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07-03-2012, 02:20 PM
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#51 | | My bookmarks are Reddit and REVscene, in that order
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Locally, you also have cookworks and gourmet warehouse.
I'm very much enjoying my 5" global santoku, total workhorse, stays sharp, takes an edge and the 1 piece construction helps with keeping it absolutely clean.
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07-07-2012, 03:16 PM
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#53 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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my newest tool  i love it. Sitting on my new wood cutting board as well  | |
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09-08-2012, 02:18 PM
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#54 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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just got a big brother for my other knife  | |
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09-09-2012, 10:02 PM
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You're a leftie? LEFTIES UNITE!!!
I was actually forced to convert to use my right hand at work. Took about 2 months of working at it everyday to be able to use my right hand effectively. Now, I can't use my left hand to use a knife to cut sushi & sashimi anymore.
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09-09-2012, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Culverin  Locally, you also have cookworks and gourmet warehouse.
I'm very much enjoying my 5" global santoku, total workhorse, stays sharp, takes an edge and the 1 piece construction helps with keeping it absolutely clean. | I personally hate Global knives, and that goes for any stainless type knife. Too soft, does not hold an edge worth shit compared to my high end knives.  I think they're great for home use, but I would never use them professionally.
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09-15-2012, 01:25 AM
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#57 | | ...in the world.
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So I'm starting a bit of a project and I'm looking at buying a decent chef's knife. Great info in this thread.
Looking for something between $50-100 if possible. Under $200 if not. All-purpose knife, preferably something I can purchase locally so I can hold it first but I'm not opposed to ordering online.
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09-16-2012, 10:51 AM
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#58 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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if your just starting out i would suggest going to house of knives and testing them out. See which style tickles your fancy so to speak.
edit: just don't let them sharpen your knives after. Seen someone lose their edge after a day. Not sure if anyone in van does it but try and find someone that sharpens by hand.
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09-16-2012, 11:01 AM
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#59 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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I have a 8" shun premier chef knife. Great for at home use. Bought it on sale for $119+ tax at HoK.
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09-18-2012, 10:04 AM
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#60 | | ...in the world.
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Linenchest.com is having a 50% off one item deal. Shun classic 8" or 7" santoku= $90. They also carry Henckel, Gordon Ramsay knives, etc.
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09-18-2012, 10:28 AM
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#61 | | misfortune cookie (V)
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^ hmm.. I don't see the deal
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09-18-2012, 03:48 PM
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#62 | | ...in the world.
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It's on RFD. On my phone. Can't find it ATM.
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09-20-2012, 10:12 AM
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That's the coupon. 50% any one item. Shun 8" classic or 7" santoku for $90.
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09-20-2012, 05:03 PM
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#64 | | SFICC-03*
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i had a chefs knife, then bought a santoku, and now leaning back towards a chefs knife.
feels more substantial and sometimes you need that.
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10-02-2012, 03:47 PM
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Just got here:  Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-03-2012, 12:11 PM
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#66 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Ronin Just got here:
]http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/ZgLb.jpg
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10-03-2012, 12:13 PM
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#67 | | ...in the world.
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Yes.
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10-03-2012, 01:03 PM
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#68 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Ronin Yes. | Weird the packaging of mine is different, could be old stock. Looks kind of ghetto. Knife looks good though.
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10-03-2012, 01:28 PM
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#69 | | ...in the world.
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Meh, just packaging. Ch28 said he got a guard with his, dammit.
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10-03-2012, 01:51 PM
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#70 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Ronin Meh, just packaging. Ch28 said he got a guard with his, dammit. | I meant the packaging on mine btw. Mine was a flip top box and it came with a cardboard knife guard haha. Kind of curious about the inconsistencies.
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10-04-2012, 12:48 AM
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#71 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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My knife set when I used to work in kitchens.. Can not stress how much I love the weight/feel to the knife..
(Sadly they are in pretty bad shape, someone in my family dropped both my chef + pairing knife.. leaving a nice chip in both of them..)
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10-04-2012, 01:11 AM
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#72 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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I gave my shun away after someone chipped it when I left it out at work. I think some little fucker that worked for me dropped it on purpose. I spent about 3 hours with a stone to get it usable again and took about 3-4mm off of the whole blade haha. I need to pick up a good hand made knife.
This is what I use for my nice knife. I think I'll take it back to work tomorrow to give it some love. I've just been using it at home lately. Just a stock photo, not mine.  | |
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11-01-2012, 02:58 PM
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#74 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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Get the globals. Although I don't personally like them due to the weighting, the blades on them are great for durability and edge retention.
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11-01-2012, 03:30 PM
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#75 | | Old School RS
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| Wusthof Classic Ikon - 5 Pc. Studio Knife Block Set | eBay
That would be my preference... I have had the 8 piece set for around 5 years now with heavy use (for a home cook) and they have been flawless. I steel them once a week and have them sharpened twice a year, I absolutely love these knives. I bought mine off eBay as well.
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