Posts by DuckFat

Thanks for the tip on the Smoke shop! I've never been there and I'll give it a try. Momofuku is now in Toronto and very close to where you will be. I haven't been there but it should be in your price range. I've got some links saved...

The financial district is pretty close so Bymark (or North 44 if you don't mind the drive or cab ride) would be towards the top of my list but a budget and cuisine preference would really help narrow down the list. Toronto has a lot of...

An ice cold beer at the end of a long hot shift. Unexpected tips for the staff. My all time favorite, notes in my knife roll from my wife.   Dave

I voted J-knife but if there would have been a third option for "Both" in your poll I would have picked that.  I like both and I'd add cleavers in their own category.    Dave

Favorite for what? Traditonal J-knife or western? When you buy knives you don't have to make a commitment to using only one style. A 10" wide heavy Wustie is a lot more cost effective and works just as well as a lot of Debas. Maybe...

I think the first time I've had to pull the baskets was when frying dense fish like Grouper and Snapper. That was a long time ago and 60+ pound fish were the norm. Even when butterflied it was so heavy it would want to sink...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wubu  Cktg carries a few Sakai Yusuke now too btw...   They do not carry the SS version and no upgraded handle option but if you want carbon that's a very good option and a...

WOW those cost that much?  I recently posted a link on another thread that had detail photos. No matter what those cost it's going to take a lot of work (or a lot of $$) to turn them into decent knives. Now if you...

 It's not the science your having difficulty with as much as procedure and ratio. I'd suggest grabbing a copy of Ruhlmans book on ratios for future reference. The quality of the pork grind you are using is going to determine...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nicko  Lastly, don't let people beat you down. I got so sick of people being negative towards my intention to go train in Europe. Make it your goal and make it happen. Just make sure you are...