Knife porn thread

Maybe before? I think horribly disfiguring yourself would probably make it a memorable birthday.

Definitely after. You want your knives really sharp for the drinking.

Ah yes, I hadn't thought of that.

Thinking if I’m doing ten, twenty pairs every six months, for consistency/efficiency is it worth investing in a motorised whetstone, a bench vice support arm (someone linked to a few posts back), or just whetstones/vice would be suitable? I’d use the tool for my knives and chisels/planes too.

Beyond YouTube, wondering if there’s any recommendations, do’s/don’ts, good brands, poor quality brands to avoid?

Shibazi cleaver arrived in surprisingly quick time from China (sub 10 days)
30 minutes removing devil stickers and oiling handle.

400g, 225mm long, 95mm high.

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Is that an arrow to the pointy end?

I think it’s pointing out the non stick surface treatment.

Unless they get damaged sharpening once you know how to do it should take a few minutes at the most each time.
Cutting edges I use a lot need sharpening frequently, sometimes more than once a week, and it takes next to no time to grab the right stone or steel and restore the edge. I’ve never bought or even used a mechanical gadget.
Even badly chipped edges can be resharpened in a few minutes. It’s a skill worth learning if your trade depends on cutting things.

Cool, thank you, reassuring to know - I was most concerned with maintaining the cutting surface angle, worried after that a small inconsistency would get worse every time - I’ll kick off with stones and a fine steel and see how I get on.

Thats lovely.

That’s lovely. What was the damage?

£25.55. Normally more than I’d pay for AliExpress, but quality/fit and finish is excellent.

Sandwiched steel, higher hardness core, softer external cladding, and a non stick finish, which is probably pointless, but doesn’t look too bad.
Handle feels solid, 400g is weighty but manageable.

Want to pick up one of the 235mm 105mm cleavers just for fine, 700g or so for those.

Higonokami ;

I'm getting married next year and I was thinking a nice gift for groomsmen would be a nice simple gentleman's knife with their initials on...

I don't want to break the bank on anything too wildly expensive (the Böker Wasabi would be absolutely perfect otherwise) and I was thinking a higonokami would be a nice choice.

Has anyone any other nice recommendations or any opinions as to whether the steel or brass handled versions would be the nicer choice?

Custom Opinel?

Knife ruiner?

https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-wet-sharpener/p/021111303380400

That was my first thought as soon as I saw the picture.

The Japanese Knife Co in Soho run a good beginners’ sharpening class. It’s taught by one of the guys from their sharpening service. He’s pretty thorough and I learned a few good practice improvements.

I did Opinel:

They do look very well! Certainly in consideration!

If you look on the link I posted earlier discussing the different types of holder, it maybe better to ask there as they seem to like that kit.

Isn't that a grinder and hone, so you would need to know what you are doing.

Depending on the groomsmen they may prefer something a bit less knifey. I know some of my mates would be a bit bemused if I gave them a knife as a gift. Maybe something like this (although obviously you have a better idea of what they'd like)

what's wrong with a gram of primo blow and a pack of benny hedgehogs each?

time's sure have changed.

Higonokami

Is there a particular reason you want one of them in particular?

I've never used one, but they don't look very useful, although a blunt one would make a lovely desk letter opener... which would actually make a nice groomsmen gift now I think about it.

Also I can't recall every reading a follow-up Internet post a year or two down the line praising them.

I reckon a engraved No. 8 in a nice box with a note would be a better shout.