Posts by OnePiece

I've always used a large amount of potatoes, but to my recollection they were always Idaho potatoes.  Well I became interested in the other 2 main types of potatoes (Red and Yellow). I wanted to see what this place...

I had the Norton, but it was left with a relative during the move (long story), so I no longer have it.   I still have mixed feelings on whether I like the feeling of the softer Tojiro stone, but I think it was mostly surprise...

I recieved my Tojiro 1000 - 3000 Combo stone today.     Sadly there is a small chip on the red colored side towards the end.   It doesn't affect my sharpening, but still a little disheartening.   I had a...

So I guess I have decided on the Zen from CutleryAndMore.   My apologies for being so indecisive on this.  

Quote: Onepiece, can you post a link to the knife your wanting (zen?).   The more I am reading the more I am curious what it is etc.   Also based on other discussions and my own...

Quote: Originally Posted by wunderbier    This is not them?       Sounds right to me! Good luck and enjoy at any rate!   I looked at it and saw...

Indeed.  $10 isn't the deciding factor.   I prefer the look (and it looks more comfortable) of the Zen over the DP.   Since it seems they are both the same metal, if not very similar, I think I will go with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by wunderbier  Why not just send Mark from Chef Knives To Go and email with your question regarding Tojiro Zen/DP?   One reason is that ChefKnivesToGo doesn't sell the Tojiro Zen...

I have a hard time believing these are better than Shun.   

I wanted to add that I am now strongly considering the Zen over the DP. I was reading descriptions and the makeup of VG-10 Alloy, and it seems the difference between the two knives is very minimal. The DP is supposedly, "Tojiro DP...