Posts by The Tourist

I would add that the element of 'practicality' be factored into this debate, as well. For example, if I'm out for a ride that might last a few hours on an afternoon, my best knife might be a "cell phone." For minor repiars...

Oh, I did want to add one further idea in this debate. And that is addressing the concept of "the plausible impossible." If you've spent any time on knife related forums you'll know that any opposing viewpoint adds the idea...

No need to apologize, this is exactly my point! You pick the best tool for the job. Our kitchen is filled with Japanese kitchen knives, some are in for sharpening, some are test "mules" and some are my wife's. However,...

In discussing knives in several forums, the idea of damage from abuse is often discussed. For example, when "uber steels" are mentioned, most often someone will opine that such alloys chip 'in the field.' Usually this ideal...

Chris, this is where most of us can really use your help. You have access to numerous knives and products as a matter of course. In the states we can only patronize importers who "pre-select" the items they wish to sell. ...

And just about everything has been replaced--and upgraded, in fact. I'm not a computer guy, by nature. I always admit that the bike I ride has a motor first designed in 1936. Even my method of sharpening is +800 years old. I'm not a...

So have most of my clients. In fact, this market has changed so much that I am now solely an ipso facto japanese knife distributor. My wife uses nothing else.

I'm finding it's a lot worse than I first thought. For example, when I replaced my computer, I was told that allI had to do was to re-attach the cable and I was good to go. Yikes, I cannot get into Outlook Express, this morning the...

Sorry I have not been around. About two weeks ago my home was struck by lightning. Not only did we fry our computer, but also our A/C, our garage door opener, a large tree, and about six circuit breakers. Don't worry, my sharpening...

I may not be able to speak for many in the food industry, but I might be able to get the ball rolling in discussing attributes in the service industry. For example, technically, I am a "Wisconsin reseller." First off, I...