Posts by Timtro

Hi All,   I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these. They seem to be VG-10, 10 degree 50:50. Not a bad deal assuming the quality is there.   They appear to be Ice Bear knives, but I can't find much out...

Thanks BDL,   Not confusing at all. Usually I strop with leather on a wooden back. On one side, I tend to charge with green honing compound. So, does this actually round the shoulder creating a convex edge? I always thought I...

Thanks BDL, that's very interesting. I think I'll try to put a convex edge on some of my cheaper knives to get the hang of it. So simply stropping on leather can give you a convex grind? Do I need to roll my wrist at all to try to...

Thanks :)   Sorry, to be clear, by open, I just mean how to go about the first sharpening. I know I've heard people talk about reprofiling the MACs to a double bevel, and so to sharpen the first few times at one angle, and...

Hi all,   I recently bought a few MAC knives. Now, sharpening will be an issue. I've never sharpened Japanese knives before. I've read plenty of tutorials and watched videos (although if you'd like to recommend your favorites,...

Well,   I took back all of my Sanelli's because the block came cracked. In the mean time, I went to a restaurant supply with reasonable prices and bought a full set of knives from the Henckels Twin Masters and Kolor ID, and...

Thank you so much! I'm sorry for the late reply. I actually am really interested in the Tojiro lines, but they are a bit more expensive here than there, but are still competitively priced. Its just because good knives in general are...

I know I've seen BDL say that it was, but I'm trying to find a second source for this. Googling isn't turning up much. Any links any of you have would be greatly appreciated.   I'm having a 'conversation' with the knife guy at...

I'm back on track. BDL, I saw your posting today to someone asking if they should settle for a Miyabi or Shun, and it struck me that you held them in the same class and simply replied 'no'. I'm going back to MAC.   I did want...

t Hi BDL, I just took a trip to a local supply place and they have the standard stuff, but incredibly (for around here) they carry MAC (the reason I went) and Miyabi. The fella there (a retired chef) did a good job convincing me to...