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  • You do appear to have a hard on for me, with repeated ad hominem attacks. It’s nice to know I have my own stalker. You clearly failed to note the inherent self mockery in my post.

    I am not claiming self superiority but will assert that there is a functional real difference between softer western knives and Japanese knives, I own both and use them for different purposes. Using nice things is a nice and brings a sense of joy.

  • To summarise: to cut tomatoes ever so slightly finer one would need a superior knife, a superior aesthetic, a dedicated work surface and an extra sink? I always thought my dislike of raw tomatoes was a curse, but now see it is a blessing. Still, I accept that I am inadequate and must commit Seppuku, but I lack the correct knife. Maybe the rather sharp Opinel in my pocket will do the job?

    (Eeuuuurrgh! ; dies) Exit Stage Left borne by sobbing porcupines, sorry, concubines.

    @jupiz: I have a little man to shave my radishes (possible euph).

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