Posts by The Tourist

Many times when I counsel a potential client on a new knife, we discuss things like utilization, brand name, size and shape. That's pretty standard. But dozens of times I get a call later from a client, like, "Chico, I was...

I've used some pretty volatile stuff to clean automotive parts, but I don't like to bring such things into the house. Is there some method you use to rinse "the cleaner from the cleaner." In other words, does every vestige...

I'm going to interpret the pronoun "you" as not being the editorial 'you,' but meaning 'me' as the individual. In this regard, I'm a barbarian. I admit I have no class or decorum in this area of culinary pursuits. I often...

Ya' know, it's beginning to sound more like you're looking for a "system" of implements that enhance your level of cooking. I'm wondering if we're even discussing the same knife. Maybe it's "knives"? I do know...

I don't drink, I'm SDA. But I am wondering if you argue just to argue. Look, this is a forum aimed at professionals preparing food. I commented on pathogens, germs and prions in the context of cross-contamination. What's not to...

It sounds like you're defending disease. I don't care for it, myself. Edit: To offer a rebuttal let me state that any and/or all of these conditions are not only out in the real world, but in every kitchen, as well. Most people don't...

Both, actually. That knife is sort of an all-arounder. In the Asian vernacular it's a "wa-gyuto." All that means is "cow knife." Think of it as a Swiss Army Knife for food. But my wife runs her entire kitchen...

Fortunately we now have a global economy. I have several pieces of nagura with the stone cutter's marks on one side from the quarry. And even though it traveled halfway around the world, the price is competitive. In fact, I don't...

Well, I have a bizarre sense of humor, but I am a good craftsman. Say, do you have an old knife, once your favorite but now has slipped to the back of your drawer? If you do, contact me PM. I'll sharpen it for free and the debate can...

Well, I didn't mean that this knife was the be all, end all. I just meant to offer the example as a starting point. That model is of average length, average price, etc. My guess is that you want 'better,' but we have to begin at some...