views: 23320

Re: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240

The stouter steel on the Chromax is appealing, as is the superior edge retention. (I assume the Chromax edge at HRC65 will last longer than an R2 edge at HRC 62 or so.)
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I would not say the Chromax is stouter nor have superior edge retention...in fact the opposite is true.
by gladius
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240
Replies: 68
Views: 23320

Re: Makoto R2 210 vs 240 vs Konosuke GS+ 240

For a non-production environment, Takamura Chromax is an excellent choice. For forty bucks more the Migaki R2 is a step above. If you need a 240mm then the GS+ Togatta is a great purchase.
by gladius
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Different Strokes
Replies: 10
Views: 5123

Re: Different Strokes

I tried to find the video I did using short strokes using half the stone length using all parts of the stone but it is lost but the post lives on the old forum...

https://www.chefknivestogoforum.com/vie ... 6k#p149726
by gladius
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Looking for our next favorite knife
Replies: 35
Views: 13853

Re: Looking for our next favorite knife

Forget the steel...at this point and get the knife that is most appealing to you.
by gladius
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Sharpening Advice
Topic: Different Strokes
Replies: 10
Views: 5123

Re: Different Strokes

This has been my technique for many years. It makes for more consistent strokes.
by gladius
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:06 am
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Looking for our next favorite knife
Replies: 35
Views: 13853

Re: Looking for our next favorite knife

Stainless-clad AS is not difficult to maintain at all: I have many clad blades and have had no rust issues whatsoever - use common sense. Generations before us and world-wide people have used and maintained carbon knives without worry and these stainless-clad blades make it easier. Of the AS knives ...
by gladius
Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:13 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Looking for our next favorite knife
Replies: 35
Views: 13853

Re: Looking for our next favorite knife

I have several Kurosaki knives including the stainless Shizuku and they are all great cutters, the Fujin should be similar with a very interesting pattern.

The R2 Hammered is in stock and another stainless option in R2 which I like better than VG10.

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/kur2hadagy21.html
by gladius
Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Looking for our next favorite knife
Replies: 35
Views: 13853

Re: Looking for our next favorite knife

Wow, thank you all for the quick replies! We are really digging the Kurosaki and the Konosuke. The Misono that was mentioned featured a western handle, I’ll have to do some digging on a wa handle. As for sharpening, I currently use DMT plates, up to about 1200. I always get razor sharp edges with i...
by gladius
Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Looking for our next favorite knife
Replies: 35
Views: 13853

Re: Looking for our next favorite knife

Another good stainless knife to consider (on sale too) :

Misono UX10 Gyuto 210mm

https://www.chefknivestogo.com/mi.html

by gladius
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: Knife Recommendations
Topic: Vegetarian seeking knife for heavy work
Replies: 9
Views: 4055

Re: Vegetarian seeking knife for heavy work

Honestly, if you like your nakiri and want to expand / grow in tbe cleaver life, you could go cck large cleaver. I have small stainless and it blazes through the dense veggies you are referring to. i would expect the gihie to wedge some in cabbage but i havent used it on that ingredient that i can ...
by gladius
Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: New Arrivals
Topic: Butter Spreader
Replies: 9
Views: 8494

Re: Butter Spreader

Here is what I use: sharp, thin and flexible...

https://www.macknife.com/collections/pa ... nife-mk-40

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by gladius
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone buying anything on primeday?
Replies: 47
Views: 8499

Re: Anyone buying anything on primeday?

pd7077 wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:25 pm So when is CKTG Prime day?!?
Everyday! :!: :!:
by gladius
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seasoning cast iron and pan discussion
Replies: 51
Views: 12857

Re: Seasoning cast iron and pan discussion

Jeff B wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:02 pm ---
I thought the salt was to clean the surface and then adding scallions was to remove any metallic taste. I know I saw this on the internet and the internet is always right! :D
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That too! It scrubs, has antibacterial and preserving properties as well and absorbs moisture preventing rust.
by gladius
Sat Jul 13, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seasoning cast iron and pan discussion
Replies: 51
Views: 12857

Re: Seasoning cast iron and pan discussion

MrIceFungus wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:11 pm What purpose does the salt serve? I just haven't heard of this method before and I would love to try it.
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Seasoning serves two purposes: imparting flavor and a non-stick surface. Many old Asian recipes call for salt, pork fat, scallions and ginger to season woks.
by gladius
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Sold Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Munetoshi butcher
Replies: 4
Views: 1046

Re: WTB: Munetoshi butcher

by gladius
Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buy saya EU
Replies: 5
Views: 1064

Re: Buy saya EU

by gladius
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:36 am
Forum: What's Cookin' ?
Topic: Hard boiled egg problem
Replies: 38
Views: 15851

Re: Hard boiled egg problem

Altadan wrote: Thu Jul 04, 2019 12:25 am Nobody mentioned Pepin's pin-prick trick 🙄
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Isn’t it Julia’s trick?