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Quote: Originally Posted by LennyD  I wasn't sure which post to quote, but figure were all following along anyhow etc.   When viewing your pictures I saw the same things as stated previous, but...
I probably need to get better pictures, because I was torquing my hand to get that second picture. The first one is most accurate, but you can't see much! The knife, when held, is definitely NOT perpendicular to my hand. The knife is...
The FKH is full carbon. No can do in my kitchen, definitely need stainless on the outside! The Stainless version doesn't have the 170mm Santoku :(
Alright, had some trouble getting a picture with one hand while the other held the knife, this is the best I could do!   This is my standard pinch grip.       And, not sure if you can tell anything...
The Victorinox Santoku is too big. :/ Just looked it up, it comes in 7". Any recommendations for something in that prince range that is 6"-6.5"?
I will get a picture tomorrow at work.   I noticed that with my little 5.5" utility, I am using a soft pinch despite it not being all that sharp at the moment. So it certainly isn't a lack of sharpness that is causing me to...
After working with my Tojiro exclusively today, paying close attention, I have a few observations.   First, it seems I didn't sharpen it evenly. Some spots are sharper than others. I knew I didn't do a perfect job, but I...
BDL, what would you recommend for use as a utility knife for me? The Glestains sound great for the non-stick qualities, which will save me tons of time. But I am not sure if it is worth that much money considering I won't be in Garde...
BDL,   Based on the fact I get really painful blisters on my finger when I use my Tojiro for any length of time, I am pretty sure I am gripping it too tight. My knives are in my locker, so I won't be playing with them for a...
Thanks!   One last thing... any opinions about the 'initial western sharpening' from Korin? It looks like it is free for new knives. Do they do a good job, or will they mess up my new knife?
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