Posts by Diamond G Knive

All good information, Thank you!   This is still a start up as Im just rebuildng my shop (had gravel dumped for the pad yesterday,) Then move my containers, then trusses and roof, then power. THEN I can start setting up...

Thanks BDL, in your opinion what is the optimum RV for 52100. I would think with cryo it should not be to difficult to achive 60RC and still have a non chippy edge. Sharpening on the other hand my be a bit tougher, but no more of a...

Thank you for your input Franz.   Another question I would like to pose.   As an example, I have just purchased an Older Sabitier (mid 1930's I belive) It has wooden scales that have cracked and will be replaced....

Was looking into this maker who seems to have a fair price on 52100 blades. Also offers various stailess steels also.   Just curious if anyone had tried them??   Thanks and God Bless Mike

Hello Not sure this will intrest most of you as you own higher end knives, but I want to pose a question for your input and opinion.   I am currently building a website for my knifemaking and sharpening business, and have...

Thanks Foodpump. I appreciate the input. After doing some research and pricing Maple, I can see why the price is so high on them!   God Bless, Mike

This may not be a viable way to get better knives for a reasonable price, but for a while I use to buy older chefs knives on ebay, then recondition them and resell to the customers of my sharpening business.   For me I...

From a $35 Kitchen Aide to a $3500 Kramer and up.   To me it is 1.) A tool that must perform its task well. 2.) It should maintain a good edge 3.) It should last for a decent amount of time with proper care.   Past...

I saw Oak mentioned, But I see much more maple or walnut in the endblock cutting boards. Is this traditional, or due to the fact that they hold up better? Im thinking of making some boards up, and have access to a huge amount of red...

Thanks for the input guys! Im still looking at diffrent steels and providers while Im working out some shop wiring issues.   I have been discussing 13C26 with a supplier of mine,it is also a Swedish stainless that is a...