Kitchen samurai.... Please fall-in.

[KopiOkaya]

would the largest block at $16 tempt you?

Nope.

I have enough whetstones at home to fill my dry cabinet (I'm not joking) .

By the way, I am only interested in Japanese whetstones.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

being an el-cheapo myself, i am quite tempted... :sweatsm:

 

[KopiOkaya]

being an el-cheapo myself, i am quite tempted... :sweatsm:

Unfortunately for me, some Japanese whetstones can cost as much as, or higher, than a trinity lens.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

Unfortunately for me, some Japanese whetstones cost as much as a trinity lens.

i buy that & my head will be on the chopping block!! :hung:

 

[KopiOkaya]

i buy that & my head will be on the chopping block!! :hung:

Next time when you kenna Big Sweep, fly to Japan and shop for all the exquisite whetstones there.

 

[KopiOkaya]

Alamak.... Type error (amended).

It should be "some Japanese whetstones can cost as much as, or higher, than a trinity lens", not "some of my Japanese whetstones can cost as much as, or higher, than a trinity lens".

The most expensive whetstone I have probably costs as much as a brand new 50mm f1.4 prime (about 28,000 yen).

 

[KopiOkaya]

Interested to know how a US$3,800 whetstone looks like? Check out this Ebay auction.

 

[raptor1988]

*whistles* :sweat: very beautiful indeed..

 

[KopiOkaya]

Interesting read on the types and grades of Japanese natural whetstones here.

 

[swishbrade]

Finally had a chance to take a picture of my new Kai Shun Santoku!

 

[KopiOkaya]

Finally had a chance to take a picture of my new Kai Shun Santoku!

A beauty indeed! :thumbsup:

 

[sORe-EyEz]

anyone ever complain or fuss about sucky steak knives (that doesn't cut it, literally) when eating out? :sweat:

i can i bring my own?

 

[KopiOkaya]

anyone ever complain or fuss about sucky steak knives (that doesn't cut it, literally) when eating out? :sweat:

Yes, I do that all the time (complaining, I meant) especially when dining at Han's with my family.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

Yes, I do that all the time (complaining, I meant) especially when dining at Han's with my family.

i tot u really bring ur own...

keke, let's not go out of the kitchen (& OT anymore)...

sorry, sorry... :embrass:

 

[KopiOkaya]

i tot u really bring ur own...

No lah. Very 'malu' if I do that.

 

[sORe-EyEz]

would there be an organised shoot for shooting those blades? ;p

 

[KopiOkaya]

would there be an organised shoot for shooting those blades? ;p

We better talk and discuss more about knives before they deregister me again.

 

[swishbrade]

http://hocho.o-1.jp/s_stock_tane.asp

Hi KopiOkaya, have you heard of these Tanegashima knives before? They seem to be quite highly rated and the prices are quite reasonable too.

May I know when are single edged knives preferred over knives with a 50-50 edge?

Also, this may sound like a real silly question but how is a deba different from a santoku? They look pretty much the same to me.

 

[KopiOkaya]

Hi KopiOkaya, have you heard of these Tanegashima knives before? They seem to be quite highly rated and the prices are quite reasonable too.

Yes, I have.

May I know when are single edged knives preferred over knives with a 50-50 edge?

Such knives have a lower blade angle (15 degree or less). Thus, they are much sharper. However, do take note that single bevel knives come in both for left and right handers.

how is a deba different from a santoku? They look pretty much the same to me.

Simple.... Deba is for fish. It has a thicker blade and is heavier. I will show you the differences on Monday when we meet at Razorsharp.

 

[swishbrade]

Yes, I have.



Such knives have a lower blade angle (15 degree or less). Thus, they are much sharper. However, do take note that single bevel knives come in both for left and right handers.



Simple.... Deba is for fish. It has a thicker blade and is heavier. I will show you the differences on Monday when we meet at Razorsharp.

Thanks