Posts by DuckFat

Quote: Originally Posted by Just Jim  I had an owner watch me and say "I thought you weren't supposed to cut towards yourself?" I said " No, YOU aren't supposed to cut towards yourself. I know hat I'm...

Looks like an awesome machine and made in the USA! Do have the auto or semi?   Dave

Quote: Originally Posted by kokopuffs    As to my Salvatore Espresso machine (considered the Harley Davidson of home units)     Hey I thought that was the Speedster!...

I saw the WA suj that Koki has but with the sale price on the CN I'm not sure even a WA fan like myself could justify the price difference. That's one of the best deals I've seen recently. I've yet to see any real edge issue on a CN....

Quote: Originally Posted by boar_d_laze  Grinders: The Cuisinart burr grinder grinds too unevenly (too much of a mix of small and large grinds) to be good for a brewing method like French Press or vac-pot. ...

The 270mm CN suji is currently on sale for $139 so at that price it's a steal. If I didn't already have a suj in my kit I'd snap that one up while it's in stock.   Dave

You can take your kit but it must be in checked luggage. If your traveling with an extensive kit it's a wise idea to have the TSA pre-inspect your bag and let them know you have knives. They mark your bag and then you can lock it. This...

Costco sold those for years for $25. I wish I would have stocked up!   Dave

I've purchased from both Koki at Japanese Chef Knives as well as Korin. I can't say I've ever experienced any thing but great service from either of them. I'd certainly rate Korin as one of the two best on...

Ahh the blade grinders are the pits. Nothing but road gravel. Sadly quality grinders are not cheap. Perhaps the best deals is the Cuisinart burr grinder which runs around...